Quite a historic finish to last night’s Game 3 of the 2018 World Series, as the Dodgers’ Max Muncy walked it off in the 18th inning off… Read more “The first World Series walk-off home run”
Tag: 1940’s
A Moment in Time – 5/18/51: Inside-the-park Jack
Friday, May 18, 1951, Wrigley Field, bottom of the 4th inning, and the Cubs’ rookie shortstop Jack Cusick barrels into home as Phillies’ catcher Andy Seminick awaits… Read more “A Moment in Time – 5/18/51: Inside-the-park Jack”
A Moment in Time – 6/25/44
Sunday, June 25, 1944, Comiskey Park in Chicago, Game 2 of a doubleheader between the White Sox and Indians, bottom of the 5th inning and Thurman Tucker… Read more “A Moment in Time – 6/25/44”
Pastime Portraiture: Ted Williams (#2)
On the occasion of Ted Williams’ birthday 100 years ago today, I’m posting another favorite photo of mine of the Splendid Splinter, from 1942, taken by photographer… Read more “Pastime Portraiture: Ted Williams (#2)”
The First Jackie Robinson Day – in 1947
There’s really not much I can add regarding the significance of April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson’s debut, that hasn’t been discussed at length before. But, as I… Read more “The First Jackie Robinson Day – in 1947”
A Moment in Time – 5/7/41
Wednesday, May 7, 1941, Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, the first place Cardinals in town, bottom of the 9th inning, game tied 3-3, and veteran umpire Lou Jorda has… Read more “A Moment in Time – 5/7/41”
In Memoriam: Bobby Doerr
A small tribute to Bobby Doerr, the “silent captain” and 9-time All Star second baseman who played his entire Hall of Fame career for the Boston Red… Read more “In Memoriam: Bobby Doerr”
Sketches of Major League Parks by Gene Mack – From the 1946-1947 Sporting News
Hey all, similar to my recent post Visiting Major League Parks – Complete Set from the 1933-1934 Sporting News and the earlier Burns-Eye Views of Big League Parks from the 1937… Read more “Sketches of Major League Parks by Gene Mack – From the 1946-1947 Sporting News”
1946 NL Pennant? It’s in the Cards
Sunday, August 25, 1946, Sportsman’s Park, St. Louis, first game of a doubleheader between the St Louis Cardinals and the Brooklyn Dodgers. Enos Slaughter and the batboy… Read more “1946 NL Pennant? It’s in the Cards”
Veeck – as in wrecked?
I’ve already had an earlier post about the crazy genius Bill Veeck in this blog’s youth, and I expect to have a few more. This was probably… Read more “Veeck – as in wrecked?”
Behind the Bag 