(via Twitter) “Don’t Knock the Rock” – Rocky Colavito in March 1957, spring training, Hi Corbett Field, Tucson AZ. Off 1st “full” season, Rocky had a good… Read more “Pastime Portraiture: Rocky Colavito”
Tag: 1950’s
In Memoriam: Don Newcombe
Quick post on Don Newcombe, one of the last remaining Brooklyn Dodgers and Negro League players, sadly passing today at 92. Newcombe “Firsts”: NL Rookie of the… Read more “In Memoriam: Don Newcombe”
In Memoriam: Frank Robinson
A quick post to denote the sad passing of Hall-of-Famer Frank Robinson, today at the age of 83. The accolades are many: Rookie-of-the-Year in 1956 (photo above… Read more “In Memoriam: Frank Robinson”
2019 Ford C. Frick Award – Al Helfer
Quick post on Al Helfer, the recipient of the 2019 Ford C. Frick Award, who nows enters the hallowed halls of the Baseball Hall of Fame! A… Read more “2019 Ford C. Frick Award – Al Helfer”
Art of the Game: Monte Irvin, by Ric Roberts of the Pittsburgh Courier
A large part of the enjoyment of the classic baseball era is in reading and researching newspapers of the day – columns detailing the action, a press… Read more “Art of the Game: Monte Irvin, by Ric Roberts of the Pittsburgh Courier”
In Memoriam: Willie McCovey
Willie McCovey, the soft-spoken first baseman with the thunderous bat that clouted 521 HRs over a storied 22-year Hall-Of-Fame career, primarily with the San Francisco Giants, passed… Read more “In Memoriam: Willie McCovey”
Pastime Portraiture: Roberto Clemente
In honor of today’s Google Doodle about the incomparable Roberto Clemente, I’m posting one of my favorite photos of him, at the Polo Grounds as a rookie… Read more “Pastime Portraiture: Roberto Clemente”
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 – 5/14/47
Wednesday, May 14, 1947, Crosley Field, Cincinnati, Dodgers visiting the Reds, bottom of the 2nd inning with the locals up 1-0 and Reds’ All-Star SS Eddie Miller… Read more “A Moment In Time – 5/14/47”
Pastime Portraiture: Hank Aaron
Monday, July 30, 1956, Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, and the young star of the first-place Milwaukee Braves, Henry Aaron, poses for an Associated Press photographer (individual not… Read more “Pastime Portraiture: Hank Aaron”
Behind the Bag 