(via Twitter) Al Jackson Mets team firsts: – First shutout (4/29/62) – First 1-hitter (& 2nd SHO) (6/22/62) – First win & SHO at Shea Stadium (4/19/64)… Read more “In Memoriam: Al Jackson”
Tag: 1960’s
Bronx cheers for Robin Roberts
(via Twitter) 3/21/62, and the Yankees’ Robin Roberts deals to the Phillies’ Johnny Callison in a spring training tilt at Clearwater, FL. Wait, what? Yes, Phils sold… Read more “Bronx cheers for Robin Roberts”
A Moment in Time – 3/8/68: Tom Seaver and Gil Hodges, Al Lang Field
(Via Twitter) Tom Seaver with Gil Hodges in Gil’s first camp as Mets manager, Al Lang Field, St Petersburg, March 8, 1968, by Bob Moreland of the… Read more “A Moment in Time – 3/8/68: Tom Seaver and Gil Hodges, Al Lang Field”
Tom Seaver bids farewell
(Via Twitter) Nothing but terrific thoughts for Tom Seaver, as he retires from public life to battle dementia. As a lifelong Mets fan, Tom is one of… Read more “Tom Seaver bids farewell”
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”
In Memoriam: Mel Stottlemyre
Wednesday, August 12, 1964, and Mel Stottlemyre and Mickey Mantle help celebrate Mel’s debut in the major leagues, a complete-game 7-hit shutout of the White Sox at… Read more “In Memoriam: Mel Stottlemyre”
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”
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: Roger Maris
Roger Maris, Yankee Stadium, 1960, by Neil Leifer. Stoic, determined, classic. MVP season, but on the cusp of even greater glory, yet at what cost? You’d be… Read more “Pastime Portraiture: Roger Maris”
A Moment in Time – 9/19/61
Tuesday, September 19, 1961, at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore and the Yankees are in town for a late season twi-night doubleheader. While the Orioles were at 88… Read more “A Moment in Time – 9/19/61”
Behind the Bag 