Adrian Zabala was one of 13. Back in 1946, Zabala was suspended by Major League Baseball Commissioner A. B. “Happy” Chandler for jumping to the Mexican League. According to the Montreal Gazette from May 10, the ex-major league players were “ineligible” for five years. The story went on to include that the commissioner said players […]
Category: Baseball History
In celebration of the 65th anniversary of Topps baseball cards, my collection is going to be the subject of this year-long series. Shortly after starting my obsession in 1971, the goal was to have at least one Topps card from every year. Although the 1952 set is considered to be the first released by Topps, […]
Dick Allen‘s speed led to one of the memorable moments in his 15-year major league career. On July 31, 1972, Allen became one of a select few to hit two inside-the-park home runs in one game. Allen was in his 10th season overall and first with the Chicago White Sox. He would become the American […]
Monday marks what would have been the 100th birthday of Johnny Hopp. The Nebraska native, who was a member of four teams that won the World Series, died in 2003 at the age of 86. A 14-year major leaguer, Hopp began his career with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1939 and played there until 1945. […]
The Fourth of July and baseball have tradition rich connection. Although doubleheaders are nearly gone from today’s schedules at one time they were routine in the national pastime. Back in 1905, a record for catchers was set in a twinbill featuring the Philadelphia A’s and the Boston Americans (Red Sox). The A’s won both games […]
In celebration of the 65th anniversary of Topps baseball cards, my collection is going to be the subject of this year-long series. Shortly after starting my obsession in 1971, the goal was to have at least one Topps card from every year. Although the 1952 set is considered to be the first released by Topps, […]
In celebration of the 65th anniversary of Topps baseball cards, my collection is going to be the subject of this year-long series. Shortly after starting my obsession in 1971, the goal was to have at least one Topps card from every year. Although the 1952 set is considered to be the first released by Topps, […]
In celebration of the 65th anniversary of Topps baseball cards, my collection is going to be the subject of this year-long series. Shortly after starting my obsession in 1971, the goal was to have at least one Topps card from every year. Although the 1952 set is considered to be the first released by Topps, […]
As baseball players prepare for a game, some know exactly what they will be doing when they get to the ballpark. It’s a routine for stars, but there are those players who are not regulars in a starting lineup that often can be put in an unexpected position. Playing in 2,632 straight games, Cal Ripken […]
Before National Baseball Hall of Fame legend Mike Schmidt established the Philadelphia Phillies club record for lifetime home runs in 1980, Del Ennis held the mark. Ennis, who passed way 20 years ago, set the Phillies standard 259 homers in 1956 in his 11th season in the majors. A three-time all-star, Ennis started for the […]