It was a game of firsts. During the 1920 World Series one of the unusual contests took place in game five as the Cleveland Indians defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 8-1 on Oct. 10. There were three things that happened for the first time in the history of the Fall Classic. Elmer Smith, Jim Bagby and […]
Category: Shoestring Catches
It was 100 years ago when Babe Ruth was beginning to become a legend. Ruth was just 21 years old and coming into his own as a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox in his third season. In 1915, the Red Sox had won the World Series with Ruth recording an 18-8 record that season. […]
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, […]
St. Louis Browns pitcher Urban Shocker surrendered fourteen hits gave up four runs, issued five walks with just one strike out. Sometimes statements next context. One could think that this isn’t really the greatest pitching line for a day’s work, but it turned out to be pretty decent on Sept. 6, 1924. It really was […]
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 […]
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 […]