Steubenhoosier Posted September 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 As a fan who has rooted against the Yankees my entire life, this is pretty great. Actual newspaper clipping from 1960. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 (edited) There was a lot of chatter earlier this year when the Pirates dude chased Javy Baez back towards home plate while a run scored. people were acting like it was the biggest gaffe in the history of baseball. Nope. This guy will likely forever hold that distinction based on the sheer consequences of his bonehead play. Let me introduce you to Fred Merkle. Edited September 23, 2021 by 5fouls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 1918. A good year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 25 minutes ago, 5fouls said: There was a lot of chatter earlier this year when the Pirates dude chased Javy Baez back towards home plate while a run scored. people were acting like it was the biggest gaffe in the history of baseball. Nope. This guy will likely forever hold that distinction based on the sheer consequences of his bonehead play. Let me introduce you to Fred Merkle. Worse yet, using the lingo of the day, the way the newspapers portrayed it...😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Worse yet, using the lingo of the day, the way the newspapers portrayed it...😁 Full fledged boner, but never made it to 2nd base. The story of BluegrassIU's dating experience in high school. Edited September 23, 2021 by 5fouls 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy River Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 How about the satin uniforms of the 40's 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 58 minutes ago, Muddy River said: How about the satin uniforms of the 40's The Dodgers also had some plaid uniforms... And Dodger blue was replaced by green for one year (1937) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted September 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 Mr. Stargell. Not many badasses in baseball, but he was one of them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy River Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 (edited) I have always had a passion for vintage baseball and those who played back then. I used to write to some of the old players and collect autographs. One such player was Tot Pressnell. I was going to be driving through Findlay Oh, and told him I would love to buy him lunch and listen to his stories. He told me to stop by anytime, so I did. We sat in his living room for a couple of hours. He told me stories about Babe Ruth, (they had adjoining lockers in Brooklyn, and suffice it to say, Tot was not a fan. Tot told me he pitched in the first night game at Ebbets Field, and if memory served he also pitched in the first MLB game ever televised against the Reds. After awhile he asked if I wanted to go to the basement and see his stuff. I said "of course" and he took me downstairs and showed me all of his old photos with players I had only read about in books. He continued telling stories, with each picture and momento. He had Christmas cards from Pee Wee Reese he had saved from many years. It was an amazing afternoon listening to him tell his stories. I think he really enjoyed the stroll down memory lane as well. I only wish I had recorded, or at least written down all of the things we discussed. He was a kind and humble man. Edited September 25, 2021 by Muddy River 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, Muddy River said: I have always had a passion for vintage baseball and those who played back then. I used to write to some of the old players and collect autographs. One such player was Tot Pressnell. I was going to be driving through Findlay Oh, and told him I would love to buy him lunch and listen to his stories. He told me to stop by anytime, so I did. We sat in his living room for a couple of hours. He told me stories about Babe Ruth, (they had adjoining lockers in Brooklyn, and suffice it to say, Tot was not a fan. Tot told me he pitched in the first night game at Ebbets Field, and if memory served he also pitched in the first MLB game ever televised against the Reds. After awhile he asked if I wanted to go to the basement and see his stuff. I said "of course" and he took me downstairs and showed me all of his old photos with players I had only read about in books. He continued telling stories, with each picture and momento. He had Christmas cards from Pee Wee Reese he had saved from many years. It was an amazing afternoon listening to him tell his stories. I think he really enjoyed the stroll down memory lane as well. I only wish I had recorded, or at least written down all of the things we discussed. He was a kind and humble man. Great story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 Connie Mack & John McGraw at first All-Star Game in 1933. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 The only Game 7 ending Home Run... The Yanks outscored the Buccos 55 to 27 in that series... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 No caption necessary. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 12 minutes ago, 5fouls said: No caption necessary. Ah....."The Kissing Bandit" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 (edited) The Dean brothers. Dizzy and Daffy Edited September 26, 2021 by 5fouls 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted September 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 On September 25, 1965, the Kansas City Athletics start ageless wonder Satchel Paige in a game against the Boston Red Sox. The 59-year-old Paige, a Negro League legend, proved his greatness once again by giving up only one hit in his three innings of play. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlinedavid Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 2 hours ago, Steubenhoosier said: On September 25, 1965, the Kansas City Athletics start ageless wonder Satchel Paige in a game against the Boston Red Sox. The 59-year-old Paige, a Negro League legend, proved his greatness once again by giving up only one hit in his three innings of play. Just to put age into perspective, that would be the equivalent of Roger Clemens taking the mound today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 7 hours ago, Zlinedavid said: Just to put age into perspective, that would be the equivalent of Roger Clemens taking the mound today. And without the juice he'd probably look like Satch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlinedavid Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 2 hours ago, IUFLA said: And without the juice he'd probably look like Satch... He wishes he’d look that good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted September 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 #OTD in 1955, Detroit outfielder Al Kaline becomes the youngest batting champ in MLB history when he hit .340 for the season, as he takes the American League crown at age 20. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 Pete Gray played in 77 games for the St. Louis Browns in 1945. Batted .218. Played outfield. What makes him special? He had 1 arm. https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/graype01.shtml 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted September 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 12 minutes ago, Steubenhoosier said: 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 The Straw that Stirred the Drink... You might not have liked him, but he showed up in big games... Mr October indeed... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 1 hour ago, IUFLA said: The Straw that Stirred the Drink... You might not have liked him, but he showed up in big games... Mr October indeed... One of my favs even in pinstripes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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