Who was the greatest third baseman of all-time? Most would say Mike Schmidt. But in 1969 on MLB’s 100th anniversary, the pickings were slim and strange.
In the late 1930s, MLB actually used a non-white baseball in a handful of regular season games.
Who had the most hits in Major League Baseball in the 1930s? This baseball list looks at the top ten for that decade.
Two stars of the Philadelphia Athletics, Al Simmons and Jimmie Foxx, sign autographs for kids at the ballpark, circa 1931.
Walter Johnson gifted six special baseballs to the Hall of Fame when he became one of the first inductees of the new institution.
Hall of Fame shortstop Willie Wells was probably every bit as great at hitting a baseball as Rogers Hornsby was.
Ted Williams was a superstar in the 1940s and 1950s, however, at first his Mexican heritage was a problem, because racism was even more prevalent at that time than it is today.
Of the ten names on the Early Days Era ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame, Lefty O’Doul accomplished the most in the game. Whether or not
In this extremely rare video, Cleveland outfielders Earl Averill and Joe Vosmik discuss the upcoming season.
Less than a year after he was forced to leaved baseball due to illness, Lou Gehrig’s legacy was threatened by an ignorant sportswriter’s accusations.
No one scans the backs of baseball cards anymore. They stare at a player’s Baseball Reference page. If one happens to browse their way to the B-R
This remarkable photo shows Babe Ruth taking batting practice at the Polo Grounds in New York on April 23, 1935. The occasion was opening day against the
The oldest Hall of Famer passed away today, leaving behind a legion of fans despite having played his last baseball game more than six decades ago. Bobby
Long before Bartolo Colon was turning heads with his wide ass, soft belly, and large frame, there were other “big-boned” pitchers in baseball. One of the best
At spring training in Bradenton in 1935, Babe Ruth didn’t see any point in going north with the Braves. But ultimately, he did go and as a
Next month in Nashville, the National Baseball Hall of Fame will announce the results of voting for the Pre-Integration Era ballot. Ten candidates are on the ballot,
A vintage Louisville Slugger advertisement featuring Paul Waner, batting champ.
Many consider the 1950s to be the Golden Era of baseball, but the 1930s shouldn’t be overlooked. The 1930s were a marvelous transitional era where stars of
Rare video of Bob Feller’s pitching delivery.
When a much different America suffered its “9/11” moment, Bob Feller – the best pitcher in baseball – didn’t hesitate to take action. On December 8, 1941, one day after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, Feller voluntarily enlisted in the U.S. Navy. At the age of 23, already a six-year veteran of the major leagues, Feller was at the height of his fame and pitching brilliance. But his decision to enter the military wasn’t difficult.
Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller died on December 15, 2010, after living an amazing life that included inspirational service in the United States Navy in World War II and a storied baseball career. Here are nine things you may not have known about this great American.
Veterans Day is a day to remember and thank those who have sacrificed so much for our country. Some gave their lives. Even those who came back from war have given up much for our country. In the history of baseball, one ballplayer gave up perhaps more than any other with his service to the country. Though he came back alive from World War II, he almost certainly was deprived of baseball immortality.
When we think of the greatest hitting seasons ever, we think first of the players who set the standards in batting average and home runs. Hit over .400, reach the 60-HR plateau, or win the Triple Crown, and baseball fans and historians won’t hesitate to include you on their lists of the best seasons.
On October 2, 1935, J. Edgar Hoover, America’s wildly famous FBI agent, was in the stands at Navin Field for the start of the World Series. At the end, it was another “G-Man” who made healdines, as Goose Goslin’s single drove in the game-winning run in the ninth inning of Game Six, giving the Tigers their first championship.
When Charles “Chick” Hafey first caught Branch Rickey’s eye in the spring of 1923, it was a case of mistaken identity. Hafey was in the Cardinal camp as a right-handed pitcher, but Rickey saw him in the batting cage, and after he sped down the first base line later that day, the St. Louis manager was certain he had the makings of an outfielder.
