Nine Things You Didn’t Know About Jackie Robinson
Nine Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Jackie Robinson
Nine Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Jackie Robinson
When Robinson took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947, he blazed a trail for African American ballplayers. That legacy lives on today. In the last ten seasons, 15 of the 20 league Most Valuable Player Awards have been awarded to African American or Latino ballplayers.
The game of baseball has produced a wide array of legendary players. If you love baseball, you should get acquainted with the best baseball players of all time.
On the 17th anniversary of Jackie Robinson Day, the dearth of black players in baseball is a concern for some observers of the sport. In a program
For more than 120 years, the winners of the American and National leagues have met to determine the champions of Major League Baseball. With the exception of
Willie Mays was the first black player depicted on the cover of Baseball Digest.
Remembering Willie Mays, who was considered by many to be the best all-around ballplayer in baseball history.
Explore the evolution of baseball, from its early beginnings to modern advancements. Discover how rules, strategies, and technology have transformed America’s favorite pastime over the decades.
In this article, we will explore the profile of Denny McLain. While there may be some surprising revelations, his achievements speak volumes.
Baseball is one of America’s favorite past times. So it’s not a surprise that you’ll come across plenty of baseball movies, mostly on TV and cable, and occasionally on the big screen. These weave tales of triumph, loss, tragedy, timeless bonds, and special moments in history.
Baseball has long held people spellbound, earning it the name “America’s pastime.” Writers have used literature as an avenue for examining various aspects of human experience, thus giving us rich tapestries of narrative that examine identity and belonging.
On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron broke the most famous record in sports. When he did, history was made, and it’s still being felt 50 years later.
Adrian Beltré was an entertainer who happened to play baseball. He had a playful sense of humor, and in the three primary cities in which he played, Beltré became a fan favorite. One of the singular unique players of his generation, Beltré never forgot that he was playing a game.
Observers insist Dick Redding could throw a baseball at least as fast as Walter Johnson. Yet, the color of his skin kept him from proving it in the white major leagues.
Driven by a profound love of history and sports, my curious mind has always been captivated by the rise of America’s favorite pastime, baseball.
Remembering Frank Howard, the feared power hitter of the 1960s with the Senators and Dodgers.
A look at the myths, legends, and origin stories of baseball.
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If you could travel back in time to watch the Baltimore Orioles of the 1890s, you would recognize that they were playing baseball, but you would be shocked at the style of play. The bunting of Willie Keeler would amaze you.
One man’s choice for greatest moments in baseball history.
We pick the best baseball player born every year since 1861.
Hall of Fame shortstop Willie Wells was probably every bit as great at hitting a baseball as Rogers Hornsby was.
The Cleveland Indians changed their team name – what’s holding back the Atlanta Braves?
We pick an all-time roster made up of fictional baseball players from Hollywood movies. Roy Hobbs, Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez, Crash Davis, and more.
In his 1990 autobiography, “Behind the Mask: My Double Life in Baseball,” Dave Pallone, a gay major league umpire who was quietly fired in 1988 after rumors
We evaluate the 10-person ballot for the Early Days Baseball Hall of Fame election.
The Baseball Writers Association of America has removed J.G. Taylor Spink’s name from their award. Was it cancel culture or was it the right thing to do?
Henry Aaron gave most of the memorabilia from his playing career to the Baseball Hall of Fame, but he held on to a few items. The things he saved are telling.