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LATEST ARTICLES ( 1919 )
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Arlie Latham
Wikipedia Nicknamed “The Freshest Man On Earth,” Walter Arlington Latham was born March 15, 1860 in West Lebanon, New Hampshire. Read more
Posted on 13 June 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
I don’t see pitches down the middle anymore – not even in batting practice. ~Hank Aaron New York Daily Read more
Posted on 12 June 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Jetpack
Here’s a comic strip by Mark Tatulli. I suppose that’s one way to get your hands on a major league baseball. Mark Read more
Posted on 11 June 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
“The Beaning”: Horror Short Documentary
Over the weekend, I watched the latest movie iteration of It, and it prompted my curiosity to do a search of the phrase “baseball horror. Read more
Posted on 10 June 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Henley’s 24-inning Shutout
On June 8, 1909, pitcher Cack Henley of the San Francisco Seals set a Pacific Coast League record for longest complete game shutout when he held the Oakland Oak... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
A good catcher is the quarterback, the carburetor, the lead dog, the pulse taker, the traffic cop and sometimes a lot of unprintable things, but no team gets... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
“The Reason for Rainbows,” by J. Patrick Lewis
I thoroughly enjoy reading this piece. It has a nice rhythm to it and it is dripping with metaphor. Plus the idea of being whisked away to play baseball just... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
“Headfirst Slide Into Cooperstown On A Bad Bet,” by Fall Out Boy
I debated whether or not to post this here, because in spite of its title, the song itself isn’t actually about baseball. Rather, if you pay attention to the... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: The Cardinals’ First Home Night Game
The St. Louis Cardinals played their first home night game on June 4, 1940. The Cardinals lost to Brooklyn, 10-1, in spite of a 5-for-5 performance by Joe... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
Baseball is the national side-show. The baiting of umpires is the real big-tent entertainment. ~George Jean Nathan Read more
Posted on 02 June 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Infographic: How to Dress to Play Baseball
This infographic is obviously intended more for amusement and sales promotion than anything else, but one might find some useful tips listed all the same. Read more
Posted on 01 June 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Charlie Brown is a Terrible Manager
It’s been a minute since I last posted a Peanuts strip. Happy Friday, everyone! Charles Read more
Posted on 31 May 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Chance is a Pitcher’s Target
Over the course of a doubleheader in Cincinnati on May 30, 1904, Cubs first baseman Frank Chance was hit by a pitch five times. Read more
Posted on 30 May 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
In baseball, democracy shines its clearest. The only race that matters is the race to the bag. The creed is the rule book. And color, merely something to... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
World’s Largest Baseball: Muscotah, Kansas
A few weeks ago, a co-worker came by my office and mentioned that she would be going on a day trip to see the world’s biggest baseball. Read more
Posted on 26 May 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Vin Scully’s Ford C. Frick Award Acceptance Speech
Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully received the Ford Frick Award from the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982. This video does a much better job of introducing... Read more
Posted on 25 May 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Lazzeri’s Grand Slam Game
On May 24, 1936, Yankees second baseman Tony Lazzeri became the first player in major league history to hit two grand slams in a single game. Read more
Posted on 24 May 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
The adrenaline is pumping before or during a game – you’re excited, you’re anxious. But the biggest things are just having fun and being confident. There... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Sport Chumpions
This isn’t necessarily baseball-specific, but it’s a fun watch for sports fans in general. This 1941 Looney Tunes cartoon features the hilariously... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Carl Mays Beans Tris Speaker
On May 20, 1918, Indians outfielder Tris Speaker was hit in the head by a pitch thrown by Red Sox hurler Carl Mays. A right-handed submarine pitcher, Mays... Read more
Posted on 20 May 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS