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Josh Gibson is referred to as the "Black Babe Ruth". During his career, he was as much a force in the Negro Baseball League as the Bambino was in the major leagues. From the late 1930s thru the early 1940s Gibson's bat powered the Grays to nine consecutive Negro National League championships.
In 1945, Jackie Robinson signed a contract to play for the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro League for a salary of $400 per month. In his one and only season in the Negro Leagues, he batted .387 and appeared in the league’s All-Star Game. Later in that same year, Brooklyn Dodgers’ President and General Manager Branch Rickey, who had been scouting the Negro Leagues for talent, signed Robinson to... Continue reading
Rod Carew played for the Minnesota Twins and California Angels during his Hall of Fame 19 season career. He was the American League Rookie of the Year in 1967, which was also his first of 18 consecutive seasons in which he was selected for the All-Star Game. Carew’s best season was 1977, when he hit .388 for the Twins and won the American League’s Most Valuable Player Award. Rod Carew is a 7-time... Continue reading
In addition to his famous backflips, “The Wizard of Oz” is also remembered as one of baseball’s greatest fielding shortstops. Ozzie Smith was a 13-time Gold Glove winner and a 15-time All-Star during a 19 season playing career, during which he primarily played for the St. Louis Cardinals. After his playing days were over, Smith became the host of the show “This Week In Baseball” taking over for... Continue reading
1962 NEW YORK METS - In 1962, National League baseball returned to New York with the expansion Mets, whose orange and blue colors were chosen to represent the departed New York franchises of the Giants and Dodgers, respectively. However, uniform color was the only way in which these Mets mimicked the successful franchises of New York’s past. The expansion Mets finished last in the 10-team... Continue reading
Honus Wagner, known as “The Flying Dutchman” was perhaps the greatest shortstop in Major League history. He played almost his entire 21-season career, spanning from 1897 to 1917, with the Pirates. Wagner hit at least .300 in 16 seasons, including 14 in a row in which he hit at least .320. He was an 8-time batting champion, and his 3,420 career hits ranks # 8 on the all-time list. Wagner also... Continue reading
Christy Mathewson, Giants (1905) – Not as well remembered or publicized due to how far back this Fall Classic dates, but Mathewson’s overall Series performance was remarkable. Mathewson pitched 3 games in 6 days, all of which were complete game shutouts. In addition to allowing no runs, he only walked 1 batter in his 27 innings pitched.
BROOKLYN DODGERS WIN THEIR FIRST SERIES IN 1955
After years of losing to their cross town rivals, The Yankees, the Brooklyn Dodgers finally beat the Yanks in 7 games to capture the World Series in 1955. Winners of 98 games in the regular season, the Dodgers were led by 20 game winner Don Newcombe, Player of the year Duke Snyder, NL-MVP Roy Campanella, Jackie Robinson, Pee Wee Reese, Gil Hodges,... Continue reading
Vin Scully and Hawk Harrelson announce the news of Don Drysdale's passing on July 3, 1993.
In 1945, Jackie Robinson signed a contract to play for the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro League for a salary of $400 per month. In his one and only season in the Negro Leagues, he batted .387 and appeared in the league’s All-Star Game. Later in that same year, Brooklyn Dodgers’ President and General Manager Branch Rickey, who had been scouting the Negro Leagues for talent, signed Robinson to... Continue reading
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