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May 09

1946 Chicago Cubs TeamThe ‘46 Cubs still managed to get to a respectable 82-71 record despite hitting only 56 home runs (although probably helped by the pitching staff’s 3.24 ERA).

1946 Chicago Cubs Team
The ‘46 Cubs still managed to get to a respectable 82-71 record despite hitting only 56 home runs (although probably helped by the pitching staff’s 3.24 ERA).

(Source: baseball-fever.com)

May 08

Action Aplenty As Tigers Take Second 8-3 Babe Ruth At The World Series - Detroit - October 3, 1935

Action Aplenty As Tigers Take Second 8-3
Babe Ruth At The World Series - Detroit - October 3, 1935

(Source: baseball-fever.com)

May 07

1955 Omaha Cardinals TeamThere’s a few well-known names on this squad, including Mgr. Johnny Keane who had quite an odd major league managing career (winning the World Series in ‘64 with the Cardinals…then becoming the NY Yankees manager in ‘65-66…then dropping dead in ‘67).

1955 Omaha Cardinals Team
There’s a few well-known names on this squad, including Mgr. Johnny Keane who had quite an odd major league managing career (winning the World Series in ‘64 with the Cardinals…then becoming the NY Yankees manager in ‘65-66…then dropping dead in ‘67).

May 06

1953 Toledo Sox TeamPlenty of familiar names on this Milwaukee Braves AAA farm club including Gene Conley who went on to win a championship with the 1957 Milwaukee Braves as well as 3 championships in basketball with the Boston Celtics (1959-61).

1953 Toledo Sox Team
Plenty of familiar names on this Milwaukee Braves AAA farm club including Gene Conley who went on to win a championship with the 1957 Milwaukee Braves as well as 3 championships in basketball with the Boston Celtics (1959-61).

May 05

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May 03

1938 Brooklyn Dodgers Team CompositeFeaturing George (Babe) Ruth - Coach. Seems odd to list his name that way, although ‘Kiki’ Cuyler is listed by his formal name Hazen and ‘Cookie’ Lavagetto as Harry.

1938 Brooklyn Dodgers Team Composite
Featuring George (Babe) Ruth - Coach. Seems odd to list his name that way, although ‘Kiki’ Cuyler is listed by his formal name Hazen and ‘Cookie’ Lavagetto as Harry.

May 02

1891 Cleveland Spiders Team CompositeIncluding a very young Cy Young.

1891 Cleveland Spiders Team Composite
Including a very young Cy Young.

May 01

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Apr 30

1952 Kansas City Blues TeamLots of familiar names on this N.Y. Yankees farm club, including Bill “Moose” Skowron, Vic Power, Bob Cerv, Andy Carey, Mgr. George Selkirk and 36 yr. old former Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Mickey Owen.

1952 Kansas City Blues Team
Lots of familiar names on this N.Y. Yankees farm club, including Bill “Moose” Skowron, Vic Power, Bob Cerv, Andy Carey, Mgr. George Selkirk and 36 yr. old former Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Mickey Owen.

(Source: baseball-fever.com)

Apr 29

Boxing Babe Ruth Strikes A Pose With Some Friends Artie McGovern’s Gym - New York City c.1930’s (L-R) John Gilchrist, Artie McGovern & Babe Ruth

Boxing Babe Ruth Strikes A Pose With Some Friends
Artie McGovern’s Gym - New York City c.1930’s
(L-R) John Gilchrist, Artie McGovern & Babe Ruth

(Source: baseball-fever.com)

Apr 28

1949 Oakland Oaks TeamThis great Pacific Coast League squad was full of familiar names like Billy Martin, Jackie Jensen, Chuck Dressen, Cookie Lavagetto, Artie Wilson and George ‘High Pockets’ Kelly.

1949 Oakland Oaks Team
This great Pacific Coast League squad was full of familiar names like Billy Martin, Jackie Jensen, Chuck Dressen, Cookie Lavagetto, Artie Wilson and George ‘High Pockets’ Kelly.

(Source: baseball-fever.com)

Apr 27

1927 Babe Ruth Home Run Specials Gloves AdBig League Mitts & Gloves ~ Designed by Babe Ruth for the stars of tomorrow. Made by Reach

1927 Babe Ruth Home Run Specials Gloves Ad
Big League Mitts & Gloves ~ Designed by Babe Ruth for the stars of tomorrow. Made by Reach

Apr 26

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Apr 25

1891 New York Giants Team Composite

1891 New York Giants Team Composite

Apr 24

Babe Ruth & Will Rogers Visit The Kids Pt.3 Children’s Hospital - Boston, MA - April 24, 1929Finally, here’s Will Rogers, Claire Ruth and The Babe trying to cheer up an unidentified child during their visit to the Boston Children’s Hospital.

Babe Ruth & Will Rogers Visit The Kids Pt.3
Children’s Hospital - Boston, MA - April 24, 1929
Finally, here’s Will Rogers, Claire Ruth and The Babe trying to cheer up an unidentified child during their visit to the Boston Children’s Hospital.