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66 Years Ago Today… Chip Shot - May 22, 1947

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:49:00 -0400

66 Years Ago Today…
Chip Shot - May 22, 1947

b.w.DotsGirl-animated So now Flickr has removed all...

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:20:59 -0400

b.w.DotsGirl-animated
So now Flickr has removed all restrictions….wonderful!!!

1937 San Antonio Missions TeamNot a lot to say about this St....

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:52:00 -0400

1937 San Antonio Missions Team
Not a lot to say about this St. Louis Browns affiliated, Texas League squad…except that’s quite a bandage on Johnny Sams chin (back row, 4th from left).

80 Years Ago Today! Yankee Stadium - May 20, 1933 “Orphans...

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:54:00 -0400

80 Years Ago Today! Yankee Stadium - May 20, 1933
“Orphans Honored, See Ruth Play And Everything”
“It was a day of days for the six orphan kiddies from Passaic, N.J. who flagged an Erie train awhile ago and probably saved hundreds of commuters from death or injury in a track washout. They were invited to the Yankee Stadium, May 20, to see the great Babe Ruth himself play…”

1932 Columbus Red Birds TeamThis team was filled with excellent...

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:08:00 -0400

1932 Columbus Red Birds Team
This team was filled with excellent future MLB players like George Selkirk and Paul “Daffy” Dean, a future HOF Mgr. Billy Southworth and a future HOF executive and all-around crazy character, Larry MacPhail (front row, in suit). Leo Durocher once said of Larry, “There is a thin line between genius and insanity, and in Larry’s case, it was so thin you could see him drifting back and forth”

In New Roles - Gabby Hartnett & Babe Ruth Wrigley Field,...

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:54:00 -0400

In New Roles - Gabby Hartnett & Babe Ruth
Wrigley Field, Chicago - July 21, 1938

1888 Philadelphia Athletics TeamFrom the old days of the...

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:09:00 -0400

1888 Philadelphia Athletics Team
From the old days of the American Association, this team played from 1882-1890 and shouldn’t be confused with the American League Athletics team that Connie Mack helped to form in 1901. Also note a very young future HOF’er, 24 year old Wilbert ‘Uncle Robbie’ Robinson (to the left of “Athletic 1888”).

The Babe Comes Back To New York Bill Terry & Babe Ruth Shake...

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:58:00 -0400

The Babe Comes Back To New York
Bill Terry & Babe Ruth Shake Hands
Polo Grounds, N.Y. - April 23, 1935

1888 Des Moines Prohibitionists TeamFrom the very early days of...

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:59:00 -0400

1888 Des Moines Prohibitionists Team
From the very early days of the old Western Association.

Babe Ruth Golfing At St. Albans, Long...

Tue, 14 May 2013 06:59:42 -0400

Babe Ruth Golfing At St. Albans, Long Island
“Unworried!” - AP Original Photo vs. Herald Examiner Clipping - January 18, 1932
I thought it would be fun to show how an original press photo was edited back in the day for use in the papers. Who is that mysterious suited fellow in the background? He’s probably the reporter and that case next to him most likely held the camera that’s taking the photo we see here today.

1955 Toronto Maple Leafs TeamNot only was there a Maple Leafs...

Sun, 12 May 2013 13:03:00 -0400

1955 Toronto Maple Leafs Team
Not only was there a Maple Leafs NHL hockey team that we all know of, but there was a Toronto Maple Leafs baseball team as well. They played in the AAA International League until 1967. Gotta love the handlebar moustache on that mascot logo!

1928 Fro-Joy Babe Ruth Promo Poster Boys! Girls! This Is Fro-Joy...

Sat, 11 May 2013 13:22:00 -0400

1928 Fro-Joy Babe Ruth Promo Poster
Boys! Girls! This Is Fro-Joy Cone Week
A Picture of Babe Ruth Free with Every Cone

Coach Babe Ruth Visits Chicago Wrigley Field, 1938 (rare fan...

Fri, 10 May 2013 23:19:00 -0400

Coach Babe Ruth Visits Chicago
Wrigley Field, 1938 (rare fan photo)
Here’s a cool/rare pic that was taken by a fan behind the dugout during Babe’s tenure as the Brooklyn Dodgers 1B coach. As an experiment (if you look closely), I added some animated bits to make it look even more vintage

1946 Chicago Cubs TeamThe ‘46 Cubs still managed to get to...

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:23:00 -0400

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).

Action Aplenty As Tigers Take Second 8-3 Babe Ruth At The World...

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:54:00 -0400

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

1955 Omaha Cardinals TeamThere’s a few well-known names on...

Tue, 07 May 2013 17:44:54 -0400

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).

1953 Toledo Sox TeamPlenty of familiar names on this Milwaukee...

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:20:00 -0400

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).

The Bambino Keeps In Trim During Winter Months Firecrest Golf...

Sun, 05 May 2013 11:04:00 -0400

The Bambino Keeps In Trim During Winter Months
Firecrest Golf Club - Tacoma, Washington - December 20, 1926

1938 Brooklyn Dodgers Team CompositeFeaturing George (Babe) Ruth...

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:57:00 -0400

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.

1891 Cleveland Spiders Team CompositeIncluding a very young Cy...

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:23:24 -0400

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