Cool Papa Bell goes to Cooperstown

Cool Papa Bell goes to Cooperstown February 13, 1974 Cool Papa Bell goes to Cooperstown joining Josh Gibson and Buck Leonard as just the third man to play exclusively in Negro Leagues to be inducted. Bell played center fielder and knuckleball pitcher in Negro...

Allie Reynolds – the Super chief

Allie Reynolds – the Super chief   February 10 – Happy Birthday to Allie Reynolds. Allie Reynolds, born in 1917 in Bethany, Oklahoma, faced religious restrictions on playing organized baseball due to his parents’ Nazarene beliefs. Overcoming...

Edd Roush Gets Traded February 9

Edd Roush Gets Traded February 9 Edd Roush was a proud and stubborn man who won two batting titles for the Reds and helped them to the 1919 World Series title. He rarely reported to spring training, often held out for more money and his aggressive playing style made...

Frank Robinson Passes away

Frank Robinson Passes away On February 7 2019 — Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, a member of the 500 Home Run Club, a Triple Crown winner, the first player to win the MVP Award in both leagues, and the first African-American manager in major league history, passes away...

Lew Burdette – He was the original Mark Fidrych

Lew Burdette – He was the original Mark Fidrych When he posed for his 1959 Topps baseball card, Lew Burdette grabbed teammate Warren Spahn’s glove and pretended to be a lefty. Topps missed the joke and printed the card with the error. Burdette would sign his...

Joe McCarthy the winningest manager in history

Joe McCarthy the winningest manager in history February 4, 1957, manager Joe McCarthy and outfielder Sam Crawford are elected to the Hall of Fame. McCarthy, the winningest manager in history, won nine pennants and four consecutive World Championships with the New York...