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Pinstripe Bowl charity golf outing May 20

Jack O'Connell wrote 1 week ago: The New York Yankees Foundation will be the host of the third annual New York Yankees/New Era Pinstr … more →

Tags: Randy Levine, David Cone, New Era Pinstripe Bowl, Brian Cashman, Ron Guidry, lee mazzilli, pat kelly, John Flaherty, New York Yankees Foundation

The shot heard 'round the world

The Baseball Attic wrote 3 weeks ago: It was the bottom of the ninth inning at the Polo Grounds in New York on 3 October 1951.  The Giants … more →

Tags: 20th Century, Baseball, Bobby Thomson, Brooklyn Dodgers, History, Major League Baseball, New York Giants, Polo Grounds, Shot heard 'round the world

42: Covers All the Bases---Movies

Joan Fuchsman wrote 4 weeks ago: You don’t have to be a baseball fan or even baseball knowledgeable to appreciate the terrific … more →

Tags: Arts, Movie Reviews, 42, Branch Rickey, Brooklyn Dodgers, harrison ford, Jackie Robinson, Movies, pee wee reese

4/24/13-Something Current-LAD-3,NYM-7 by Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers 2013

mlblogsdodgersphotog1 wrote 1 month ago: … more →

Tags: don mattingly, Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier, ted lilly, Maury Wills, Trey Hillman, Jerry Hairston, Mark Ellis, Sue Falsone

What is my legacy?

zenpoppy wrote 1 month ago: I went to see the Jackie Robinson biopic 42 last night. The movie itself tended to get schmaltzy at … more →

Tags: feelings, Life Lessons, Random Thoughts, 42, Being a Good Person, Eddie Stanky, feelings, Growing Up, Jackie Robinson

5Takeaways from 42

samfanburg wrote 1 month ago: I was a little wary before going to see 42. Jackie Robinson is such a huge figure in American sports … more →

Tags: Movies, Sports, 42, Muhammad Ali, america, Civil Rights, Chris Christie, Jackie Robinson, African-American

Meet THE Kid In THE Jackie Robinson Photo (Updated: Make That 'Six Photos')160 comments

mlblogskeitholbermann1 wrote 1 month ago: “Imagine,” Eddie Dweck muses as he looks at The Photograph, “a kid going to a ball … more →

Tags: April 11 1947, April 15 1947, baseball nerd, biography.com, Bobby Saltzberg, Bobby Thomson, Brooklyn Dodgers, Brooklyn Eagle, carl erskine

Phillies Play Shameful Role In Jackie Robinson Film '42'

TimothyJMcL wrote 1 month ago: By Paul Kurtz PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A new movie about Jackie Robinson opens in theaters across … more →

Tags: Local, News, Philadelphia, Syndicated Local, Syndicated Sports, 42, Ben Champan, Jackie Robinson, Phillies

Ralph Branca

jamesjkelley44 wrote 1 month ago: Info & Stats: Former MLB Pitcher And Former Teammate Of Jackie Robinson All Topics: 42 coming ou … more →

Tags: Guests, in the jungle, Retrospectives, Jackie Robinson

Was that Ralph Branca in Billy Crystal film, Parental Guidance?5 comments

mreuther wrote 4 months ago: Ralph Branca So I’m watching the movie, Parental Guidance over the holidays when I spot Ralph … more →

Tags: Baseball, Billy Crystal, Books, Brooklyn Dodgers, film, Movies, New York Giants

The Art of Fiction

Paul Thistle wrote 5 months ago: Ralph Branca The Art of Fiction: Thoughts on Ralph Branca, Underworld, and the Number 13 I was think … more →

Tags: Stars Fell on Indiana: Culture Articles, Baseball, New York Giants, Brooklyn Dodgers, Bobby Thompson, Shot heard 'round the world, underworld, Don DeLillo, Polo Grounds

A Moment In Time, and The Excitement of The Unknown

sparkdog44 wrote 6 months ago: “The Giants win the pennant !! The Giants Win the pennant !! The Giants win the pennant !! … more →

Tags: collecting, reflections on baseball, ATT Park, Baseball a Fans perspective, baseball fans, Brooklyn Dodgers, Hank Greenwald, MLB, New York baseball Giants

1946 NL Pennant? It's in the Cards

Tom Conmy wrote 6 months ago: Sunday, August 25, 1946, Sportsman’s Park, St. Louis, first game of a doubleheader between the … more →

Tags: cardinals, Sportsman's Park, Brooklyn Dodgers, 1940s, Roy Campanella, stan musial, gil hodges, Bruce Edwards, Cookie Lavagetto

“The Shot Heard ‘Round The World”1 comment

30-Year Old Cardboard wrote 7 months ago: “The Shot Heard ‘Round The World” On this day in 1951, a baseball moment transpire … more →

Tags: Birthdays & Anniversaries, Baseball Cards, Baseball, All-Star, Home Run, Baseball History, Giants, baseball legend, New York Giants

He Was A Cub1 comment

WrigleyRegular wrote 10 months ago: Volume 4 – Donnie Moore Less than 18,000 men have played Major League Baseball, that’s it.  Think ab … more →

Tags: Dailies, He was a Cub!, 1986 ALCS, Atlanta Braves, Babe Ruth, Baseball, Brant Brown, California Angels, Cubs

American heroes: 'Dollar Bill' and Stan the Man 2 comments

gonzomeetsthepress wrote 11 months ago: A hero is someone you look up to, someone you can depend on in any situation, someone who would give … more →

Tags: media, Sports, Joe DiMaggio, Branch Rickey, Jimmy Breslin, Jackie Robinson, Joe McGinniss, Heroes, Sydney Writers Festival

S&M -- Sports Memorabilia Sadistic Mementos

anastasios67 wrote 1 year ago: Sports memorabilia has always had a special place in the hearts of sports fanatics. These game-time … more →

Tags: Sports, Lists, Bill Buckner, Bobby Thomson, Jason Giambi, Russ Hodges, Scott Norwood, Sports Memorabilia, Steve Bartman

S&M -- Sports Memorabilia Sadistic Mementos

mreal197 wrote 1 year ago: Woman -- iStockphoto/ Baseball -- Stockbyte /Thinkstock Sports memorabilia has always had a special … more →

Tags: Lists, Sports, Patrick Emmel, Bill Buckner, Bobby Thomson, Jason Giambi, Russ Hodges, Scott Norwood, Sports Memorabilia

S&M -- Sports Memorabilia Sadistic Mementos

mreal197 wrote 1 year ago: Woman -- iStockphoto/ Baseball -- Stockbyte /Thinkstock Sports memorabilia has always had a special … more →

Tags: Lists, Sports, Patrick Emmel, Bill Buckner, Bobby Thomson, Jason Giambi, Russ Hodges, Scott Norwood, Sports Memorabilia


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