Archive for the 'History' Category

On Nov. 19, 1892 Everett Scott was born. Scott is the answer to a trivia question that puts him in common with players like Steve Garvey and Matt Kemp.

As the Topps Company continues its contest to determine the 60 best cards of all-time, a collector in Cooperstown offers another of his favorite selections.

When is the line crossed between prudence and foolishness?

The games are gone for now, but baseball cards will remain with us throughout the winter.

If the Red Sox don’t draft Reggie Harris, do they trade for Derek Lowe and Jason Varitek?

Jon takes us on a tour of baseball players and sitcoms of the 1960s.

A sequel to a recent article looks at which pitchers gave up the most fun homers.

November 5 is the birth date of players who earned seven All-Star appearances, hit more than 800 home runs, and won more than 400 games. But it is also the birthday of a number of players with a memorable name.

Has any great player’s career ever had a classic Hollywood ending? Let’s find out.

On October 27, 1922 Ralph Kiner was born. As with many Hall of Famers from before his time, Richard knows only the basics of Kiner’s career. This week he looks back to learn more.