Archive for the 'History' Category

Chris looks at the history of firing managers in midseason.

On Dec. 14, 1963, the final game at the Polo Grounds—a 19-10 defeat of the New York Titans by the Buffalo Bills—took place. Richard looks back at the park, and visits the location where it once stood.

It’s time to get our kicks with the might-have-been Yankees of ’56.

If MVPs were handed out like the old-timey award that banned repeat winners.

Think the Eisenhower-era Bronx Bombers couldn’t have been much better? Think again.

These guys hit the ball really hard but seldom struck out.

Will any new managers make the Hall of Fame in the December election? Bruce Markusen argues for one man to be considered by the Veterans Committee.

On Nov. 29, 1969, Mariano Rivera was born. Richard looks back at the career of the greatest short reliever of all time.

THT’s final excerpt from Chris Jaffe’s new book focuses on the current Cincy skipper.

In the latest excerpt from his new book, Chris explains why Charles Comiskey is the most underrated and one of the most influential managers in baseball history.