Archive for the 'History' Category

Getting a bit nostalgic in our digital age.

Byron McLaughlin had one of the strangest possible post-baseball lives, one that frequently ran afoul of the law.

Bill James thought John McGraw was an early genius with the bullpen.

Bowie Kuhn and Charlie Finley helped define each other.

After begging for a tryout, he overcame a misspent youth to make his name known in the big leagues — and in another sport.

Vince DiMaggio had a respectable major league career, but was only the third best in his family.

A ballpark detour on a long vacation road trip.

A look at some major league managers who had illustrious playing careers.

Just how much of a missed opportunity was 2012 for the Tigers?