Archive for the 'History' Category

A British student of cemeteries has switched careers. Now, he illustrates American baseball players. Really.

We may never see a player like Buckner again.

Some players, whether famous or obscure, have had some entertaining kin.

A pianist finds inspiration in games from his childhood.

As baseball celebrates the 150th anniversary of its first professional team, a look back at the celebration of the game’s 100th anniversary.

The former Met has lived a colorful–and at times challenging–life, on and off the field.

With his controversial approach to team and network ownership, Turner proved to be prescient.

The roll call of winners has many expected names — and some you would never guess.

The Kangaroo court has had many famous and thorough practitioners. Frank Robinson was both.

When city guy Lou Gehrig played a cowpoke.