Archive for the 'History' Category

He was not a superstar, but he was an integral part of two franchises during the 1950s and 60s. He also ate right-handed pitching for breakfast.

On July 4, 1859, Mickey Welch was born. He became one of just five pitchers to win 300 games before the 20th century.

It’s Camelot in the White House, and Wagon Train on TV. Will there be joy in Kansas City?

The 40th anniversary of the 1971 Topps set gives us a good reason to talk about my one-time neighbor.

On June 29, 1936, Harmon Killebrew was born. Richard looks back on his Hall of Fame career.

It’s out with the fifties, and in with the sixties. Will our version of the Athletics be entering a bold new era of competitiveness?

Putting last week’s surprising resignation of Jim Riggleman into perspective

Which players have had the best homer totals in June?

His trips to Cooperstown are becoming an annual tradition. And he always has plenty to say.

In years three and four, will Steve’s alternative Athletics be able to climb the stairs out of the basement?