Another Season In The Books/A Remarkable Brother-In-Law
What an unusual postseason it was.
The Yankees looked inept against the ferocious Tigers and the Tigers in turn looked toothless against the San Francisco Giants as they were swept in the World Series.
Remembering New York’s Old Stadiums
Last month I predicted the Yankees, Indians and Angels would top their divisions in the American League, while the Mets, Cubs and Diamondbacks would do the same in the National League.
A Hundred Years Ago
The Jewish population of America was estimated at almost three million in 1916. Most did not have the means to afford even a basic Ford automobile ($440), let alone the most expensive model ($975).
The Tragic Life Of Hack Wilson
Wilson had no problem finding whiskey during Prohibition and drank most of his money until his wallet was dry.
The One-Of-A-Kind Jim Bunning
I followed Evers religiously and so I thought it was an act of sacrilege that Bunning wore Evers's uniform number while with the Tigers.
Nearly A Century Of Memories
As the years flew by, one thing remained constant in Sid’s life – the New York Yankees.
1956: Nasser, Larsen, And A Rebbi’s Slap
For Americans, baseball provided an escape, and Jewish Americans followed the exploits of their favorite teams and of the relatively few Jews who wore baseball uniforms.
100 Years Ago
President Woodrow Wilson sent a mission in September 1919 to investigate atrocities against Jews in Poland and Russia.
Jerry Manuel – Brainy, But Is He Fiery Enough?
Mets general manager Omar Minaya hired Willie Randolph as manager prior to the 2005 season and fired him last month with the team's record stuck at a mediocre 34-35.
Abe Stark’s Famous Sign
The 40th yahrzeit of Abe Stark, who died at 77 in July 1972, is almost upon us.
Those of you who remember Ebbets Field, abandoned by the Dodgers in 1957, can recall the Abe Stark sign on the bottom of the scoreboard embedded in the right field wall.
Baseball Trivia
Of all the audiences I’ve spoken to, the Boynton Beach guys were among the best informed on baseball history and trivia.
The Marlins’ Coming New Stadium And More
While there are great rates on fares to the Miami area this time of year, it's not a place most people want to visit in the summer, unless, of course, they have relatives or good friends to visit or a simcha to attend.
Spring Training Is Finally Here!
It hit me like a baseball bat on my head. I had been sitting next to Red Smith, the legendary sports columnist who knew Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Ty Cobb and other baseball greats.
The Origins Of My Baseball Career (Part II)
The host never mentioned that when Aaron would pass Ruth's mark, he would have many more at-bats than Ruth had. I decided to call in and state the facts.
The Glories Of Pittsburgh
On one of those cable financial stations the other day, one of the talking heads was explaining the concept of "Mancations."
The Jews Of 1968
The 1968 baseball season was especially memorable because it was the last time a pitcher won 30 games and because it saw the end of Mickey Mantle's playing career.
Hank Greenberg’s 25th Yahrzeit
It was Hank Greenberg's 25th yahrzeit recently and I said Kaddish for baseball's biggest Jewish superstar.
Saluting Murray Franklin
"I had to grow a tough little hide as everybody was fair game to be razzed and needled."
Remembering Bobby Thomson
Those of us who were around then will never forget that afternoon 59 years ago.
My Uncle, A Hall Of Fame Jew
When an elderly, scholarly person passes away, a rare book is lost forever.
Fantasy Come True
Seventy-eight degrees and sunny.
That's what it was that Thursday afternoon in November when I arrived in Tampa, site of the Yankees Fantasy Camp.
That's what it was that Thursday afternoon in November when I arrived in Tampa, site of the Yankees Fantasy Camp.
After checking into the Sheraton Suites where the campers were staying for the Monday through Saturday camp, I shuttled to George M. Steinbrenner Field (where the Yanks play during spring training and also the home of the Tampa Yankees, three levels below the major leagues), to join the camp in progress.
The 26-Inning Game
For the most part, it was a frustrating day for batters on both sides. Only two players had three hits.
Major League Baseball’s First Jewish 20-Game Winner
The Philadelphia Phillies were impressed with his pitching prowess and promoted him to the major leagues in 1912.
Play Ball!
The 2012 baseball season should be a most interesting one.
Every game is important. No longer can a team just play for the Wild Card spot and have an equal shot with the three division winners at participating in the World Series (as St. Louis did last year).
The Post-Cheating Astros
The sign stealer could be on the phone with his accomplice and relay what pitch is coming by raising the beer to his lips for a fastball, adjusting his cap for a curveball, etc.
1941: Baseball In America, War In Europe
Jewish baseball history was made by the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds on Sunday, September 21, 1941, as the team had four Jews in its starting lineup – the first and thus far only time that’s happened in the major leagues.
War, FDR, And Black Baseball Players
"I consider baseball a very good thing for the population during the war," Roosevelt stated.
Ball Fields And Battlefields, 1948
The year was1948 and a great baseball season was unfolding.
Baseball And The Written Word
Once a year in the spring, Bookstock takes over the corridors of an upscale suburban Detroit shopping center for an eight-day book sale mostly benefiting Detroit schools and its pupils.
Baseball, Finances, And A Senator Named Bunning
Baseball fans know C. C. Sabathia signed a $161-million, seven-year contract with the Yankees. Not many fans know C. C. is short for Carsten Charles.