Stories that center around a Hall of Fame player or the Hall of Fame itself.
Sam Rice led people to believe he was born in 1892, that his middle name was just the single letter “C,” that he had never played professional baseball before trying it during a furlough from the navy, and that his marriage in 1920 was his first, and that he had never been a father except […]
The Hidden Life of Sam Rice Read Post »
Sam Rice fell just short of 3000 hits in his storied career despite a late start in his hitting career due to being in the navy and beginning as a pitcher, and then later missing nearly all of a prime season while serving in the military in war time.
Career of Sam Rice Read Post »
The most famous World Series catch before Willie Mays’ fabulous catch in the 1954 World Series was made by fellow Hall of Famer Sam Rice in the 1925 World Series.
The Catch before “The Catch” Read Post »
Paul Waner’s 1932 season is truly Hall of Fame caliber, but its potential was for one of the greatest in National League history. That star season included a 2-month slump caused by a serious spike wound to his right hand.
Paul Waner’s 1932 Season Read Post »
The story of the career of the other Waner brother in the Hall of Fame, and why after a brilliant start to his career he fell far short of the career forged by his older brother.
The story of Paul Waner after his great rookie season and how he got his nickname. This is #2 in a 2-part series.
“Big Poison” (#2 of 2) Read Post »
The story of Paul Waner’s tough path to the big leagues and his huge rookie season. This is #1 in a 2-part series.
Paul Waner Comes to the Big Leagues (#1 of 2) Read Post »
Why did player-manager Lou Boudreau manage Larry Doby in such an odd fashion in 1947? It wasn’t a matter of “race,” it was … well, read and find out.
Solving the Boudreau-Doby Mystery Read Post »
A baseball photo in 1948 may have decided a Presidential election and advanced the evolution of our nation.
Story about the pioneering career of the too often forgotten Hall of Famer Larry Doby.
Pioneer Larry Doby Read Post »
