Red Tin Noodles

Ray Washburn pitched nine years for Cards, helped them to series twice. His hot year was in sixty-eight, no-hitter adding spice. Tippy Martinez saved games in years when O’s were winning. Back in eighty-three picked … Read more

"Turkey" Donlin played the outfield in the dead ball age. The hard-hitting playboy gave up baseball for the stage. "Turk" Lown took White Sox to the series, pitching late relief. After baseball he became a … Read more

John Kennedy first time up for Senators hit a tater. Born same day as JFK, but twenty-four years later. "Blue Moon" Odom pitched in threepeat series wins for A’s. A battler, he was known to … Read more

Warren Giles for eighteen years was reigning N.L. chief. He let two teams move from New York and caused a lot of grief. Kirk Gibson hit a big home run and limped around the bases. … Read more

"Pinky" Higgins managed Red Sox, but his rule was lax. One thing made clear by his roster: he did not like blacks. Jerry Kindall played nine years of infield, long and lean. He had some … Read more

Darrell Evans helped out last time Tigers won it all. He hit four hundred homers but he’s still not in the Hall. Jim Frey took K.C. and the Cubs both to division crowns, Elevating teams … Read more

Martin Dihigo, Cuban star, could dominate a game. Might be the only player who is in five Halls of Fame. John Montefusco was a rookie of the year. "The Count" threw one no-hitter in a … Read more

Ellie Rodriguez had his moments, splitting catching chores. He was behind the plate for Nolan’s no-no number four. Bobby Brown was not the Doc nor A.L. President. From Jays to Yanks to Mariners, then Padres: … Read more

Al Simmons, nicknamed "Bucketfoot," was twice World Series champ. He had his best years at the plate in Connie Mack’s A’s camp. Tommy John, soft-throwing lefty, pitched twenty six seasons. A sinker ball and ligament … Read more

Earl Averill was an Indian who often got to third base. He once got on an airplane with a bat inside a gun case. Bobby Cox, famed manager, was very well respected. He holds the … Read more

Wilcy Moore, as rookie, had the league’s best E.R.A. His twenty-seven Yankees were the best team of their day. Ken Boyer could field third like Clete, but hit a whole lot more. His grand slam … Read more

Curt Simmons was a lefty who toiled fourteen years for Phils. He then went on to three more clubs. This guy has seen some hills. Gil McDougald won five series rings, played in three more. … Read more

Carroll Hardy played eight years. Perhaps the only fame he has Is that he pinch hit for Williams and, a season later, Yaz. Brooks Robinson, the "Human Vacuum," played a mean third base. His sixteen … Read more

Cool Papa Bell could run like hell, a Negro League sensation. It’s said he scored from first base in a sac bunt situation. Ozzie Virgil, first Dominican to make the show, Had son who made … Read more

Dave Philley was a Phillie once, and if that seems prophetic, He also played in Philadelphia as an Athletic. Rube Walker, as a Dodger catcher, didn’t play a lot, But was behind the plate for … Read more

Bill North’s speed and defense helped the A’s win back-to-back, son, Despite famous clubhouse fight with Mister Reggie Jackson. George Brett, a lifelong Royal, thirteen times took All Star stage. Today, the Hall-of-Famer’s known most … Read more

Earle Combs was leadoff hitter for the Yanks’ murderers’ row. He played eleven years, replaced by Joe DiMaggio. Dick Howser played and managed for the Yankees and K.C. He guided Royals over Cards to series … Read more

Dusty Rhodes was noted for his many clutch pinch hits. He was a Giant at the plate. His fielding was the pits. Leon Wagner, "Daddy Wags," hit homers for five teams. He wound up homeless … Read more

Joe Dugan played a good third base with Babe and Lou’s great Yanks. They say he earned his nickname, though, by often "Jumping" ranks. Yogi Berra might be the best catcher of all time. Some … Read more