Chuck Connors, t.v.’s "Rifleman, played basket and baseball With Celtics, Dodgers and the Cubs, before Hollywood’s call. Frank Lary was a Tiger righty, twice won twenty games. "Yankee Killer" was the best of his many … Read more
Hippo Vaughn won twenty games five times for Cubs in ‘toddlin’ town,’ His best in nineteen-eighteen, snaring N.L. pitching triple crown. Nate Colbert played for nine straight last place teams in his day. But, in … Read more
Charlie Maxwell played left field for Detroit and won many hearts. Wound up back in his hometown of Paw Paw, selling auto parts. John Hiller, Tiger lefty, after six years had a heart attack. Returned … Read more
John McGraw, as player, would do anything he could to score. As manager, helmed many wins. Just Connie Mack has more. Jake Daubert played fine first sack back in the dead ball days. He had … Read more
Mickey Cochrane was a catcher with a lot of vim. In ’31, Mutt Mantle named his first son after him. Ernie “Schnozz” Lombardi had a famous “Big Snooze” game. He is the slowest catcher in … Read more
Big Bill Dineen was pitcher, then an umpire, pray tell. The only man to toss a no-no and call one as well. Ron Hansen had a rare unassisted triple play. A tall shortstop who hit … Read more
Tris Speaker was a hit machine and outfielder sublime. His career batting average is sixth highest of all time. Mickey Owen, catcher, made a big error in forty-one. It gave the Yanks a series game … Read more
Art Ditmar was often fifth in Casey’s Yanks rotation. Lost two in sixty series, K.C. A’s next destination. Wally Moon played outfield for the Dodgers and the Cards. Hit Coliseum homers that were outs in … Read more
Luke Appling was a leadoff shortstop for bad White Sox teams. His nickname was “Old Aches and Pains.” He was oft hurt, it seems. Dick Radatz was a “Monster” on the mound at Fenway Park. … Read more
Rod Kanehl played second base for hapless early Mets. The fans all loved their "Hot Rod." He was one of Casey’s pets. Ron Perranoski was a Dodger relief king. In sixty-three and sixty-five, he won … Read more