Red Tin Noodles

Scott Aldred pitched for six teams ’til arm troubles did him in. One season played forty-eight games without a loss or win, Damon Buford played at USC, just like his dad. In the majors didn’t … Read more

Roger Bresnahan caught Matty in his series year. He’s given credit as the first to use protective gear. Ernie Nevers pitched three years, though baseball’s not his game. He’s better known as fullback in the … Read more

Ken Singleton does Yanks t.v., but broke in with the Mets. He won a ring with Orioles, lest anyone forgets. Elias Sosa played twelve years and pitched six hundred games. Then threw for St. Pete … Read more

Bill Virdon was an outfielder and manager of note. He hit the ball that bounced up and hit Kubek in the throat. Roy Smalley was a a shortstop with the Cubs, the Braves and Phils. … Read more

Van Lingle Mungo is the all-time baseball name. To me he’d be an all star if he never played a game. Dell Ennis was a menace. Yes, the guy could really hit. His Phillies homer … Read more

Herb Score had two great years, then his career seemed to die. He blamed a changed delivery, not the liner in the eye. Thurman Munson, catcher, captain, always known as brash, Climbed the Yankee mountain … Read more

Bill Dickey caught for nineteen years, an all-time Yankee great. He taught Yogi how to catch and passed on number eight. Merv Rettenmund won series rings with both the Reds and O’s. And later, as … Read more

Jack Chesbro is in the Hall, some say for the wrong reason. "Happy" may have got the nod for forty-one win season. Eddie Joost, a shortstop, played for Boston Braves and Sox. Known mostly for … Read more

Phil Linz took over shortstop when the Yanks began to skid. Remembered more for playing harp than baseball things he did. Tony Pena caught with a unique defensive style. He’s coached a lot and even … Read more

Jim Gentile, first sacker, had best years in Baltimore. Five slams in one season. Only Mattingly has more. Jim Dwyer played for seven teams, his best years with the O’s. He got the nickname Pig … Read more

Jim Maloney threw quite hard and often made Reds proud. Had three career no-hitters, one later disallowed. Horace Clarke played second after Richardson retired. His hitting was a plinking thing, his fielding uninspired. Gene Michael … Read more

Dean Chance won twenty and a Cy in nineteen-sixty-four. Had one more good year with the Twins, then heard from nevermore. Randy Hundley was a catcher known for his defense. He thought up fantasy camps, … Read more

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