Red Tin Noodles

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

Charlie Gehringer was dubbed "The Mechanical Man." Had seven years two-hundred hits, a career Tiger man. Rip Sewell learned his blooper pitch when injury made him lame. Ted Williams hit one in the seats, forty-six … Read more

Ken Berry was a gold glove center fielder in the junior loop. He was quite graceful in the outfield, like his namesake from F Troop. John Cumberland had fifteen lifetime wins and not the best … Read more

Billy Jurges, good field shortstop, then manager, coach and scout, Once was shot by jealous girlfriend, attempting to take him out. Floyd Robinson played outfield under Al Lopez for the pale hose. Went six-for-six in … Read more

Ed Roush had great years with the Reds. Nobody can doubt that. The Hall of Fame outfielder swung a forty-eight ounce bat. Mike Cuellar’s baffling lefty tosses had movement aplenty. With Orioles, he won a … Read more

Dick Williams guided Oakland A’s to two World Series rings. He’d almost taken Sox there, but Bob Gibson screwed up things. Claude Raymond was called "Frenchy," ’cause he was a Quebec guy. For two straight … Read more

Willie Mays, the "Say Hey Kid," just may have been the best. He made The Catch. He made the Hall. You can look up the rest. Russ Gibson lived the sixty-seven dream as a Red … Read more

Chief Bender was a pitcher who was heckled through his days. He won two hundred twelve games, mostly for Connie Mack’s A’s. Bob Cerv served Yanks and chipped in an occasional home run. He roomed … Read more

Mike Epstein got his ring with Oakland A’s, seventy-two. Quite often hit by pitches, he was nicknamed "Super Jew." Rene Lachemann was a catcher who went on to manage. First skipper of Marlins, which was … Read more