It’s Hard to Hit a Zinkerball
Throwing a sinkerball with a sidearm motion, George Zuverink could be a challenge to face on the mound.
Set Collecting
Joost to Suder to Fain
The guys who showed Tinkers, Evers, and Chance how double plays are really done.
Vote Early and Vote Often for Jose Rijo
Today is Election Day! After you go out and vote, take a moment to remember how Jose Rijo returned to the majors AFTER the writers’ association took stock of him in their annual Hall of Fame balloting.
62 Homeruns with Only 50 Walks
Pitchers chose to directly challenge a guy hitting homeruns at the same pace as Babe Ruth and Roger Maris rather than walk him.
The Face of Rookie Mania
The 1980s brought about several shifts in the collecting landscape. One of those was the rise of rookie cards as a specific object of hobby demand. Several names went on to dominate the price guides as demand continued for their cardboard. Others quickly fell by the wayside with perhaps none other more famous than Gregg Jefferies.
The Fourth Outfielder
Great smile? Check. Fake White Sox hat? Check. Jumping from team to team as the definition of a backup outfielder? Oh yeah. Time to look at Ray Coleman’s final baseball card.
If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It!
What should a general manager do immediately after signing a pitcher with multiple strikeout titles under his belt? Change his delivery, obviously.
The Stalag III-B World Series
Mickey Cochrane’s stunt double went to the World Series, but not in America. He did it in a World War 2 POW camp.
Manager of the Year? One Guy Thought So
A Detroit legend took the reigns of a struggling ballclub, nearly set the record for worst team of the century, and managed to get a vote for Manager of the Year.
1952 Topps: Allie Reynolds
The somewhat ignored ace of the New York Yankees’ most successful teams, Allie Reynolds seemingly came out of nowhere.