Catcher. Coach. Plaintiff.
The many roles (and baseball cards) of unexpected OBP machine Wes Westrum.
1952 Topps Profile
An Early Morning Cab Driver Fight?
I came across an odd story involving New York Giant Hank Thompson, a baseball bat, and a cab driver who elected to travel by foot.
Paging Dr. Hardy to the Infield
John Berardino was not a doctor, but he did play one on television for more than three decades.
Going Nuclear
One does not usually associate weapons of mass destruction with the friendly neighborhood milkman. I unfortunately do.
Dick Kryhoski Saw Some Things
More than half of the ballplayers appearing in the 1952 Topps checklist were military veterans. One card mentions a specific ship, a clue that gives the reader an incredible backstory.
A Razor Sharp ’52 High Number
Is there an inverse relationship between the quality of a player’s on field performance and the condition of the baseball cards entering my collection?
Pitch Until Your Teeth Fall Out
Happy Halloween! Go easy on the sweets and be sure to take care of your teeth kiddos.
The Downfall of Jerry Five Bats
Fantastic second baseman / Terrible extortionist: Phil Rizzuto’s double play partner once threatened to blow up a cruise ship.
Stealing Home (and Getting Away with It)
If you’re only going to attempt to steal one base in your career, make it a good one.