Gil Hodges Gets Some Respect
Gil Hodges’ early death 50 years ago came as a shock. His addition to Cooperstown this year was not.
Top 10% of 1952
Hall of Pretty Good Candidate Sid Gordon
He may have been the hardest hitting ballplayer not named Gil Hodges in the five years leading up to his 1952 Topps baseball card.
Old Man Warren Spahn
I caught a glimpse of an older fellow who was renowned for his longevity on the pitching mound.
Iowa Cornfields Contain Very Good Baseball Players
The best fastball pitcher prior to the arrival of Nolan Ryan quite literally stepped out of a cornfield and onto the diamond.