The Alert Fire Hose Company capped its inaugural season in the Coltsville Vintage Base Ball League (CVBBL) by capturing the 2011 championship. An air of gentlemanly sportsmanship permeated the atmosphere as the Alerts played Barnie’s Blue Boys in a spirited … Continue reading →
OMG – what a GREAT night for baseball fans. Could there have been any more excitement on the last day of the regular season? UNBELIEVABLE! I am still exhausted and need to get some sleep tonight. The Cardinals and the … Continue reading →
I just heard the sad news of the passing of Hall of Fame manager, Dick Williams. Williams who posted a career record of 1,571-1,451 is the one of only two managers to win pennants with three different teams. He did so … Continue reading →
Another great time was had by all at the 2011 Hall of Fame Classic on Father’s Day. The new tradition of the Hall of Fame Classic continues to provide fun, reminiscing and new memories. The parade, hitting contest and Voices … Continue reading →
As Father’s Day rapidly approaches, so does the 3rd annual Hall of Fame Classic. It’s hard to believe that we are only two years removed from the Inaugural Classic which provided what was probably the last opportunity to see Rapid … Continue reading →
How about some unbiased broadcasting? Fox Sports is about as “Fair and balanced” as their brethren, Fox News. Tim McCarver has been anti-Mets since they dumped him. The Mets have been terrible but have not been pathetic over the last … Continue reading →
A couple of weeks ago, the Hall of Fame celebrated its 3rd Annual Hall of Fame Classic. I briefly chronicled the weekend in The 2011 Hall of Fame Classic. After musing over the “Classic” weekend, I felt that I wanted … Continue reading →
Very sad news tonight. Hall of Fame pitcher and the premier ambassador of baseball, Bob Feller, died tonight at 92. I count myself lucky to have seen him pitch in the inaugural Hall of Fame Classic last year at the … Continue reading →
Congratulations to the San Francisco Giants on their 1st World Championship for the Bay area. The Texas Rangers had a great run but ran into some great pitching. I don’t care what the ratings say – it was a great … Continue reading →
I know that I’ve said that my blog is all about baseball – the game and its history. However, I just attended an event with my son, Bobby, that I feel that I need to take a couple of minutes … Continue reading →
