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Mar 22
Hearts and Diamonds
By Ernie Kyger My Dad pointed up toward the roof of DC Stadium and kidded me that they held motorcycle races up there when the Senators weren’t playing. I may have been only 8 years old, but I still didn’t believe him. We walked up to the ticket window where there was a sign …
May 28
The Joe Black Story
By Pam J Henderson Joe Black was a right handed pitcher who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Cincinnati Red legs and The Washington Senators. Joe also played on the Baltimore Elite Giants when the team won two Negro League championships. Joe was the first African American Pitcher to win a World Series game in 1952 …
May 26
The Jake Early Story
By Pam J Henderson Jake Early Sporting News October 30, 1941. Jake was a catcher when his career begins in 1936 with Minor League Jacksonville Tars of the SAL League. In 1938 he moves up to Charlotte hornets of the Piedmont League. Jake made his major league debut with the Washington Senators in 1939. He …
May 12
Earl McNeely
By Pam J Henderson Earl McNeely, outfielder played with the Washington Senators starting in 1924 and was a member of the World Series Winners who beat the Giants. He was also a member of the Senators team the following when lost in the World Series to the Pirates in seven games. Earl went on to …
May 05
The Eddie Yost Story
By Pam J Henderson Eddie Yost 3rd Baseman playing Mostly for The Washington Senators with two years at Detroit 1958 – 1960 and LA Angels 1961 – 62. He played ball at NYU before being signed free agent with The Washington Senators in 1944. He played in his first MLB at age 17.He spent 1945 …
May 04
The Luke Sewell Story
By Pam J Henderson Luke Sewell Catcher making his major league debut with the Cleveland Indians June 30, 1921 joining his brother Joe who joined with the Indians in 1920. Luke earned his way playing backup to Steve O’Neil. He eventually took top spot catcher in the 1926. He was an excellent defensive player. 1927 …
Jul 15
Memories Of Past All-Star Games
By Sean Grogan Baseball’s All Star Game will be played in Washington this coming Tuesday. Since I’m still in the area, I’ll probably go. I’ve been to three such games over the years, Washington in 1969, Baltimore in 1993, and Philadelphia in 1996. So I thought four would make a nice, even number. My memories …
Mar 18
The Weekend from Hell
by Milton Thomas (or Why I will always hate the Red Sox) The spring of 1961 was the worst of all times from this 12 year old Washington Senators fan point of view. The old Washington Senators were now the Minnesota Twins. This wasn’t fair! They were just getting good…anybody with half a brain could …
