It seems like all the talk from Philadelphia folks about spoiling the Nationals’ “Our Park” series was just that. From the perspective of the left field stands on Friday night, the campaign was an unqualified success. The announced crowd of 34,377 certainly included fans from both teams, but unlike years past, it was not the …
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Apr 18
Washington D.C. Baseball History on Facebook
The Washington D.C. Baseball History group on Facebook is a great place for you to share your stories with other Washington baseball fans. If you are a fan of baseball in the Nation’s Capital, you should join this group that currently has 141 members, as you most likely will already know some of the current …
Apr 16
Streak Over, Nats Look to Rebound
It wasn’t close to the unbelievable 10-game winning streak that marked the Nationals inaugural 2005 campaign, but the team’s recent five-game run was enough to keep them in first place in the National League East, and the final three games of that streak gave them a third straight series win, this time over the Cincinnati …
Apr 11
Coming Home on Top
The day Nationals fans have waited for since last September is upon us: The home opener against the Cincinnati Reds. And while many liken the event to Christmas, the analogy is even more appropriate this year. Awaiting the faithful at Nationals Park on Thursday will be one of the best presents they could imagine, one …
Apr 10
Baseball card flipping tournament raised money for United States Military All Star Baseball Team
On Saturday, March 24 the Mickey Vernon Sports History Museum hosted a highstakes baseball card flipping tournament to benefit the United States Military All Star Baseball Team. This Texas Hold ‘Em style high stakes tournament was a huge success and we have the video to prove it. Mickey Vernon Sports History Museum at One Beaver …
Apr 07
LaRoche’s Four Hits Power Nats Over Cubs, 7-4
Another eighth-inning rally, another win for the Washington Nationals. Adam LaRoche banged out four hits, including a two-run homer, and scored the go-ahead run in a five-run eighth inning to power the Nats to a 7-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Danny Espinosa added his first homer of the season for the Nationals (2-0), Chad …
Apr 02
Our Newest Contributor Jack L. Hayes
I am happy to announce that Jack L. Hayes the author of the recently-released book, Baseball’s Finest Moments is going to contribute stories to dcbaseballhistory.com. Check back tomorrow morning to read Jack’s first story. Here is Jack L. Hayes info on our newest contributor. Three-time Olympic champion, Gail Devers once said, “Remember all things are …
Mar 26
Marty Niland will be one of the guest bloggers at MASNsports.com for 2012 season
MASNsports.com announced this morning the Guest Bloggers will return for 2012 season. I am extremely pleased that MASNsports.com has invited D.C. Baseball History.com’s Marty Niland to be one of five guest bloggers. Joining Marty will be returning guest writers Dave Nichols from District Sports Page, Will Yoder and Joe Drugan from The Nats Blog and …
Mar 23
Longtime voice of the Washington Senators sets World Record
Bob Wolff the longtime voice of the Washington Senators (1947 to 1960) just set a Guinness World Record for Longest Sports Broadcasting Career. The veteran sportscaster just signed a two-year extension with Cablevision News Unit. The 91-year-old Wolff is now in his 73rd year of sports casting. Local fans had the opportunity to show Bob …
