These video clips were created for some stories I wrote in the past. The clips come from the film The Game Comes Home. DC’s Gentleman First Baseman-Mickey Vernon In one of his last recorded interviews, Washington Senator great Mickey Vernon talks about his life and times in Major Leagues Baseball. With an active playing career …
Apr 08
A season of milestones for Ryan Zimmerman
Will today be the day Ryan Zimmerman the Washington Nationals third baseman drives in his 499th and 500th career RBI? If not today against the Chicago Cubs it will likely happened before Zimmerman and the Nats play their home opener against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, April 12th. For Zimmerman the 2012 season should be …
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 04
Ike and Mickey
The Mickey Vernon Sports History Museum, located in Delaware County, PA, is a non-profit museum with the purpose of celebrating the life and career of Mickey himself and the athletes of his home county. It is funded strictly by donations. Mickey Vernon died on September 24, 2008. Two months before he died, he and I were taking a trip to …
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 …
Apr 02
Mathewson a National?
Before you laugh, at one point a trade bringing “Big Six” to Washington was discussed but dismissed because the player to be traded for Christy Mathewson was more valuable. Oh, what might have been? In March 1903 Mathewson had stopped off in Washington for a few days with his new bride before heading for Spring …
Mar 31
This Day in D.C. Baseball History – The Early Days
Thomas Francis Evers born on 31 March Evers was born 31 March 1852 in Troy New York. Perhaps better known for being the uncle of Johnny Evers, Thomas was a well regarded player in his era, often batting second. In 1881 he played second base for the Washington Nationals. One year later he played one …
Mar 29
1969 Senators Spring Training — Bob Short Meets Texas Tom Vandergriff
1969 Washington Senators Spring Training: Bob Short Suddenly Books Two Games in Texas 5th of a 5 part series Once Frank Howard signed his contract and joined his teammates in Pompano Beach, the Washington Senators felt whole again. The club won their first game with Hondo in the line-up as the “designated pinch hitter.” Washington …
Mar 28
Opening Day in Washington “Throwing Out the First Ball”
I’d like to discuss a Washington baseball tradition that, unfortunately, in my opinion, has been lost “in the sands of time.” The ceremonial first pitch was a long-standing tradition at Griffith Stadium and later at DC (RFK) Stadium in Washington DC. This tradition began in 1910 with President William Howard Taft “throwing out the first …
Mar 27
Selbach’s Secret Weapon
Albert Karl “Kip” Selbach is one of the early stars for Washington. He is one of a few who played for the District’s National and American League franchises. In his seven years of service with Washington Kip amassed 921 hits. On 27 April 1903, Boston comes into town to play three games against Washington. So …
