Apr 04
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 …
Mar 27
March 27 Senators Birthdays John Wesley Gill B Mar. 27, 1905 D Dec. 26, 1984 Outfielder Johnny Gill would play for 3 teams over 6 seasons and only play in a grand total of 118 games. First coming to the major leagues with the Cleveland Indians in late August of 1927, Gill would appear in …
Mar 26
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 26
March 26 Senators Birthdays Frank Williard Brower B Mar. 26, 1893 D Nov. 20, 1960 Arriving in the major leagues with the Senators in mid-August of 1920, outfielder/1st baseman Frank Brower would appear in 36 games hitting .311. Brower would play in 83 games for the Senators in 1921 and would have the most active …
