Tag: baseball history
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Legends Of The Game: Jim Thorpe
Jim Thorpe, born on May 22 (or 28), 1888, in Prague, Oklahoma, was an American athlete who left an indelible mark on the world of sports. Thorpe’s life was marked by extraordinary achievements, overcoming adversity, and his lasting legacy as one of the greatest athletes of all time. Olympic Years Jim Thorpe was a member…
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On This Day In Sports History: George Steinbrenner Suspended By MLB
On May 14 1997, Major League Baseball suspended George Steinbrenner, the owner of the New York Yankees, for alleged involvement in a scheme to discredit former player Dave Winfield. The suspension was a result of a lengthy investigation by MLB, which concluded that Steinbrenner had paid a known gambler named Howie Spira $40,000 to gather…
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What Makes Fenway Park Special? // Fenway Park: A Super Quick History
For over 100 years, Fenway Park has been one of baseball’s most iconic grounds. With its unique dimensions, and jewel box design built right into the city, it has become one of the landmark cathedrals for the sport. In today’s article we’ll take a look back at what makes this park so special and all…
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What Happened To The Seattle Pilots?
After several years of trying to attract a Major League Baseball team to the city, Seattle finally got their team when the Pilots began play in 1969. So what exactly happened that led to the team moving away after only one season? In Today’s video we’ll take a look back at how the Pilots’ issues…
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What Happened To The Montreal Expos?
The Montreal Expos were the first major league baseball team in Canada, and were a huge part of the sports scene in the Quebec area. So what exactly led to the team leaving the city they called home for 35 years? In today’s video we’ll take a look back at how MLB came close to…
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The Pine Tar Game: A Super Quick History
In one of the most infamous moments in baseball history, George Brett of the Kansas City Royals and Billy Martin of the New York Yankees were instrumental parts of a controversial call involving the amount of pine tar on a bat. Today we’ll look back at the game, and how the Yankees tired everything they…
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When Nolan Ryan Pitched His Last No Hitter
Nolan Ryan is widely considered one of the greatest baseball pitchers of all time, with a career spanning over four decades in the major leagues. During that time, he racked up numerous pitching records many of which still stand to this day. Today we look back at one of his greatest pitching performances, because on…
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Washington Senators & Nationals: A Super Quick History
Early Years: 1872 – 1899 The current Washington Nationals franchise has only been around since 2005, but there’s been quite a number of baseball teams who’ve represented Washington DC over the years. There even was time not too long ago, where the Washington Nationals came extremely close to not even existing at all. This is…
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