Beyond ’69

When the New York Mets took the field for the first time, America was awash in a tidal wave of promise.  The year was 1962—John Glenn had become the first American to orbit the Earth, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy had taken viewers on an unprecedented televised tour...

1963: The Year of the Rookie

1963 was the Year of the Rookie, offering standout players from hitting masters to ace pitchers. Pete Rose débuted in ’63 with the Cincinnati Reds.  Nicknamed “Charlie Hustle” for his aggressive style of play, Rose compiled a record indicating...

An Author’s Journey to the Baseball Hall of Fame

Cooperstown, New York has a quaintness that makes Mayberry, North Carolina look like a metropolis. Last week, I visited Cooperstown for the second time this year. That is to say, the second time ever. In April, I spoke at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum...