by David Krell | Oct 28, 2016 | David Krell
A baseball shrine débuted in 1913, one in a string of ballparks ushering in a new era for the National Pastime. Philadelphia, Detroit, Boston, and Chicago offered modern facilities for the fans. In Brooklyn, a new stadium became a second home for borough residents...
by David Krell | Oct 24, 2016 | David Krell
On October 24, 1972, Jack Roosevelt Robinson died. Nine days prior, he declared, “I am extremely proud and pleased to be here this afternoon, but must admit I’m going to be tremendously more pleased and more proud when I look at that third-base coaching line one day...
by David Krell | Sep 25, 2015 | David Krell
Sounds associated with baseball form a vital part of the spectator experience. Vendors hawking beer, fans booing and cheering, and a bat meeting a ball create an aural experience at the ballpark. For fans not watching the game in person, baseball announcers convey...
by David Krell | Jun 23, 2015 | David Krell
Greg Brady getting selected to be the next “Johnny Bravo” because he “fit the suit” on The Brady Bunch. Jimmy McNulty on The Wire. Any Seinfeld episode involving Frank Constanza or David Puddy. Howard Cosell on Monday Night Football. The theme...
by David Krell | Aug 7, 2013 | David Krell
When Charles Ebbets died in 1925, Ebbets Field remained as an emblem of his dedication to bring high-quality baseball to Brooklyn. The play on the field, less so. Hitting a one-in-a-million line drive to a second baseman that fuels an unassisted triple play in the...
