by David Krell | Aug 6, 2013 | David Krell
Wilbert Robinson managed the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1914-1931. Gentle and genial, Robinson earned praise from The New York Times upon his departure. But Robinson was not always gentle and genial. Upon Robinson’s departure from the Dodgers’ helm, the...
by David Krell | May 15, 2013 | David Krell
Coal. Logging. Natural gas. West Virginia is more than a state rich with natural resources. It is, in fact, a minor league baseball treasure. Charleston, the state capital, began its professional baseball résumé in 1910 with the Statesmen, a Class D team in the...