by David Krell | Jan 17, 2017 | David Krell
On May 25, 1951, Willie Mays played in his first major league game. 19 years and 50 weeks later, Mays returned to the city that embraced his early career. Entering the major leagues with the New York Giants under the managerial reign of Leo Durocher, Mays became a...
by David Krell | May 22, 2013 | David Krell
What is your favorite baseball nickname? The Say Hey Kid for Willie Mays? The Yankee Clipper for Joe DiMaggio? Mr. Cub for Ernie Banks? Tom Terrific for Tom Seaver? ESPN sportscaster Chris Berman christened a tongue-in-cheek nickname for Bert Blyleven with a play...