by David Krell | Nov 6, 2016 | David Krell
New Jersey is more than the land of Bruce Springsteen, Tony Soprano, and the Meadowlands. It is also the home state for three players in the Baseball Hall of Fame. In a career spanning 1888 to 1901, Billy Hamilton played for the Kansas City Cowboys, the Philadelphia...
by David Krell | Nov 5, 2016 | David Krell
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...
by David Krell | Oct 30, 2016 | David Krell
When Ralph Houk took over the manager job for the New York Yankees, he had big shoes to fill. Casey Stengel’s shoes. Houk guided the Yankees from 1961 to 1973, then took the helm of the Detroit Tigers from 1974 to 1978. He finished his managerial career with...
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 | May 14, 2013 | David Krell
Sparky Anderson is a Cincinnati legend. He managed the Cincinnati Reds — the Big Red Machine — in the 1970s and delivered two World Series championships, four National League championships, and five National League East championships to Queen City. And...
