by David Krell | Apr 24, 2017 | David Krell
In a Strat-O-Matic Hall of Fame matchup between Post-1960 National Leaguers and Pre-1960 American Leaguers, the senior circuit edged Bob Feller and his cohorts 6-5. To qualify, a National League player could have played before 1960, as long as he played at least five...
by David Krell | Apr 23, 2017 | David Krell
It was a moment of nostalgia, surprise, and joy. More than 30 years after hanging up his spikes, Luke Appling went yard at the age of 75 in the 1982 Cracker Jack Old Timers Baseball Classic at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. Far from a power hitter, Luke...
by David Krell | Mar 8, 2017 | David Krell
Cleveland’s baseball curriculum vitae has many bright points. Examples include Bob Feller hurling three no-hitters, Larry Doby breaking the color line in the American League, and Quincy Trouppe leading the Buckeyes to a Negro League World Series championship in...
by David Krell | Jan 13, 2017 | David Krell
In a city resting on a foundation of glamour, Don Sutton provided a terrific contrast. With a workmanlike manner, Sutton reigned over the pitcher’s mound with consistency complemented by endurance. No ego. No nickname. No razzle-dazzle. Sutton began his...
by David Krell | Jan 5, 2017 | David Krell
Milwaukee inaugurated the Braves ball club to its new home city just a couple of weeks before the 1953 season began. Acclimation from its previous location of Boston did not present a problem, given the enthusiasm showered by Milwaukeeans on their new major league...
