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Best Baseball Parks-Yankee Stadium
When Babe Ruth became a Yankee in 1920, the Yankees were sharing the Polo Grounds with the New York Giants. After Ruth changed the game, the Yanks had to change stadiums.
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When Babe Ruth became a Yankee in 1920, the Yankees were sharing the Polo Grounds with the New York Giants. After Ruth changed the game, the Yanks had to change stadiums.
greatest baseball stadiums • best baseball park.yankee stadium • new yankee stadium • yankee stadium history • yankee stadium origins
The Senator Is Upset
A luxury box for one game of the first playoff round (euphemistically referred to as the Division Series) has a price tag of $17,500, for the second playoff round (the League Championship Series) a cost of $25,000, and for the World Series a cost of $50,000 for a grand total of $92,500. Do you think that if you go to a playoff game, you’ll see your junior high school teacher in one of the luxury boxes?
senator • banking • new york • new york city • george steinbrenner
A luxury box for one game of the first playoff round (euphemistically referred to as the Division Series) has a price tag of $17,500, for the second playoff round (the League Championship Series) a cost of $25,000, and for the World Series a cost of $50,000 for a grand total of $92,500. Do you think that if you go to a playoff game, you’ll see your junior high school teacher in one of the luxury boxes?
senator • banking • new york • new york city • george steinbrenner
Coming to a Ballpark Near You
The Yankee Stadium security guard scanned Peter’s wrist to confirm the results of the first scan, set up an appointment for him to be tested at work the next day, and withdrew $500 from his bank account, which was the fine for missing a drug test. His vacation was over.
yankees • red sox • security • chip • american
The Yankee Stadium security guard scanned Peter’s wrist to confirm the results of the first scan, set up an appointment for him to be tested at work the next day, and withdrew $500 from his bank account, which was the fine for missing a drug test. His vacation was over.
yankees • red sox • security • chip • american
Mickey's Hardest HIt Ball
On May 22, 1963 Mickey Mantle came within six feet of hitting a fair ball out of Yankee Stadium. Mickey hit a 2-2 Bill Fischer pitch off the upper facade in right field.
mickey mantle • hardest hit ball • mantle home run • yankee stadium • enemy territory
On May 22, 1963 Mickey Mantle came within six feet of hitting a fair ball out of Yankee Stadium. Mickey hit a 2-2 Bill Fischer pitch off the upper facade in right field.
mickey mantle • hardest hit ball • mantle home run • yankee stadium • enemy territory
Ruth Builds a House in the Bronx
The Yankees-Red Sox rivalry heated up of the field long before the two teams became bitter enemies between the lines. When Harry Frazee sold Babe Ruth, a Curse Was Born.
baeb ruth sold to yankees • harry frazze babe ruthe sell • no no nannette babe ruth • babe ruth broadway play sale • babe ruth red sox trade
The Yankees-Red Sox rivalry heated up of the field long before the two teams became bitter enemies between the lines. When Harry Frazee sold Babe Ruth, a Curse Was Born.
baeb ruth sold to yankees • harry frazze babe ruthe sell • no no nannette babe ruth • babe ruth broadway play sale • babe ruth red sox trade
Yankee Stadium Bids Farewell
The House that Ruth Built Will Close Its Doors in 2008 to Major League Baseball. The new, more modernized Yankee Stadium Signals a Newer Look for the Bronx Bombers.
sports • baseball history • new york yankees • babe ruth • bronx bombers
The House that Ruth Built Will Close Its Doors in 2008 to Major League Baseball. The new, more modernized Yankee Stadium Signals a Newer Look for the Bronx Bombers.
sports • baseball history • new york yankees • babe ruth • bronx bombers
Under Forty is Not Bad
Joe DiMaggio. That’s it. The team that has won more World Championships and lost more World Championships has had only one right handed hitter who hit at least 40 home runs in a single season. In 1937, Joe DiMaggio hit 46 home runs.
dimaggio • yankees • right handed • 40 • babe ruth
Joe DiMaggio. That’s it. The team that has won more World Championships and lost more World Championships has had only one right handed hitter who hit at least 40 home runs in a single season. In 1937, Joe DiMaggio hit 46 home runs.
dimaggio • yankees • right handed • 40 • babe ruth
New York Baseball Stadiums
The new homes of the New York Yankees and New York Mets are not what the teams were use to in their old stadiums
new york baseball stadiums jury still out • new york baseball stadiums costly • yankee stadium is a bandbox • citi field a pitchers park • yankee stadium has unfamilier feel
The new homes of the New York Yankees and New York Mets are not what the teams were use to in their old stadiums
new york baseball stadiums jury still out • new york baseball stadiums costly • yankee stadium is a bandbox • citi field a pitchers park • yankee stadium has unfamilier feel
Donnie Baseball's Greatest Playing Moment
More than thirteen years removed from his retirement, a look at Don Mattingly's brilliant 1995 postseason.
don mattingly career stats • don mattingly postseason • don mattingly new york yankees • don mattingly plaoffs • don mattingly seattle mariners
More than thirteen years removed from his retirement, a look at Don Mattingly's brilliant 1995 postseason.
don mattingly career stats • don mattingly postseason • don mattingly new york yankees • don mattingly plaoffs • don mattingly seattle mariners
Four More Years
Bob Feller missed almost four seasons, returning to active duty with the Indians at the end of the 1945 season, starting only 9 games, but in 1946, the 27 year old Feller picked up where the 23 year old Feller had left off.
bob feller • yankees • new york yankees • yankee stadium • gehrig
Bob Feller missed almost four seasons, returning to active duty with the Indians at the end of the 1945 season, starting only 9 games, but in 1946, the 27 year old Feller picked up where the 23 year old Feller had left off.
bob feller • yankees • new york yankees • yankee stadium • gehrig
Predestined?
Part of baseball’s magnetic appeal is that in almost every game there are unique variations on familiar themes. Fortunate fans see things they have never seen before while even more fortunate fans may experience seeing things that no one has ever seen. On April 10, 2005, fans at Yankee Stadium saw a play that led some to wonder about the predestined hit, only the hit wasn’t a hit.
yankees • world series • yankee stadium • predestined • carl pavano
Part of baseball’s magnetic appeal is that in almost every game there are unique variations on familiar themes. Fortunate fans see things they have never seen before while even more fortunate fans may experience seeing things that no one has ever seen. On April 10, 2005, fans at Yankee Stadium saw a play that led some to wonder about the predestined hit, only the hit wasn’t a hit.
yankees • world series • yankee stadium • predestined • carl pavano
Reggie Arrives
The New York Yankees' 1978 season was one of THE most memorable in the team's history. <B>This is the first in a series of articles about that season.</B>
new york yankees • new york • yankees • world series • champions
The New York Yankees' 1978 season was one of THE most memorable in the team's history. <B>This is the first in a series of articles about that season.</B>
new york yankees • new york • yankees • world series • champions
Sam
Sam sat down as Mariano Rivera entered the game even though it wasn’t a save situation. After Bernie retired and Posada was sent to Arizona as part of the package that brought Randy Johnson to New York, only Rivera and Jeter remained from the last championship team. Rivera retired four straight batters to preserve the win.
new york yankees • steinbrenner • world series • yankee stadium • roger clemens
Sam sat down as Mariano Rivera entered the game even though it wasn’t a save situation. After Bernie retired and Posada was sent to Arizona as part of the package that brought Randy Johnson to New York, only Rivera and Jeter remained from the last championship team. Rivera retired four straight batters to preserve the win.
new york yankees • steinbrenner • world series • yankee stadium • roger clemens
A Tale of Two Curtain Calls
Curtain calls by baseball players after home runs are commonplace. A long time ago, a Yankee hit a home run that truly deserved a curtain call because a long time ago, a curtain call meant much more than it does today.
giambi • curtain call • maris • stallard • sixty first home run.
Curtain calls by baseball players after home runs are commonplace. A long time ago, a Yankee hit a home run that truly deserved a curtain call because a long time ago, a curtain call meant much more than it does today.
giambi • curtain call • maris • stallard • sixty first home run.
Game Seven Four Consecutive Years
It is unusual for the visiting team to win the seventh game of the World Series, but it happened every time from 1955-1958.
seventh game world series • visiting team world series • visiting team • brooklyn dodgers 1955 world series • yankees beat brooklyn
It is unusual for the visiting team to win the seventh game of the World Series, but it happened every time from 1955-1958.
seventh game world series • visiting team world series • visiting team • brooklyn dodgers 1955 world series • yankees beat brooklyn
Family Friendly NYC Vacation Tips
A luxury trip to NYC for the family entails careful planning. Tips and recommendations for keeping children happy during the New York City vacation help keep travel fun.
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A luxury trip to NYC for the family entails careful planning. Tips and recommendations for keeping children happy during the New York City vacation help keep travel fun.
best nyc new york city ny family vacation • tips recommendations young children happy activiti • child friendly entertainment parents moods kids • broadway shows moma met popular tourists attractio • dylans candy bars teenagers games rewards
Is A-Rod Better Than Gehrig?
Alex Rodriguez has already hit more home runs than Lou Gehrig and may break Barry's career record for home runs, but it would be silly to think that Alex is greater.
a-rod better than gehrig • alex rodriguez verus gehrig • alex better than lou • more home runs • break barry's record for home runs
Alex Rodriguez has already hit more home runs than Lou Gehrig and may break Barry's career record for home runs, but it would be silly to think that Alex is greater.
a-rod better than gehrig • alex rodriguez verus gehrig • alex better than lou • more home runs • break barry's record for home runs
Casey Wanted Mickey to Bat Second
During his career, Mickey batted primarily third or fourth, but he also hit first, second, and fifth in the Yankees' batting order.
mickey mantle batted second • mickey batted third or fourth • mantle injured • casey stengel batted mickey second • yankees were struggling
During his career, Mickey batted primarily third or fourth, but he also hit first, second, and fifth in the Yankees' batting order.
mickey mantle batted second • mickey batted third or fourth • mantle injured • casey stengel batted mickey second • yankees were struggling
Chase Wright Props Up Yankees
Chase Wright had never pitched a game above AA before April 17, but he managed to get enough outs to help the beleaguered Yankees earn a victory.
new york yankees • chase wright • injuries • aa • trenton
Chase Wright had never pitched a game above AA before April 17, but he managed to get enough outs to help the beleaguered Yankees earn a victory.
new york yankees • chase wright • injuries • aa • trenton
Forgotten Seasons
Many players, some famous stars and some little known, have had a great season that is rarely remembered. The following are a few players who had such a season.
willie mays • paul o'neill • mickey mantle • ted williams • rogers hornsby
Many players, some famous stars and some little known, have had a great season that is rarely remembered. The following are a few players who had such a season.
willie mays • paul o'neill • mickey mantle • ted williams • rogers hornsby
The Conclusion is No
If one accepts the modern criteria that have allowed Carlton Fisk and Gary Carter entry into the Hall of Fame, then Munson belongs. If one believes that the standards set by those who selected Bill Dickey, Mickey Cochrane, Yogi Berra, Roy Campanella and Johnny Bench should be used, then Munson does not belong. Neither do Carter or Fisk
yankees • world series • red sox • munson • fisk
If one accepts the modern criteria that have allowed Carlton Fisk and Gary Carter entry into the Hall of Fame, then Munson belongs. If one believes that the standards set by those who selected Bill Dickey, Mickey Cochrane, Yogi Berra, Roy Campanella and Johnny Bench should be used, then Munson does not belong. Neither do Carter or Fisk
yankees • world series • red sox • munson • fisk
A Flip-flop Season
This year the late-April Mariners looked more like the late-October Mariners of 2001. That could be a good thing.
seattle mariners • baseball • yankees • ichiro • bret boone
This year the late-April Mariners looked more like the late-October Mariners of 2001. That could be a good thing.
seattle mariners • baseball • yankees • ichiro • bret boone
Roger Clemens is a Yankee
Roger Clemens is pushing 45 years old but shows no signs of slowing down. At least that is what the Yankees, who just gave him a fortune to pitch for them, are hoping
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Roger Clemens is pushing 45 years old but shows no signs of slowing down. At least that is what the Yankees, who just gave him a fortune to pitch for them, are hoping
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Four Consecutive Yankees' Losses
The four consecutive losses to Boston in 2004 are the most well-known, but the Yankees lost four straight to the Browns in 1944 that finished their season.
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The four consecutive losses to Boston in 2004 are the most well-known, but the Yankees lost four straight to the Browns in 1944 that finished their season.
four consecutive yankees' losses • new york lost four games • 1944 pennant • yankees and athletics • doubleheader on sunday
How the Red Sox Passed the Yankees
Baseball's best rivalry keeps getting better. Here are seven reasons, to go along with their seven World Championships, why the Red Sox finally passed the Yankees.
yankees red sox rivalry • yankees better than red sox • yankees boston baseball rivalry • david ortiz postseason stats • david ortiz career stats
Baseball's best rivalry keeps getting better. Here are seven reasons, to go along with their seven World Championships, why the Red Sox finally passed the Yankees.
yankees red sox rivalry • yankees better than red sox • yankees boston baseball rivalry • david ortiz postseason stats • david ortiz career stats
Limmer's Special Pinch Hit Homer
The pitcher, the catcher, and the hitter were all Jewish. It is the only known time in major league baseball that has occurred.
rogovin • home • he • limmer • hit
The pitcher, the catcher, and the hitter were all Jewish. It is the only known time in major league baseball that has occurred.
rogovin • home • he • limmer • hit
Roger Clemens Beats the Pirates
With the whole world wondering if future Hall of Famer Roger Clemens could reverse New York's 2007 fortunes, Clemens delivered a quality start and a Win for the Yankees.
roger clemens pitches first game for the yankees • the rocket is back • roger clemens • new york yankees • roger clemens beats pirates
With the whole world wondering if future Hall of Famer Roger Clemens could reverse New York's 2007 fortunes, Clemens delivered a quality start and a Win for the Yankees.
roger clemens pitches first game for the yankees • the rocket is back • roger clemens • new york yankees • roger clemens beats pirates
Do You Blame the Marlins for Smiling?
This season will see an escalation in the hyperbole. The Yankees and Red Sox play seven games in April, three at the end of June, three at the end of July, and six during the middle and end of September. No matter what happens in the April games, in July reasons will be given to explain why the results of the first seven games should be discounted.
yankees-red sox • red sox-yankees • baseball rivalries.
This season will see an escalation in the hyperbole. The Yankees and Red Sox play seven games in April, three at the end of June, three at the end of July, and six during the middle and end of September. No matter what happens in the April games, in July reasons will be given to explain why the results of the first seven games should be discounted.
yankees-red sox • red sox-yankees • baseball rivalries.
Mantle
Mickey Mantle was great but only those who saw him play know just how important he was to his team.
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Mickey Mantle was great but only those who saw him play know just how important he was to his team.
mantle • yankees • musial • westchester • aaron
No More Pettitte. So What?
Andy Pettitte is gone. He has signed with the Houston Astros. leaving the Yankees and most of their fans upset. Pettitte won 21 games this past season and some think that he might have become the greatest of all Yankees left-handers. I don’t think so.
yankees • pettitte • astros • ford • world series.
Andy Pettitte is gone. He has signed with the Houston Astros. leaving the Yankees and most of their fans upset. Pettitte won 21 games this past season and some think that he might have become the greatest of all Yankees left-handers. I don’t think so.
yankees • pettitte • astros • ford • world series.
The Answer is Blowin' in the Wind
If only the wind had blown a different way-maybe the M's could have brought the series back for game six, and then who knows?
seattle mariners • alcs • mariner fans • losing
If only the wind had blown a different way-maybe the M's could have brought the series back for game six, and then who knows?
seattle mariners • alcs • mariner fans • losing
Cleveland, Not Boston: Part 1
Even then they fooled the fans. Not too far from the Red Sox training camp was the winter home of the circus, ?The Greatest Show on Earth,? which claimed, every spring, that this year?s show would be bigger and better than ever. Just like the Red Sox.
yankees • red sox • indians • stengel • rivalry
Even then they fooled the fans. Not too far from the Red Sox training camp was the winter home of the circus, ?The Greatest Show on Earth,? which claimed, every spring, that this year?s show would be bigger and better than ever. Just like the Red Sox.
yankees • red sox • indians • stengel • rivalry
Cleveland, Not Boston: Part 3
Want some more interesting information? Guess who hit a home run off Ralph Branca in Game 1. Right. Robert Brown Thomson, the Staten Island Scot. Thomson and Monte Irvin hit home runs, Jim Hearn pitched a complete game, giving up only an Andy Pafko home run, and the Giants won, 3-1.
giants • dodgers • brooklyn • yankees • ebbets field
Want some more interesting information? Guess who hit a home run off Ralph Branca in Game 1. Right. Robert Brown Thomson, the Staten Island Scot. Thomson and Monte Irvin hit home runs, Jim Hearn pitched a complete game, giving up only an Andy Pafko home run, and the Giants won, 3-1.
giants • dodgers • brooklyn • yankees • ebbets field
It Wasn't That Easy
But winning teams do what is necessary to win and that is just what the 1961 Yankees did. Not only wasn’t it as easy as some make it appear to have been---it wasn’t easy at all. It never is.
new york yankees • world series • casey stengel • mickey mantle • roger maris
But winning teams do what is necessary to win and that is just what the 1961 Yankees did. Not only wasn’t it as easy as some make it appear to have been---it wasn’t easy at all. It never is.
new york yankees • world series • casey stengel • mickey mantle • roger maris
A New Turn for Red Sox-Yankees Rivalry
The Yankees can't seem to buy a win against the Red Sox in 2009 and that could spell bad news when the playoffs roll around. Can one be cursed by a broken curse?
new york yankees • boston red sox • yankees red sox rivalry • mlb playoffs • world series champions
The Yankees can't seem to buy a win against the Red Sox in 2009 and that could spell bad news when the playoffs roll around. Can one be cursed by a broken curse?
new york yankees • boston red sox • yankees red sox rivalry • mlb playoffs • world series champions
A Stadium for the Yanks & Giants
Stoneham suggested that city-owned park should be constructed in the East Bronx, near the Whitestone Bridge, to house his Giants as well as the New York Yankees.
new • dodgers • giants • site • new york
Stoneham suggested that city-owned park should be constructed in the East Bronx, near the Whitestone Bridge, to house his Giants as well as the New York Yankees.
new • dodgers • giants • site • new york
A Little Courtesy Please
The use of a courtesy runner was allowed in the major leagues until 1949. A courtesy runner could be any player on the roster, including those in the starting lineup.
courtesy runner • major league baseball • rules • yankees • david cone.
The use of a courtesy runner was allowed in the major leagues until 1949. A courtesy runner could be any player on the roster, including those in the starting lineup.
courtesy runner • major league baseball • rules • yankees • david cone.
A Weekend Drive into History
Why I'm disappointed in myself for only having been to Cooperstown once in my (albeit short) life.
cooperstown • hall of fame • hotels • a weekend drive into history • a baseball historian
Why I'm disappointed in myself for only having been to Cooperstown once in my (albeit short) life.
cooperstown • hall of fame • hotels • a weekend drive into history • a baseball historian
Baseball Writers Not Always Fair
Why the Baseball Writers should read their job description a little bit more carefully before they cast ballots on Hall of Fame candidates.
rickey henderson • hall of fame voters • tradition
Why the Baseball Writers should read their job description a little bit more carefully before they cast ballots on Hall of Fame candidates.
rickey henderson • hall of fame voters • tradition
Baseball's One-Armed Outfielder
When Pete Gray lost his arm in a childhood accident, he thought his dream of playing professional baseball would never come true. He was wrong.
one-armed outfielder • pete gray • pete gray st. louis • pete gray one arm • pete gray career statistics
When Pete Gray lost his arm in a childhood accident, he thought his dream of playing professional baseball would never come true. He was wrong.
one-armed outfielder • pete gray • pete gray st. louis • pete gray one arm • pete gray career statistics
DeLillo Novels: Crowds and Terror
Read Paperbacks Cosmopolis or White Noise, Listen to Audiobook Mao II, and Try Underworld on a Long Flight or Vacation to Discover a Great American Novelist
delillo • cosmopolis • underworld • white noise • mao ii
Read Paperbacks Cosmopolis or White Noise, Listen to Audiobook Mao II, and Try Underworld on a Long Flight or Vacation to Discover a Great American Novelist
delillo • cosmopolis • underworld • white noise • mao ii
Lou Gehrig's Story
Lou Gehrig, baseball player extraordinaire, mentally and emotionally triumphed over ALS.
lou gehrig • lou gehrig's disease • als • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis • paralysis
Lou Gehrig, baseball player extraordinaire, mentally and emotionally triumphed over ALS.
lou gehrig • lou gehrig's disease • als • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis • paralysis
Major League Baseball Trade Rumors
With several teams looking for a closer, Troy Percival, who has not pitched in almost two years, is being hunted by at least two National League East contenders.
mlb trade rumors • baseball trade rumors • major league baseball trade • todd helton trade rumors • troy percival trade rumors
With several teams looking for a closer, Troy Percival, who has not pitched in almost two years, is being hunted by at least two National League East contenders.
mlb trade rumors • baseball trade rumors • major league baseball trade • todd helton trade rumors • troy percival trade rumors
Major League Baseball Uniforms
From the Knickerbockers' pantaloons, ties, and straw hats to the Pittsburgh Pirates' pullover double-knits, the baseball uniform has been anything but uniform.
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From the Knickerbockers' pantaloons, ties, and straw hats to the Pittsburgh Pirates' pullover double-knits, the baseball uniform has been anything but uniform.
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NY Welcomes Pope Benedict XVI
Protest, chants and cheers for Pope's visit. Thousands of police officers deployed to keep Pope Benedict safe during his three-day visit to New York City.
pope benedict xv! visit new york • pope benedict in america • opus dei ready for pope • heightened security for papal visit • catholic teachers protest
Protest, chants and cheers for Pope's visit. Thousands of police officers deployed to keep Pope Benedict safe during his three-day visit to New York City.
pope benedict xv! visit new york • pope benedict in america • opus dei ready for pope • heightened security for papal visit • catholic teachers protest
Players, Owners, and Money
Today's older fans enjoy telling young fans how much the old players cared, but that is simplistic. Players cared about winning, but primarily because of money.
players • owners • money • winning important • money is primary goal
Today's older fans enjoy telling young fans how much the old players cared, but that is simplistic. Players cared about winning, but primarily because of money.
players • owners • money • winning important • money is primary goal
Ted Lost More Than a Batting Title
If Ted had one more hit or one less at bat, he would have become the first player to win the Triple Crown three times. Since 1901, only he and Hornsby have won it twice.
williams triple crown • williams wins it • ted williams red sox • triple crown winners • 1949 batting title
If Ted had one more hit or one less at bat, he would have become the first player to win the Triple Crown three times. Since 1901, only he and Hornsby have won it twice.
williams triple crown • williams wins it • ted williams red sox • triple crown winners • 1949 batting title
The 1963 Yankees' Series Loss
In 1963, the Yankees lost four consecutive games to Los Angeles. It hurt less than losing the seventh game in 1960.
1960 world series • series loss • 1963 defeat • losing series • 1963 world series
In 1963, the Yankees lost four consecutive games to Los Angeles. It hurt less than losing the seventh game in 1960.
1960 world series • series loss • 1963 defeat • losing series • 1963 world series
The Autumn of '49
The '49 American League season came down to one game between the Yankees and Red Sox. The contest was a portent of epic battles to come.
baseball history • summer of '49 • yankees and red sox • joe dimaggio • ted williams
The '49 American League season came down to one game between the Yankees and Red Sox. The contest was a portent of epic battles to come.
baseball history • summer of '49 • yankees and red sox • joe dimaggio • ted williams
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