Joe DiMaggio. 1880s Baseball. Dmitri Disses Bonds. Dick Allen. Teddy Ballgame.
A great view from behind of Joe DiMaggio in the batter’s box. It doesn’t get much better than this as it gives you about as close of a view into what DiMaggio saw from home plate in those years.
I must say that Baseball photographers from yesteryear were incredibly brave. I often wonder if any photographers from that era ever got seriously injured while taking photos on the field?
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An 1880’s African American Baseball team from Danbury, Connecticut. Such an amazing photo in so many ways, click on the photo for a nice close up of the team.
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Say what you want about Dmitri Young, but I’ve always liked him. Recently I found this video from 2007 in which he addresses Barry Bonds chasing the all-time home run record by suggesting that “If it was Ken Griffey Junior I think it would be a little more exciting.” I must admit that I like Dmitri even more now.
Someone give this man a contract right now.
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An odd photo of Dick Allen actually smiling during his time first stint with the Phillies. I hope to see that same smile again one day when he eventually gets into the Hall of Fame like he rightfully deserves.
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Ted Williams hitting grapefruits tossed by Red Sox Manager Joe Cronin. I would love to know the story behind this?
ninety feet of perfection. 