The 1911 World Series was a remarkable event in baseball history, with one player in particular standing out among the rest. Frank “Home Run” Baker, a star third baseman for the Philadelphia Athletics, made a lasting impact on the series with his exceptional performance on the field. Baker, who earned his nickname “Home Run” for … Read moreLet’s Recall the 1911 World Series and Frank “Home Run” Baker!
In the world of baseball, safety equipment has come a long way since the early days of the sport. One significant moment in the history of player safety occurred in 1941, when the Brooklyn Dodgers became the first team to start wearing helmets during games. This decision was made in response to a tragic event … Read more1941: The Dodgers start wearing helmets. Let’s Recall the Tragedy of Ray Chapman
Let’s Recall Hank Aaron’s First Major League Home Run! On April 23, 1954, a young and talented rookie by the name of Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron stepped up to the plate for the Milwaukee Braves in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Little did anyone know at that moment, but Aaron was about to … Read moreLet’s Recall Hank Aaron’s First Major League Home Run!