Gil Hodges shows of his new bat in this early 1950's vintage International News Press Photo.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Thank You Vin!
My stomach was all tied in knots last night after hearing that Vin Scully would be making a special announcement about his future with the team this morning.Fortunately, I had nothing to worry about. Vin Scully will be with us for at least one more year. Thank You Vin!
“I’m just honored and humbled to continue my association with the Dodgers, which has been a major part of my life,” said Scully.
Blog Kiosk: 8/22/2010
At the end of the day I will respect whatever decision Vin Scully makes. I would love more than anything, though, to have a chance to enjoy him for at least one more season.
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- This is some great news. Dave Roberts is expecting a full recovery from Hodgkin's lymphoma, via LA Times.
- Wow! What an incredible statue of Jackie Robinson, via Vin Scully is My Homeboy. Unfortunately, a Nat destroyed it. Damn you!
- REA shares a story about a vintage Baseball card set that had been passed down from generation to generation since 1915.
My father Harry Dolton Smith, raised in Saint Paul, Minnesota, at the age of 15, bought the complete set of 1915 Cracker Jack Ball Players, in 1915 for $.25 and two box tops. I think he said the display book was extra and he couldn’t afford to buy it. He started to collect the 1914 set but it was too costly to buy each box of confection, and the cards were damaged by the candy. So he jumped at the chance to buy the whole set in 1915.
- Busted Coverage has some racy photos of Sara Saco-Verti, the better half of the "foul ball couple."
- Schulte Auctions has some never before seen family photos of Babe Ruth, here.
- Meet Victoria Levan, a Topps employee with a real life inserted Baseball card in Allen & Ginter. (Hat Tip: A Cardboard Problem)
- I don't know were I've been, but I've just discovered the glorious wonder of Wipeout!
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Saturday, August 21, 2010
eBay: Siesta!
It's a warm Saturday afternoon. The sun is out, and the mind, body and soul needs some rejuvenation. Hugh Casey, of the Brooklyn Dodgers, takes advantage of the time to get some rest in the vintage press photo below.
Friday, August 20, 2010
The Garvey Hustle
Here is a great action packed press photo (complete with editorial markings) of Steve Garvey doing his damnedest to score from second base on a single from Dusty Baker in the 3rd inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 20, 1978. Unfortunately, he is tagged out by catcher, Ed Ott.
eBay: Willard Mullin Art on Vintage Pocket Schedules
Willard Mullin was the king of sports editorial cartoons. He was like a muse, drawing the happenings of the day to enlighten and entertain the masses. Without him we wouldn't have the Brooklyn "Bum," and we would all have been worse off for it.
Other than the local papers, you could find his work on numerous other advertising vehicles throughout New York. Below is a collection of vintage pocket schedules that feature his drawings. Check them out and enjoy.
Here is the back of the 1951 pocket schedule.
Here is a 1952 pocket schedule with the Dodger "Bum" and the Giant ballplayer duking it out.
The 1953 pocket schedule.
The 1954 pocket schedule. This one is a little bit too merry for my taste.
This is probably the best one of all. The Brooklyn "Bum" shows off his new tattoo- "Woil' Champions."
Other than the local papers, you could find his work on numerous other advertising vehicles throughout New York. Below is a collection of vintage pocket schedules that feature his drawings. Check them out and enjoy.
Here is the back of the 1951 pocket schedule.
Here is a 1952 pocket schedule with the Dodger "Bum" and the Giant ballplayer duking it out.
The 1953 pocket schedule.
The 1954 pocket schedule. This one is a little bit too merry for my taste.
This is probably the best one of all. The Brooklyn "Bum" shows off his new tattoo- "Woil' Champions."
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