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Let It Grow, Davey

With Davey Lopes rejoining the ranks of Dodger Nation I thought this vintage print found on eBay would be appropriate. It is a 1975 Linnett Portrait drawn by Charles Linnett of Walpole, Mass. These were available originally in various retail stores (possibly at Dodger Stadium) and sometimes given away at games as a promotional "Portrait Day". I am unsure if the Dodgers did the latter.

As you can see, it shows Davey with not only a full head of hair, but also a nice thick afro to boot. I say, "Davey, grow it back!" Of course, Lopes in 1975 was only 30 years old so this request may be a little difficult for him to accomplish today.

(eBay Auction Link)

Missing Dodger Stadium?

As the winter months drag on we are left with a loss only a Baseball fan can understand. The sounds of an unsettled crowd, the ping of a batted ball, along with the aroma of freshly cut grass, are absent. There are no chants. There is no wave. We cannot wax poetically about a bouncing beach ball. The muse, whose voice still resonates throughout our city, lays in wait for warmer weather. Alas, we are left in a kind of limbo as we trudge through the freeze waiting for the Spring season to begin.

To help ease your mind and mine a fellow fan named Isaac Goeckeritz put together a great little short film about a summer evening at Dodger Stadium that I think will surely help.

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Probably One of the Best Awards a Player Can Get

It's pretty rare today to be so popular and respected on the field that the fans, themselves, get together to present an award to you. Well, this old-time Brooklyn pitcher was graced with that kind of adoration. In 1920, Brooklyn fans pooled together some funds to present this medallion to Sherry Smith. It recently sold for $2500.00.

The Dodgers, or the Robins as they were known then, won the pennant that year and played the Cleveland Indians in the World Series. Smith was outstanding in the season going 11-9 with a 1.85 ERA. He would both start and provide relief that year. In the World Series he threw 2 complete games- winning game 3 on a 3 hitter, but lost game 6, 1-0.

(Auction Link)

Vintage Walter Johnson

Photo blogs focused on vintage subjects has become an obsession recently. I can't get enough of these black & white pics of yesteryear.

Below is a 1924 Baseball related photo from National Photo Company Collection on a glass negative of a whole bunch of Walter Johnson statues made by Dunbar Studios, via Shorpy Blog. Funny thing is that I don't recall ever seeing these on the collecting market. Anyone know anything about them?

(Pic Link: Shorpy)

Here is another photo of one of these statues being presented by Dunbar to President Calvin Coolidge in 1924.

(Pic Link)

The Holidays on the Mind

Since the recent passing of Thanksgiving I have had only one thing on my mind- Christmas Lights. So, I thought it only proper to pass along this great video that features 100 insanely awesome light displays in just 2 minutes.

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