YANKEE MONIKERS & NICKNAMES Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - September 5, 20170 A lot of things are not the way they used to be. And that is especially true in the world of sports. Baseball once held bragging rights to the best and most nicknames. And the Yankees led the pack in that regard. For your edification and pleasure, a sampler of some
The Rivalry: Yanks vs Red Sox Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - August 16, 2017August 17, 20170 Babe Ruth at Fenway Back then, as the story goes, there was a get-together in the woods. A Red Sox fan, a Cub fan and a Pirate fan were there. They all wondered when their team would make it to the World Series again and decided to call on God for
How Murderers’ Row Shaped Baseball Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - August 2, 2017August 2, 20170 When Yankee owner Colonel Ruppert's "Rough Riders," as some called them in the late 1920s, were not going head to head against their American League competition, they were playing exhibition games in Buffalo, Omaha, Rochester, Columbus, Dayton, Indianapolis... Everyone in the little cities and small towns wanted to catch a glimpse
Derek Jeter and the Yankees of New York, By the Numbers Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - May 17, 2017May 23, 20170 All the hype and hullabaloo has now ebbed and Derek Jeter day and night is part of baseball lore and legend. He was and is one of a kind. Driven, dedicated, talented, the “Captain” deserves all the accolades, all the awards. He has earned them. The Yankees have always had a
Opening Day at Yankee Stadium: 1927 Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - March 15, 20170 Another spring, another season, another baseball opening day. One of the most memorable of openings days at the “House That Ruth Built” took place in 1927 when the old Yankee Stadium was just four years old. Owner Colonel Jacob Ruppert was very upbeat about prospects for baseball in 1927 but was muted
YANKEE MONIKERS & NICKNAMES, HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - February 23, 2017February 23, 20170 Nom de plumes, aliases, sobriquets, catch words - nicknames, all time, all ways for Yankees. Through the decades sporting scribes, fans, friends and relatives, opponents and teammates have outdone themselves pinning nom de plumes, aliases, sobriquets, catch words - nick-names on Yankee personnel and experiences. These have run the gamut, from
Daring, Definitive New York Yankees Quiz 9 Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - July 14, 2016July 14, 20160 Lots of terrific questions and answers were sent along but only a few made my editorializing. Keep them coming. You do not have to be a Yankee fan to take the quiz – it’s sort of a brain teaser. Go to it 94. Who said: "I won't be active in
Daunting, Daring, Definitive New York Yankees Quiz 8 Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - May 16, 2016May 16, 20160 Lots of terrific questions and answers were sent along but only a few made my editorializing. Keep them coming. You do not have to be a Yankee fan to take the quiz – it’s sort of a brain teaser. Go to it. 82. After Lou Gehrig, who became the next captain? A.
16-25: More Yankees by the Numbers Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - May 8, 20160 And now the numbers keep coming. Reaction has been so positive, that herewith the latest installment for numerals for the team from the Bronx. Please send along your own numbers 16 Number of career grand slams for Babe Ruth Whitey Ford's Number retired in 1974. The slick southpaw wore number
Smithsonian Channel Points Out The Greatness of Babe Ruth Reviews by Russ_Cohen - April 29, 2016April 29, 20160 In a series of great baseball short films the Smithsonian Channel has done a superlative job in the upcoming episode on Babe Ruth. Major League Legends is the series. To me, Ruth has had the most impact on any sport on earth. It’s undeniable. The film points out how popular he
