BASEBALL LINGO: WHAT THE EXPRESSIONS MEAN, HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY (Part II)

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by Harvey Frommer - July 3, 2019July 3, 20190

Reactions to Part I were so effusive, that Part II is here for your enjoyment. Reactions always welcomed. THE WALKING MAN Eddie Yost played nearly two decades in the major leagues. His lifetime batting average was only .254, but that didn't keep him off the bases. Yost coaxed pitchers into

HANK BAUER Remembered

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by Russ_Cohen - November 26, 20170

He was born in East St. Louis, Illinois on July 31, 1922. Like Yogi Berra, his education only lasted through the eighth grade. The tough and gritty Bauer was a Marine in the Second World War and saw action in the battle of Okinawa. "We went in with 64," he recalled,

YANKEE MONIKERS & NICKNAMES

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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

Summer of ’41: Joe DiMaggio’s Epic 56-Game Hitting Streak

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by Harvey Frommer - August 24, 2017August 24, 20170

With all the hype and hoopla surrounding Aaron Judge and with all the comparisons to the accomplishments of the Yankee Clipper, what Joe Di did in 1947 stands at the top of the list . So here is the flashback. The 1941 Yankees were a loaded team. They would win 101

REMEMBERING THE YANKEE CLIPPER

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by Harvey Frommer - July 13, 20170

All the hype and histrionics over Aaron Judge and some of the over-reaching comparisons to Joe DiMaggio trigger the need to go back and re-visit what the Yankee legend was all about. He was born Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio on November 25, 1914 in Martinez, California, one of nine children of Rosalie

Start Sending the News, Part II

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by Harvey Frommer - July 5, 2017July 6, 20170

Apocryphal: Story or statement of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true. “The Babe’s Age” Born George Herman Ruth on February 6, 1895 in Baltimore, as the story got around, was an orphan. That was not true. His mother died when he was 16, and his father when he was in

SPORTS BOOKSHELF: Dinner with DiMaggio, Coach Wooden and Me. … and more

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by Russ_Cohen - June 5, 2017June 5, 20170

All kinds of new sports books. All kinds of interesting reading. What follows if the pick of the pack. Enjoy Dinner with DiMaggio by Richard Sandomir (Hatchette Books, $26.00, 350 pages) is a bit overblown and repetitive which more careful editing would have fixed. There is also data on the

Start Spreading the News

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by Harvey Frommer - May 11, 2017May 11, 20170

With the New York Yankees back in business and the future looking bright and my THE ULTIMATE YANKEE BOOK coming out this fall, for your reading pleasure - -a small excerpt. Apocryphal Story or statement of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true. The Trade As the story goes, Sox owner Tom

YANKEE MONIKERS & NICKNAMES, HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY

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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

26 to 35 – New York Yankees By the Numbers

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by Harvey Frommer - July 26, 20160

Numerology – amounts, stats quantities, numerals, whatever you call them – they keep on 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. Will credit your selection if used. 26 No Yankee pitcher has won