The Not So Amazin’ Mets Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - September 19, 2018September 19, 20180 The first run they ever scored came on a balk. They lost the first nine games they ever played. Rumor has it they picked the name of the best pitcher (Tom Seaver) in their history out of a hat on April Fools' Day. They were supposed to be the replacement for
More Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the (Part II)Yankees Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - August 8, 2018August 8, 20180 Much terrific reaction to the first piece on this topic has now resulted in more. There is a world of fascinating sidebars, trivia items, facts and factoids about the Bronx Bombers. Enjoy another sampling. Yogi Berra, Mosts, a Partial List Most postseason games - Yogi Berra holds the record for appearing in
YANKEE QUIZ, PART III Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - January 5, 2018January 5, 20180 Welcome to 2018 and by popular demand, the third in the series of teasing, tantalizing, tough questions about the New York Yankees. Enjoy. And reminder, no peeking. If you get half the answers correct you are an All Star. 31. Who founded “Yankeeland Farm” in Frederick, Maryland after his playing career
Start Spreading the News Baseballology 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 Stadium, Opening Day 1961 and More Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - March 30, 2017July 6, 20170 With Opening Day 2017 just around the corner, it’s just fascinating to flash back to another time, another Yankee Stadium, another cast of characters In freezing rain on Opening Day April 17, 1961 only 1,947 hardy souls showed up. Whitey Ford got the Yankees off to a good start blanking Kansas
Yankee Doodle Dandies Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - January 14, 20170 We are into January 2017 but come September THE ULTIMATE YANKEE BOOK by yours truly will make its debut. What follows is just a sampling of “ultimate” content. Enjoy. Reactions always welcomed. Travel by Airplane In 1946, the Yankees became the first team to regularly travel by airplane. The team
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
