Way, way back in time when I played high school baseball at North Kingstown High School, we had a character building exercise during spring practices. My coach, Joe Gilmartin, who went on to become one of the most successful football … Continue reading A Proper Sendoff For Rhode Island High School Baseball Seniors
One definition of the word “fool” on http://www.merriam-webster.com is “a person with a strong and habitual liking for something.” Some examples are “I’m a fool for cheeseburgers topped with blue cheese and bacon.” Or “I’m a fool for The Foo … Continue reading The RIBBE Is An April Fool For Baseball
In the celebrity world, we have Vince Vaughn, Amy Adams, Janet Jackson, and Sylvester Stallone. We have had Presidents of the United States named Ronald Reagan and Woodrow Wilson. The beauty and wonder of the world’s landscapes was captured by … Continue reading Baseball Players Who Have The Same Initials In Their First And Last Names
Here in the Rhode Island baseball community, I love to see posts and media with former collegiate or professional baseball players helping our youth athletes. Giving back to your local league or high school or community is such a priceless … Continue reading These Former Professional Baseball Players Made Much Better Professional Baseball Managers
Growing up in Rhode Island in the 1970s and 1980s, I followed the Boston Red Sox and one player in particular. He batted left handed, so I adopted my swing in Kindergarten to him. My gym teacher, Mr. Gardiner, tried … Continue reading What Happens When Your Favorite Player Leaves Town
A baseball trading card is a wonderful, tangible reminder of an era before the internet, ESPN updates, and instant access to information. The baseball card is/was a small cardboard cutout of knowledge filled with player statistics and photos, sometimes cartoon … Continue reading Retelling Baseball’s Storied History Through Baseball Cards
The Houston Astros of Major League Baseball have been investigated and found guilty of stealing signs to benefit their players in the 2017 and 2018 baseball seasons. Coaches and management staff have been relieved of their positions in the Astros’ … Continue reading Major League Baseball’s Clouded 2020 Season – The Eye for an Eye Dilemma
In celebrating February’s Black History Month, I looked through my baseball card collection to find an ideal player to spotlight. I came upon Larry Doby, a man of many “firsts” in professional baseball. Larry Doby was a professional baseball player … Continue reading Celebrating Black History Month – Larry Doby, A Man of Many Firsts In Baseball
I respectfully call my mother’s home “The Museum” because she has craftily decorated her home with memorabilia. Memorabilia from her childhood, my childhood, my siblings’ (brother and sister), sports, Irish culture, New England style, and country living. Her home is … Continue reading Rhode Island Professional Baseball Player Cards and Artifacts Found At Local Museum
When the Baseball Writers Association of America is asked to elect new members to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, they are given a number of criteria to follow. According to the website – http://www.baseballhall.org, here are the eligibility rules: … Continue reading So, Who Are These 10 Players More Eligible For The Hall of Fame Than Derek Jeter?
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