Recognizing the trailblazer
Jackie Robinson Day
Jackie Robinson Day
I did something I’d never done at Shea Stadium before: I fell asleep. Here’s the backstory: I worked Wednesday night, but managed to get into bed by 3 a.m. I planned on a good six hours’ sleep before waking up…
On one of my trips to the Hall of Fame, I took the photo above of a Babe Ruth Christmas card. I was enamored with it; I found it personal and whimsical. You often see the Babe described as a big…
August 1, 1999 New Jersey’s baseball history is rooted in Newark. Sure, one of the first organized professional games was played in Hoboken, but Newark’s involvement with the national pastime lasted much longer. However, in 1949, it all disappeared. The…
I’m no critic and I don’t aspire to be one. I don’t have a technical eye. I don’t go to movies looking for flaws, inconsistencies or mistakes. I’ve never walked out on a film because, if I’ve paid money to…
While looking through my baseball photos on Flickr the other night, it hit me just how many times I’ve been fortunate to see a brilliant sunset while at the ballpark. So, hey, the natural thing is a post about it,…
This is the eighth in a series. Previous posts are: Trenton ThunderCape Fear CrocsNewark BearsNew Jersey CardinalsNew Jersey JackalsStaten Island YankeesSomerset Patriots August 22, 1999 The Surf is always up at the Sandcastle. The name is a bit misleading, but…