Tag Archives: baseball

Remembering Roosevelt Stadium, Jackie Robinson and Johnny Temple

Posted on December 3, 2019 by

Organized baseball’s color barrier was torn down here. Continue reading →

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The Bloomers: Baseball’s Barnstorming Women

Posted on November 12, 2019 by

The Bloomer Girls didn’t always win, but they filled the ball parks wherever they played.
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Segregating Baseball: Little Giants and White Stockings

Posted on November 5, 2019 by

The 1887 exhibition game that defined race relations in baseball. Continue reading →

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One and Done: The Newark Peppers

Posted on October 29, 2019 by

A relocated team in an outlaw league playing in a city never considered major league. Continue reading →

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Of Cults, Baseball and Equal Rights: Pt. 3, Barnstorming Montana

Posted on February 2, 2019 by

The Kansas City Monarchs and House of David baseballers come to town. Continue reading →

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Of Cults, Baseball and Equal Rights: Pt. 2, The World Series of the West

Posted on January 26, 2019 by

An integrated baseball tournament in a segregated age. Continue reading →

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Of Cults, Baseball and Equal Rights: Pt. 1, St. Louis Cardinals vs. House of David

Posted on January 19, 2019 by

When a 19-year old female pitcher took the mound against a team with eight future Hall of Famers. Continue reading →

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A Few Curious Bits of Baseball History

Posted on July 28, 2018 by

Play Ball exhibit at History Colorado Center Continue reading →

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Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Posted on July 21, 2018 by

buy me some peanuts and an over-priced hat… Continue reading →

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14 Reasons to Love Minor League Baseball

Posted on July 14, 2018 by

Bring your dog, catch a ball, and do the YMCA. Continue reading →

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