Guest WritersThe Voice of Spring By Herb Stein - February 08, 2004 It wasn't spring until Bob Murphy's voice floated over the airwaves. A Babe Retrospective By Marshall Adesman - January 27, 2004 Barry might want to bury him, but the Babe's legend will always shine on. San Jose Japanese-American Baseball Research by Dr. Steven Fugita and Ralph Pearce - January 16, 2004 A photo album covering fifties years of baseball and assimilation. The Faith of Fifty Million: Baseball, Religion and American Culture Edited by Christopher H. Evans and William R. Herzog II, Reviewed by Steve Gietschier - January 14, 2004 Some pretty heavy themes; Steve found the book a little too dense. Setting the Record Straight By Mike Trosky - September 10, 2003 Hal Trosky's grandson gives his family's version of the "Cleveland Crybabies" incident. True Love By Brian Thomas - August 20, 2003 A calendar and life are set by the game. The State of Pitching By Marshall Adesman - August 11, 2003 Whatever happened to the complete game? Three Views of Millie Deegan By Joan Barker and and Aly Barker - August 7, 2003 The Babe Ruth of Softball was an original member of the AAGPBL. The Art of Pitching in Baseball By Henry Chadwick - August 1, 2003 A reprint of an 1886 Scientific American article concerning the curve ball and other aspects of pitching. Magic Time By W.P. Kinsella, Reviewed by Vic Verney - July 23, 2003 A long literary look at Kinsella's latest baseball work. Glenn Burke By S. Johnson - July 18, 2003 Some art for our Glenn Burke page. The Adventures of Oil Can Harry's By Jerry Pritikin - June 23, 2003 A recounting of a trip to the 1978 Gay World Series. Baseball and Romance By Marshall Adesman - June 17, 2003 It's Spring and young men's thoughts turn to... The Great Dane By Marshall Adesman - April 8, 2003 An amazing minor league moment. No Bull - Durham Had a Classic By Marshall Adesman - April 4, 2003 A look back at Durham's old ballpark. The Giants And White Sox Circle the Globe: A Brief Overview By James Elfers - January 9, 2003 James covers the international segment of the 1913 tour. Hawaii Baseball - Hank Oana By Mike Bridgewater - January 7, 2003 A profile of one of Hawaii's greatest players. The Oedipal Dynamics of Baseball By Herbert H. Stein, M.D. - January 3, 2003 What do the Brooklyn Dodgers have to do with your father? Depends on your family... Vivian Kellogg By Joyce M. Smith - December 13, 2002 The life of Vivian Kellogg, a first basewoman from the AAGPBL. Eric Karros By Sarah Morris - December 11, 2002 A profile of the Chicago first baseman. The Inside Game - The Science of Baseball By Hugh S. Fullerton - December 9, 2002 A reprint of a great 1910 article. Wagner, Twain, and Lincoln By Jan Finkel - December 7, 2002 An homage to the great Honus Wagner. Matty: A Giant in San Francisco By James Elfers - December 5, 2002 Who was the first Giant pitcher to post a win in San Francisco? Amazingly it was Christy Mathewson in 1913. Field of Dreams - Constructing a Daydream By Herbert H. Stein, M.D. - November 18, 2002 A long look at Field of Dreams and the blurring between fantasy and reality. A Look at the Agreement By Marshall Adesman - November 7, 2002 We're all happy that there was no strike this past season. But what's in that new contract? Ode to Satch By Shane Smith - November 5, 2002 A poem recounting the feats of Satchel Paige. When Matty Met the Big Train By Scott Fiesthumel - November 1, 2002 An account of the only known game between Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson. Life on the Farm by Victor Verney - June 8, 2002 A long look at Jerry Reuss and the Iowa Cubs. A Dispatch from Caracas - The 2002 Caribbean Series by Steve Holmes - February 17, 2002 Steve gives us the lowdown from Venezuela on this year's Caribbean Series. A 2002 Caribbean Series Photo Album by Kevin Smith - February 12, 2002 We join Kevin in Venezuela for this year's Caribbean Series. Ross Youngs by David King - February 9, 2002 A walk through the Cooperstown scrapbooks of one of McGraw's favorite players. Running a Minor League Ballclub by Marshall Adesman - January 29, 2002 Marshall shares his times in Florida in the late 1970s as Assistant to the General Manager of the St. Petersburg Cardinals. My Adventure with Judge Landis by Wally Berger and George Snyder - December 31, 2001 Wally went barnstorming one year and got in trouble with the Commissioner. This is his version of the events. An Encounter with the Great Satchel Paige by Wally Berger and George Snyder - December 19, 2001 The great Boston Braves slugger of the 1930's recounts a winter showdown with Satch himself. Barnstormers! by Barry Swanton - October 18, 2001 In the old days players would travel the country entertaining the fans. Read some tales from yesteryear. Bat Lore by Bill Curran - September 28, 2001 Bill takes a look at the hitter's favorite weapon. Nisei - Early Japanese American Baseball Players by Charles Vascalleros - August 10, 2001 Even behind barbed wire, these immigrants saw baseball as an important part of their culture. Read about their history and the efforts of Kerry Nakagawa to tell their story. Everything I Need To Know, I Learned from '59 Topps by T.S. O'Connell - July 18, 2001 Why go to school? All of life's important lessons can be learned from baseball cards. Canadians Also Love Baseball by Barry Swanton - July 2, 2001 Barry argues that the people North of the border have a rich baseball tradition. Rowdy Richard and Me by Ev Parker - June 22, 2001 A poem about meeting a hero. Opening Day, Los Angeles by Jennifer Floto - April 10, 2001 A rare ticket for Dodger's Opening Day floats into the hands of Jennifer Floto. Dedicated fans, Gary Sheffield and parking... |