Ted Williams and Minnie Minoso enjoy a moment together during the 1959 All-Star Game. It was Minoso’s 6th All-Star appearance and Williams’ 18th, so this was far from a new experience for two of my favorite ball players of all time. Unfortunately neither player made much of an impact in the game as Minoso went 0 for 5 and Williams did not start but was used as a pinch hitter late in the game; where he took a walk.
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I have no idea who this woman is or what the backstory is on this, but it’s a great photo related to the 1913 World Series in which the Giants and A’s faced off in the Fall Classic for the third time in less than a decade. Both teams have played each other in the World Series four times (1989, 1913, 1911, 1905), with the A’s coming out on top each year besides 1905.
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This photo of Larry Doby, Satchel Paige and Jackie Robinson is simply amazing. What I’d give to listen to these former Negro League stars and future Hall of Famers talk.
I’m curious as to when this was taken? The Indians and Dodgers never faced off in the World Series and all three men never played in an All-Star Game together during Paige’s years with the Indians. I assume it was taken during a barnstorming/exhibition game or maybe even during Spring Training? If anyone has any backstory to this photo, definitely let me know.
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Gene Lillard and Bill Lillard both played together for a short time in 1937 with the San Francisco Seals. Although the brothers both had short careers in the big leagues, they had long careers in the minor leagues; with both spending time with various Pacific Coast League teams.
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Game 5 of the 1940 World Series. Hank Greenberg hits a homerun in the 3rd inning of Gene Thompson of the Reds. At first look, this photo of old Tiger Stadium (then known as Briggs Stadium) may not seem like something quite worth sharing. However, I suggest clicking on it for a large version, which has incredible detail for an action photo from that era.
