“Here stands baseball’s perfect warrior. Here stands baseball’s perfect knight.” – Former Major League Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick’s description of Stan Musial on his final day as a ball player in 1963.
If one were to compile a short list of the greatest outfielders to have ever played the game, names such as Cobb, Ruth, Aaron, [...]

Today’s Trivia contest features Lee Lowenfish’s The Imperfect Diamond.  Be the first person to answer the question by leaving a comment below, and you will receive a copy of the newest edition- its a very good book, for someone interested in the history and business of the game.  This contest is open to anyone who [...]

Events
1946 – In the newly formed Liga de Beisbol Profesional de Venezuela, Magallenes defeats Vargas 3-2 in 17 innings.  While 17 inning games do happen from time to time, it is not often that both pitchers, in this case Alex Carrasquel and Roy Welmaker, go the distance. 
1966 – Ted Williams, the last player to [...]

So, I am taking Tuesday Trivia to myself this week.  From all the events I go to, from the Baseball Winter Meetings trade show to the All-Star Game to various dinners, I end up with a lot of baseball related products.  This week I have put together a grab a bag of prizes, including a [...]

Events
1950 – Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller suggests he should receive a pay cut after a disappointing season.  The Indians oblige and decrease his salary $20,000 to $45,000.
1973 – The Red Sox sign Orlando Cepeda to be their Designated Hitter, the first player ever signed with the intent to play exclusively this [...]