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When the Yankees won five consecutive World Series titles: club's roster was filled with talented players, led by manager Casey Stengel who believed in their abilities
"WINNING A WORLD SERIES is a thrill. Even winning as many as the New York Yankees have over the years is great. "WINNING A WORLD SERIES is a...
Baseball Digest, 10/01/08 by Randy Schultz · More from publication -
Johnny Bench: set the standard for catching in the majors: when he broke in with the Reds in the late 1960s, his defensive, offensive and leadership skills were unmatched in the big leagues
IN 1969, BOSTON RED SOX HALL OF Famer Ted Williams autographed a baseball for Johnny Bench. On it, the great hitter simply inscribed, "To a Hall of...
Baseball Digest, 09/01/08 by Randy Schultz · More from publication -
Elston Howard, a valuable part of Yankee world series teams: former catcher was a major contributor offensively, defensively, with the pitching staff and in the clubhouse
"ELSTON HOWARD. HE COULD do it all. He could catch. He could play first base and the outfield. "ELSTON HOWARD. HE COULD do it all. He could...
Baseball Digest, 08/01/08 by Randy Schultz · More from publication -
Orel Hershiser and the Dodgers strung together a miraculous season: in 1988, Los Angeles won the World Series behind an incredible pitching performance during the regular season and playoffs by its ace
NINETEEN EIGHTY-EIGHT. THE year of the "Bulldog." No, this isn't a tale dealing with a special Chinese year. Instead, it is the story of a pitcher...
Baseball Digest, 05/01/08 by Randy Schultz · More from publication -
Former pitcher Sal Maglie recalls his days in the majors: one-time 20-game winner was matched against Don Larsen when the Yankee hurler tossed a perfect game
ON OCTOBER 8, 1956 DON Larsen of the New York Yankees pitched the only perfect no-hit game in World Series history. ON OCTOBER 8, 1956 DON Larsen...
Baseball Digest, 10/01/07 by Randy Schultz · More from publication -
Don Drysdale: one of the great pitchers of his era: big D was a durable big-game starter who won a Cy Young Award in 1962 and set a record with six consecutive shutouts in 1968
Hard-throwing side-armer noted for intimidating style and durability. Had 209-166 record with 2.95 ERA and 2,486 strikeouts. Led N.L. in strikeouts...
Baseball Digest, 11/01/06 by Randy Schultz · More from publication -
Hall of Famer Warren Spahn: the all-time record holder for victories by a left-hander with 363, he won 20-plus games in a season 13 times
IF NOTHING HAPPENS TO THAT boy in the way of injuries, he's going to be one of the best in the business. He has an easy motion and every time he...
Baseball Digest, 09/01/05 by Randy Schultz · More from publication -
Joe McCarthy ranks among baseball's greatest managers: Hall of Fame skipper posted a career winning percentage of .615 while capturing seven World Series titles and 2,125 lifetime victories
"JOE MCCARTHY'S LIVE CENTERED around baseball. I think that's why he felt that everyone else's life should be the same. "JOE MCCARTHY'S LIVE...
Baseball Digest, 08/01/05 by Randy Schultz · More from publication -
Clyde Sukeforth: former player, coach and scout played roles in Jackie Robinson's signing and the 1951 N.L. pennant
"GAME CALLED BECAUSE OF rain" is one of the most famous cover illustrations Norman Rockwell ever produced for the Saturday Evening Post. "GAME...
Baseball Digest, 07/01/05 by Randy Schultz · More from publication -
1955 Ad
WHEN I LOOK BACK AT IT, had anyone told me that the '55 Dodgers would finally win the World Series at the beginning of that season, I don't know if...
Baseball Digest, 06/01/05 by Randy Schultz · More from publication
