No matter how many times he led the league in hits, home runs, or RBI, Willard Brown was dogged by allegations that he didn’t give his best. But Brown was no slacker; he was simply saving it for when he needed it. […]
In the summer of 1938, Satchel Paige’s arm, which had been working non-stop year-round for more than a decade, suddenly went dead. No longer able to ply the trade that had made him a star on the same par as Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb, Satchel Paige hit rock bottom. […]
Since 2020 I have illustrated eight covers for the Baseball Research Journal. Since baseball’s magic number is nine, this week I’ll take you through the process of creating my ninth cover. This is Part 5 […]
Since 2020 I have illustrated eight covers for the Baseball Research Journal. Since baseball’s magic number is nine, this week I’ll take you through the process of creating my ninth cover. This is Part 4 […]
Since 2020 I have illustrated eight covers for the Baseball Research Journal. Since baseball’s magic number is nine, this week I’ll take you through the process of creating my ninth cover. This is Part 3 […]
When Jackie Robinson integrated the International League in 1946, there were 52 minor leagues operating in North America. It was up to 51 other strong individuals to be the first in the other 51 leagues. Mickey Stubblefield was one of them. […]