Earl Homer Sheely was born on February 12, 1893 in Bushnell, Illinois. He was a first baseman for the Chicago White Sox from 1921-1927. In 1925, he was sixth in voting for the American League MVP. In that season, he batted .315 in 153 games and accrued 111 RBI’s with 43 double, 3 triples and…
Here’s a list of what many consider the top ten Major League Baseball teams of all time. These teams excelled not only in their regular-season records but also in postseason play, often finishing with World Series titles.
Covering the ten worst Major League Baseball (MLB) teams from 1900-1924 is a journey through some tough seasons. Baseball was solidifying its place as America’s pastime during these years, but many teams struggled to find success. For each of these teams, I’ll include the team owner’s name, manager, season record, and the names and statistics…
Their legacy remains evident, as many of their accomplishments continue to be celebrated and compared to modern players’ achievements.
From 1884-1886, there was a professional baseball team in st. Louis known as the St. Louis Maroons. It was established by Henry Lucas (more on him later). The team played in the Union Association and dominated the only and only season the league was in existence. St. Louis Maroons debuted on April 20, 1884, at…
A Few BIOS of Stars of Yesteryear in Baseball These stars of the 19th century of baseball are almost forgotten. But not quite as I have selected a dozen to highlight that were on top of their game. In fact, many of these are now in the Baseball Hall of Fame. In no particular order:…
Looking Back: Women And Baseball This series is something I have been wanting to do for a long time. As a baseball history enthusiast, it dawned on me that it wasn’t complete without adding in the contributions the women made into baseball. It certainly is noteworthy that they added to and continued the love of…
Throughout baseball history, teams have come and gone. We know of the recent ones in our lifetime.
The origins of baseball are somewhat fuzzy and surrounded by plenty of controversy in the early years. Many games like baseball had the tools of the trade involved in them. the bat, ball and running were all staples of games found in Great Britain and other parts of Europe. Contests like rounders, cricket, stoolball all…
The following text was taken from the charm school guide located in the collections of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Library. When you become a player in the-American Girls Baseball League you have reached the highest position that a girl can attain in this sport. the-American Girls Baseball League is getting great public attention because…