“The Iron Lady” by Charles Moore

Book Review: “The Plantagenets” by Dan Jones. *The Plantagenets: The Warrior Kings and Queens Who Made England by Dan Jones is a sweeping narrative that delves into one of the most tumultuous and transformative dynasties in English history. Spanning 635 pages, this book transports readers through three centuries of British rule, intrigue, warfare, and political…

Series Continues– He was born Thomas Frank Haller in Lockport, Illinois on June 23, 1937 to Frank and Julia Haller. He played 12 seasons in the msjor leagues as a catcher for three different teams in his career and was selected as an All Star 3 times. He made his debut on April 11, 1961 for the San…

This is my second week of following along with the college softball teams and the Top 25. Here is my lists after Week 11 of the schedule. My Top 25 College Baseball   Collegiate Softball #1- Texas- The Longhorns are 35-6 for the season and face Iowa State for a series next. #2- Oklahoma 42-4…

  Previous entries Junior Thompson Eddie Gaedel   We continue to look at major league players that were born in Illinois and today is their Birthday.   Lee Dunham     He was born Leland Huffield Dunham in Atlanta, Il on June 9, 1902. He attended college at both the University of Illinois in Champaign…