The events of the last couple of weeks still leave me dumbfounded and I feel unable to deal with the emotion of it all. I’ve been mostly numb. This doesn’t happen to us and you have to be a certain age to remember how winning a trophy feels and even John Anderson agreed with me … Read more
Braves Franchise History 1912 – The Boston Braves acquire outfielder Vin Campbell from the Pirates in exchange for Mike Donlin. 1944 – The Boston Braves name Bob Coleman as their new manager. Coleman spent the previous 23 years managing in the minors. MLB History 1878 – Fredrick W. Thayer patents the catcher’s mask. 1924 – … Read more
Major League Baseball lost one of its leading voices on Thursday when Milwaukee Brewers play-by-play announcer Bob Uecker passed away at the age of 90. There were many layers to Uecker, but they all centered around baseball. Here are five ways he endeared himself to Americans. Broadcaster Like Vin Scully, Uecker was gifted with a … Read more