St. Louis Baseball Historical Society

A platform to honor the contributions & accomplishments of all individuals & organizations who have built, nurtured, and sustained our passion for the game.

[St. Louis Baseball Historical Society @MoundCity]

@NinePBS @stlCITYsc Nicely done @NinePBS and Anne Marie.

[St. Louis Baseball Historical Society @MoundCity]

Just so we're on the same page...

[St. Louis Baseball Historical Society @MoundCity]

@ellenlindna This is the same image we provided to the Post-Dispatch for the article. Enjoy! :-)

[St. Louis Baseball Historical Society @MoundCity]

We hope to bring more about the Black Bronchos and other ladies' baseball teams to the forefront in the near future.

[Steve Pona @stevepona9]

If you don't know about the St. Louis Black Bronchos ladies' baseball team from 1910/11, take a quick read. Just another reason why St. Louis is a cornerstone in the history of our national pastime. Honored to be included in the commentary.
https://t.co/GIU3CWrjUf

[St. Louis Baseball Historical Society @MoundCity]

@dannyw6782 Whoops! LOL!

[St. Louis Baseball Historical Society @MoundCity]

Ummmm...it's been 104 years since @Cardinals finished with the worst record in the National League? That's pretty good, right?

[Jim Passon @PassonJim]

Most recent season having the worst record in the National League:

WSN (2022)
ARI (2021)
PIT (2020)
MIA (2019)
SFG (2017)
CIN (2016)
SDP (2016 also)
PHI (2015)
HOU (2012)
CHC (2006)
COL (2005)
MIL (2002)
NYM (1993)
LAD (1992)
ATL (1990)
STL (1918)

[St. Louis Baseball Historical Society @MoundCity]

After all of the celebrations honoring @PujolsFive & Molina, keep in mind why #6 Stan The Man is still so vivid in the hearts & memories of previous generations. #Legends

[St. Louis Baseball Historical Society @MoundCity]

St. Louis has been a cornerstone market since before the organized professional game. Baseball occupies multiple strands of the St. Louis DNA...it's in the water...it's more important than where we went to HS. This moment will live forever in The Lou.
https://t.co/u5T86atV1w

[St. Louis Baseball Historical Society @MoundCity]

The St. Louis Chapter of @SABR is a very approachable baseball group. The chapter is a pleasant mix of award-winning authors to fans who enjoy contributing to the conversation. You should strongly consider joining...even if it's just to gain access to amazing articles like this.

[SABR @sabr]

50 years ago, the Supreme Court upheld @MLB's antitrust exemption in Curt Flood and @MLBPA's landmark case in 1972. Listen to Flood's story in his own words in our new #SABRCentury project: https://t.co/AqGsysPvgC @SCHSociety @livesliterary

[St. Louis Baseball Historical Society @MoundCity]

Finally, Jack Tobin had over 200 hits a season from 1920-'23. He was a speedy lead-off hitter who came to the Browns with the owner, Phillip Ball, from the Federal League St. Louis Terriers. 5/5

[St. Louis Baseball Historical Society @MoundCity]

What would you say if we told you the most accomplished St. Louis outfield is one you probably had never heard of? The American League St. Louis Browns of the early 1920’s may have had one of the best outfield trio's in the history of the game! 1/5

[St. Louis Baseball Historical Society @MoundCity]

Jacobson averaged 98 RBI’s over that same 5-year period. His best season was in 1920 when he batted .355, with 122 RBI’s He was a prototypical gap hitter who piled up doubles and triples. Jacobson had a tremendous arm while playing stellar OF defense. 4/5

[St. Louis Baseball Historical Society @MoundCity]

Who knows? Perhaps the Browns would have also evolved into race relations community leaders while helping St. Louis to remain in contact with our significant history with the Negro Leagues and the Tandy League. #WhatCouldHaveBeen 2/2

[St. Louis Baseball Historical Society @MoundCity]

What it the Browns prepared for integration as the Branch Rickey-led Dodgers? Willard Brown and Hank Thompson could have changed the club's fortunes. 1/2 https://t.co/FWmT84XmIp

[St. Louis Baseball Historical Society @MoundCity]

On June 29, 1876, the St. Louis Brown Stockings of the National Association turned the first triple play in major league play...Backup shortstop Dickey Pearce is credited with starting the play.
Sidenote: Pearce is later credited with inventing the bunt.

[St. Louis Baseball Historical Society @MoundCity]

@MelanieLynnN and Ellee doing their thing. They almost make it worth losing the Browns to Baltimore...just so this could happen. @Orioles #GirlPower #HistoryInTheMaking

[CBS Evening News with Tony Dokoupil @CBSEveningNews]

When 11-year-old Ellee got the chance to meet her idol, @Orioles baseball announcer @MelanieLynneN, she got to show her just how much of an impact she had on young girls who look up to her. @SteveHartmanCBS has more of this story on inspiration and appreciation.

[St. Louis Baseball Historical Society @MoundCity]

https://t.co/MuRnAR7O3d

[St. Louis Baseball Historical Society @MoundCity]

There are several layers to this story; some of which are outlined within. But it's fair to say that America's Pasttime was propped as a national institution & exempted from interruption of the social & commercial status quo.

[St. Louis Baseball Historical Society @MoundCity]

Today is the anniversary of a most curious (& convenient) Supreme Court interpretation of the Sherman Act; a ruling that federal antitrust laws don't apply to baseball because “the business is giving exhibitions of base ball” is not interstate commerce."
https://t.co/XjFuozDWNf