Help! I found this image. Sheep at what I think is Shibe Park. Can anyone help with the location and details about the photo? This one is new to me. #baseball#History
Today we honor the life and sacrifice of Medal of Honor Recipient:
Emilio A. de la Garza Jr. | Vietnam War | U.S. Marine Corps
Citation: https://t.co/rtu5CNgAhD
A look at Colt Stadium in #Houston 1964, with the #Astrodome being built in the background. Colt Stadium served the Colt .45s (Astros) for only 2 years. It was the only #MLB stadium ever to be taken down and moved. It was sold and moved to #Mexico.
#OTD in 2002, the World Series began at Edison Field of #Anaheim. It was the first meeting in history between 2 Wild Card teams featuring the Angels and Giants. It was also the first World Series at Pac Bell Ballpark in #SanFrancisco. The Angels win in 7 games.
#RIPBobGibson ! Ironically, 52 years ago yesterday, Gibson pitched a victorious Game 1 (4-0 over the #Tigers) of the '68 #WorldSeries at Busch Stadium II in #StLouis. Here is a program from that day with Gibby on the cover. #STLCards
60 years ago yesterday, the AFL played their first game. The #Denver#Broncos beat #Boston#Patriots 13-10 at Nickerson Field in Boston. Here is a great piece about the AFL! https://t.co/QAz7rxGJ3l.
Lou Brock had solid #HOF #'s. 19 year career, 2,616 games, 3,023 hits in 10,332 at bats, .293 batting average along with 486 doubles, 141 triples, 149 home runs, 900 RBI, 1,610 runs, 938 stolen bases, 761 BBs, a .343 on-base percentage, and a .410 slugging percentage. #RIP Lou!