The stars and stripes of Old Glory are a powerful reminder of the rights and freedoms entrusted to all Americans.
Rick Monday’s story – told through the flag he is exhibiting in Cooperstown this summer – holds special meaning today. #FlagDay
#OTD in 1948, the Yankees celebrated the 25th anniversary of Yankee Stadium. 49,641 fans—including members of the 1923 team—were in attendance. Appearing at the place for the last time, here’s my painting of George Herman “Babe” Ruth, based on the iconic photography of Nat Fein.
Midway through the 20th century, only Johnny Mize and Ralph Kiner could say they had produced a pair of three-homer games.
With a trio of blasts #OTD in 1957, Ted Williams became the first American League hitter to lay claim to the feat. https://t.co/Tp8mUTsuxy
The @Yankees retired Babe Ruth’s No. 3 on this date in 1948 in what would be his final appearance at Yankee Stadium.
The jersey he wore during that ceremony is now part of one of the Museum’s most iconic exhibits. https://t.co/Spa7LEnj6E
To call Joe Nuxhall an early bloomer would be an understatement.
At 15 years, 10 months and 11 days old, he became the youngest player in AL/NL history when he debuted for the @Reds on June 10, 1944.
Honus Wagner’s numbers put him in the company of baseball’s best – even more than a century after he stepped off the field.
On this date in 1914, the @Pirates legend became the first 20th-century player to record 3,000 hits. https://t.co/UiuzuiTE3X