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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Old New York in Photos #9
Hit Bell, Win Prize Coney Island July 5, 1946. Before the mall-ification of New York, Coney Island had lots of things to do besides the rides. One was this common amusement which was found at lots of carnivals and amusement … Continue reading
Posted in New York, Old New York In Photos, Photography
Tagged Brooklyn, Coney Island
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The Vocal Twin of Geddy Lee of Rush
Not Geddy Lee – But It Sure Sounds Like Him They say everyone has a person somewhere in the world who looks just like them, a doppelgänger. But what do you call someone who sounds just like another person? Tribute … Continue reading
Killing A Product – The Demise of Hires Root Beer
Hires – The First Root Beer, Dying A Slow, Prolonged Death I know soda isn’t good for you. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and many nutritionists would like to slap a soda tax on sugary beverages. I try not … Continue reading
Lou Gehrig Beats The Throw Home
Solving A Photographic Mystery People have asked where we get the photos for this web site. Mostly the online resources at various libraries and eBay have been used. Sometimes they are part of the contributors photo collections. This phenomenal photo of … Continue reading
Posted in Baseball, Photography
Tagged 1925, Lou Gehrig, New York Times, Umpire, Washington Senators
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Old New York in Photos #8
Fifth Avenue Looking North from The Plaza (59th Street) 1930 Two way vehicular traffic is probably a shocking thing to see on Fifth Avenue, but in 1930 it was the norm. Also note: no traffic lights or policemen directing traffic. … Continue reading
Posted in New York, Old New York In Photos, Photography
Tagged 1930, Central Park, Fifth Avenue, Traffic Cops, Traffic Signals
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Starting On Defense For The Chicago Blackhawks…#4 Bobby Orr
What’s Wrong With This Picture? (Bobby Orr – October 9, 1976 - Blackhawks vs. Islanders) Contrary to any record book, hockey encyclopedia, photographic evidence, existing video or first hand account, Bobby Orr never, ever played for any other team but … Continue reading
Posted in Comedy, Photography
Tagged Bobby Orr, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Hockey
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Babe Ruth Catches A Baseball From An Airplane
Babe Ruth, Out Standing In His Field, 1926 Yes, I know that is a terrible pun. Here is an apocryphal story about Babe Ruth and this little known feat. In this rare news photograph, Babe Ruth has just caught a baseball dropped … Continue reading
Posted in Baseball, Photography
Tagged 1926, Babe Ruth, New York Times, New York Yankees, Publicity
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The Garage Antique Flea Market Closing
Famous Chelsea Flea Market Hub To Close At End of August (see update at end of article) According to a dealer at The Antiques Garage at 112 West 25th Street, the last stalwart of what was once a thriving antique … Continue reading
Classic Hollywood #6
Harpo with his Children, 1954 Harpo Marx of the Marx Brothers married the beautiful actress Susan Fleming in 1936. She promptly retired from acting and from all accounts they had a terrific marriage until Harpo’s death in 1964. Unable to … Continue reading
Posted in Classic Hollywood, Comedy, Movies, Photography
Tagged 1954, Entertainment, Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Marx Brothers, You Bet Your Life
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An Unseen Archive Of Lou Gehrig Memorabilia Goes To Auction
Some of Lou Gehrig’s Baseball Belongings and How They Remained Hidden For 70+ Years Lou Gehrig’s story as told in The Pride of The Yankees, the 1942 Hollywood version of his life, made it seem like there were no … Continue reading
Posted in Baseball
Tagged Auction, Lou Gehrig, New York Times, The Pride of the Yankees
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