Tag Archives: Boston Red Sox

Collision At Home Plate

Posted on January 25, 2013 by B.P.

Billy Klaus Takes Down Yogi Berra, Ted Williams Picks Up 2,000th Hit – 1955   In this series of photographs from August 11, 1955 at Yankee Stadium, Red Sox shortstop Billy Klaus smashes into Yankees catcher Yogi Berra. The play … Continue reading →

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Joe DiMaggio’s Comeback 1949

Posted on June 21, 2012 by B.P.

The Yankee Clipper Gets Ready To Return To Play – June 21, 1949 Many who saw Joe DiMaggio play say he was the greatest all-around ballplayer who ever lived. Everything he did seemed effortless. Of course this is a huge … Continue reading →

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The Real Natural

Posted on November 13, 2011 by B.P.

Teddy Ballgame in 1956 Look at that concentration and determination. Did anyone ever make swinging a bat look so graceful? Notice in the background, Ted’s Red Sox teammates watching that swing. There was only one Ted Williams.

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,Vintage Photos – Stealing Home

Posted on September 14, 2011 by B.P.

or Jackie Robinson Makes Stealing Home Look Easy One of the most famous film highlights of a baseball game is from September 28, Game 1 of the 1955 World Series where the Brooklyn Dodgers star Jackie Robinson stole home against … Continue reading →

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