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08/08/2026

Today we look back nearly 80 years to see a young 17-year-old Willie Mays out of Fairfield, AL in his debut season as an outfielder with the Birmingham Black Barons. Playing in just 13 games, Willie stood out defensively and produced a .233 BA with 6 RBI. Negro Leagues Baseball Museum The Other Boys of Summer Negro Leagues Family Alliance Willie Mays Fans Willie Mays Fan Page National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum GroveWood Baseball Museum

08/07/2026

We are also taking a look back today to 1920 and the iconic Home Run trot of Babe Ruth touching home at the Polo Grounds. What a season he had in his 1st season with the Yankees! Starting in Right Field, The Babe hit a ridiculous .376 and led all MLB in HR's (54), RBIs (135), Runs scored (158), Walks (150), OBP (.532), Slugging (.847), and OPS (1.379)! Babe Ruth National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum GroveWood Baseball Museum Baseball History Dork Yankees Beisbol 90 Percent Yankees

08/07/2026

Today we are going way back to 1907 and taking a close look at a 20-year-old Ty Cobb. Seen here in his 1st full season (150 games) as the starting right fielder for the Detroit Tigers, Young Ty feasted on AL pitching. He led all MLB with the 1st of his 10 career MLB batting titles (.350), in hits (212), in total bases (283), and RBIs (119). He also led the AL in slugging (.468), in OPS (.848), and in SBs (53)! Ty Cobb's Legacy - Time to Right a Terrible Wrong!!!! GroveWood Baseball Museum National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Baseball Digest Baseball History Dork Cindy Cobb

08/07/2026

Today we are looking back to 1935 and this challenging repair and restoration project (very damaged original B&W). "The Squire" Gene Sarazen at Augusta National after winning the 2nd Annual Invitation Tournament (The Masters). It must have been great to not only be the best golfer on the course but to also be the best dressed golfer on the course! Masters Tournament Bobby Jones, Legendary Golfer Golf Legends Golf Links to the Past, Inc.

08/06/2026

Today we take a look back to 1912 and Brooklyn Dodgers' legendary HOF left fielder Zack Wheat. Seen here in his 3rd full season of 18 with the Dodgers, Wheat hit .305 for a struggling team that finished 7th in the NL. Well behind the 103-win NL Champion New York Giants and only 1 place ahead of the 101-loss Boston Braves. Dodgers Nation Brooklyn Dodgers Nostalgia Society Neil Fidler GroveWood Baseball Museum National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

08/06/2026

Looking back today to1918 and the World Champion Boston Red Sox big Southpaw Babe Ruth. Though the Babe was the primary Left Fielder he also was 13-7 on the bump with a 2.22 ERA for the season. He added a .300 BA and led all MLB with 11 Home Runs. To top that, he got the wins for Game 1 (a complete game 1-0 shutout) & Game 4 of the World Series vs. the Chicago Cubs! Look for this image (and others of ours) in the next edition of Baseball Digest. National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum GroveWood Baseball Museum Babe Ruth

08/06/2026

A look back to 2024, we are thrilled to be a Contributor to this fabulous 2024 3x Emmy Award Winning Documentary! If you haven't seen this wonderful documentary by our friends at WLRN in Miami, please do.

Discover how the Negro Leagues shaped a global game for generations to come.

07/07/2026

Today we take a look back to see 1911 Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Honus Wagner in our repair and restoration project to bring him to life in color. For the 1911 season, the 37-year-old future HOF'er had 23 doubles, 16 triples, 20 stolen bases, 89 RBI, and led the NL with a .334 BA and a .930 OPS. Fans of the Pittsburgh Pirates Anyone's GameGroveWood Baseball Museum National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Baseball History Dork

06/21/2026

As we are enjoying the final round of the 2026 U.S. Open Championship at Shinnecock Hills in the Hamptons, we look back to the 1923 US Open at the Inwood Country Club and 21 year old Bobby Jones, Legendary Golfer! The young Amateur captured his 1st Major Championship by defeating Bobby Cruickshank by 2 strokes after an 18-hole playoff. Who will finish smiling today after winning this year's US Open? Bobby Jones Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation Bobby Jones Golf Course United States Golf Association - USGA USGA Golf Museum and Library

06/09/2026

Does any baseball fan not know who this is wearing #7 in pinstripes for the Yankees? Mr. Mantle is seen here in 1965 while On Deck at Yankee Stadium. OTD in 1969 the Yankees retired this icon's number. We can't say all numbers retired by the Yankees should have been, but this one is without question. Yankees Beisbol GroveWood Baseball Museum National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum