Satchel Paige was an American baseball pitcher who played in both the Negro leagues and in Major League Baseball (MLB). On February 9, 1971, Paige was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, becoming the first Negro leagues player to receive the honor. Paige was also the oldest rookie to … Continue reading
On January 11, 1973, Major League Baseball owners voted to allow the designated hitter position in the American League. The first designated hitter in baseball history was Ron Blomberg of the New York Yankees.
Former Major League Baseball (MLB) player Pete Rose explains why he bet on the Cincinnati Reds, a team he played for and managed from 1984 to 1989: “I believed in my team so much, I went one step further and I bet on them.” Rose explains how his illegal actions … Continue reading
Major League Baseball player George Brett, who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999, gives hitting tips in this rare footage that has been in storage for over 25 years. © Don Petrie.
On April 12, 1935, baseball legend Lou Gehrig and former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey met at New York City’s famous gym run by Artie McGovern. The opening day of the gym was four days later. This rare footage from Witnify was featured by the New York Times on July 4, … Continue reading
The first inductees Babe Ruth, Cy Young, Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, Connie Mack and more are seen in this footage celebrating the opening and dedication of the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum on June 12, 1939 in Cooperstown, New York.
Mickey Mantle discusses being brought up to the pros in an early 1950s interview. Continue reading
MSNBC's Mike Barnicle shares his favorite Red Sox memories and describes his experience at the 2004 World Series. Continue reading
