If it's Baseball, and it's from Ohio, let's see it !

[thekingofclout]

Since I've been to Ohio for three of the last six Nationals, and I always had a great time there. Let us celebrate all that is Baseball in Ohio.

For Oldtix (Rick), Rob D. and all the rest of yous guys!

Vintage original TYPE I photograph from the Baseball Magazine Archives of Nap Lajoie by the legendary lensman Paul Thompson circa 1910's.

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[Oldtix]

Before we move up to the majors, here's a nod to the American Association champion Columbus Red Birds of 1933.

[Jantz]

Here are few that I picked up at this year's National.

1. 1938 Bob Feller playing marbles with the marble champ from Akron.
2. Louis Van Oeyen photo of Logan Drake. Notice the black arm band in memory of Ray Chapman.
3. 1935 All-Star Game held in Cleveland. Joe Vosmik fell runnng to 3rd on a hit by Gehringer. Pepper Matrin was covering 3rd base.

Hope you enjoy them

Jantz

[perezfan]

Last I checked, Cincy was on the north side of the Ohio River... so I guess Reds stuff will also qualify for this thread. Below is a Turnstyle from Crosley Field, an early Redland Field Mirror (Crosley Field's original name), and a few more Reds' knick-knacks.

Better things to follow, once I have some time to dig out....

[thekingofclout]

Vintage original TYPE I photograph.

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[smokelessjoe]

Cleveland!

[D. Broughman]

Do you Ohio Fans know what Ken Keltner was best known for in the baseball world?

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by D. Broughman

Do you Ohio Fans know what Ken Keltner was best known for in the baseball world?

He made popular the wearing-socks-with-flops look in the clubhouse.

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

He made popular the wearing-socks-with-flops look in the clubhouse.

Rob,

Those are sandals, not flip-flops. Don't you know anything?



D.,

Keltner often is cited for ending Joe D's 56 game hitting streak, with a couple of nice fielding plays.

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by Jim VB

Rob,

Those are sandals, not flip-flops. Don't you know anything?



D.,

Keltner often is cited for ending Joe D's 56 game hitting streak, with a couple of nice fielding plays.

Those who have or had tenure in the game call them flops. Or shower shoes. Not sandals.

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

Those who have or had tenure in the game call them flops. Or shower shoes. Not sandals.

Let me get this straight. Professional ball players are so rich they wear LEATHER footwear in the shower?

(And I checked. You never had tenure. You had "sixure".)

[andypcl]

Great stuff! Here's a 1949 Indians button with Mickey Vernon...