Cool baseball related photos

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We'll try this again without the links. Hopefully this is OK.

50 Years Ago: Women working on the Topps Baseball Cards assembly line in Duryea, PA (1974)

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Babe Ruth autographs baseballs.

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Satchel Paige relaxes in a new easy chair in the Browns' bullpen. Bill Veeck provided the chair before a Browns- Yankees game

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Ty Cobb steals third base against St Louis Browns at Sportsman Park, October 2, 1908.

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Gene Hermanski, Jackie Robinson, and Gil Hodges after turning a triple play, 1949

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Jackie Robinson packs his belongings at Ebbets Field as he goes on to retirement, 1957

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Filming the first televised MLB game, 1939

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Walter Johnson’s pitching motion

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Satchel with his car

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Roy Campanella and Wilt Chamberlain

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New York Giants teammates Monte Irvin and Willie Mays opened 'Willlmont Liquors' in Brooklyn with their 1954 World Series winner's shares

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Jackie Gleason batting during an exhibition game for the Yankees.

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Babe Ruth jumping in the pool

[Casey2296]

Nice photos, thanks for posting, love the Walter Johnson.

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Originally Posted by Casey2296

Nice photos, thanks for posting, love the Walter Johnson.

Thank you. I'm glad you liked them. My favorite might be the "Willmont Liquors". I wish they were mine!

[jingram058]

Those are great. I have never seen any of them before. Thanks!

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If anyone wants to see some more, let me know. I'll post some up.

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Mel Ott was born on this date in 1909, in Gretna, Louisiana.
Ott signed his first professional contract with the New York Giants in 1926, quickly ascending through the ranks to make his MLB debut the same year. At just 17 years old, he showcased the potential that would make him one of the game's greats.
During his playing career, Ott was known as a remarkable slugger, becoming the first National League player to surpass 500 home runs. His other achievements include six National League home run titles, twelve All-Star appearances, and a World Series championship with the Giants in 1933.
Ott's unique high leg kick became his trademark, making him one of the most recognizable hitters of his era.
After retiring as a player in 1947, Ott transitioned into coaching and managing, most famously taking the helm as the manager of the New York Giants. While his managerial career didn't achieve the same level of success as his playing days, Ott's impact on the Giants and the players he coached was significant.
Following his managerial career he also did radio and television broadcasting jobs, the biggest of which was announcing for the Detroit Tigers.
Happy birthday, Mel!

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Steve Balboni to reporter after hitting a grand slam: “Hitting your first grand slam is a thrill. I’ll always remember this.”
Reporter: “You hit a grand slam two years ago, Steve.”
Balboni: “Oh yeah. I guess I forgot about that one.”

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A Play-O-Graph in the streets of NY to get information on the 2nd game of the 1912 World Series

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Boxes are laid out over the field as final tests on lighting before the New York Giants first night game at the Polo Grounds, May 24, 1940

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Ty Cobb with the split grip

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Jackie Robinson slides hard into second during the 1947 World Series

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Jesús Alou (left) with brothers Matty and Felipe on Sept. 10, 1963, five days before they made history as part of the same outfield.

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Oops!! Don't know how this one got put in here.

Jayne Mansfield 1955.

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Newspaper article after Babe Ruth got traded to the Yankees,

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Ty Cobb rounding third.

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The 1935 Pittsburgh Crawfords featured five Hall of Famers - Satchel Paige, Oscar Charleston, Judy Johnson, Cool Papa Bell, and Josh Gibson

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Walter Johnson demonstrates his pitch grips.

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The first World Series trophy, presented to the 1967 St. Louis Cardinals.

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Larry Bird playing baseball at Indiana State.

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Frank Robinson, Harmon Killebrew and Reggie Jackson at the 1971 All Star game. Each of them had a home run in the game, including Reggie's legendary clout.

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Ray Dandridge, a legendary third baseman from the Negro Leagues, is the only player elected to the Hall of Fame by the Special Veterans Committee, March 3, 1987.

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Honus Wagner in mid air

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Hall-of-Famer Willie Keeler was born on this day in 1872, in Brooklyn, New York.
He signed with and debuted for the New York Giants in 1892 and quickly earned a reputation for his remarkable hitting ability, famously adopting the motto, "Hit 'em where they ain't."
Keeler was a key player in the Baltimore Orioles' National League championships in 1894, 1895, and 1896 and later contributed significantly to the Brooklyn Superbas' league championships in 1899 and 1900.
Keeler had eight consecutive seasons with 200 hits or more. In 1896-97, he had a 45-game hitting streak that was the record that Joe DiMaggio broke in 1941. His career achievements included leading the league in batting average twice and amassing nearly 3,000 hits, with a career batting average of .341.
Keeler was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1939.
Happy birthday, Willie!

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Willie Stargell, Jack Clark, Dave Winfield, and Rollie Fingers, 1978 All-Star game.

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View from the Polo Grounds bleachers, 1910. Notice the barbed wire on the outfield fence.

[JollyElm]

Originally Posted by edtiques

Steve Balboni to reporter after hitting a grand slam: “Hitting your first grand slam is a thrill. I’ll always remember this.”
Reporter: “You hit a grand slam two years ago, Steve.”
Balboni: “Oh yeah. I guess I forgot about that one.”

I'm pretty sure that's Ron Luciano speaking with Steve, which makes the pic even cooler.

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Originally Posted by JollyElm

I'm pretty sure that's Ron Luciano speaking with Steve, which makes the pic even cooler.

I think you're 100% right. Nice catch!!

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Ken Griffey Jr. and Edgar Martinez

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Fans sitting a mile away at a Dodgers-Giants game at the Los Angeles Coliseum, 1958

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Randy Johnson holding 7 balls in his left hand,

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Vida Blue is missing from this picture...

Blue Moon, Dick Williams, Catfish, and Ken Holtzman.

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Even though I've always been a Red Sox fan, this was still my favorite player. I played 3rd base and he was who I wanted to be like.

Brooks Robinson making a diving catch, 1973.

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Three legendary Braves. Hank Aaron, Warren Spahn and Eddie Mathews

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Jimmie Foxx with the Philadelphia Athletics', 1932.

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Roy Campanella and Don Newcombe running around Yankee Stadium the day before Game 1 of the 1955 World Series.

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The Tony Gwynn statue after his death.

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A Red Sox reliever getting ready to be transported in the Red Sox chariot.