A few weeks ago I featured some David Boss photos from the U.S. Presswire archives, but I didn’t spend much time exploring the rest of the U.S. Presswire database. Fortunately, …
Category: History
But Will They Close The Roof?
By Phil Hecken Forty-five years ago, in 1965 to be precise, the newly-named Houston Astros played host to the Philadelphia Phillies in the first ever regular season game in the …
There’s No Service Like Wire Service, Vol. 9
The wire service photo archives appear to be a near-bottomless source of notable imagery. Here’s the latest haul: • Looks like we may have to revise the earflap timeline yet again. …
Space Cadets
Yesterday I mentioned that the Astros’ throwback game this Saturday will feature throwback grounds crew and usher uniforms. I showed some pics of the old spaceman uniforms that the grounds …
The Holiest of Holy Days
By Phil Hecken I’m sure I’m not the first person to opine that the first Monday in April should be a national holiday. But it should be. Opening Day is …
Back On Track
By Phil Hecken The 2010 Major League Baseball season is almost upon us, which means that it’s time for many of us to begin our annual ritual of “tracking the …
Chance Michaels, Eat Your Heart Out
As you may recall, an old Packers dickey — just like the one Donny Anderson was wearing in the aftermath of the Ice Bowl — was recently auctioned off on …
The League That Shoulda Been a Contender
Last fall I wrote an entry about a site devoted to NASL jerseys. Now that site has added a ton of MISL photos (that’s Major Indoor Soccer League, for those …
Postcard? What the Hell’s a Postcard?
I spent most of Wednesday up in Bristol for some ESPN meetings. At one point I was sitting in the office of Chris Ramsay, who’s the ESPN.com basketball editor (and …
Auction Action
Lots of great stuff in the latest catalog auction from our friends at Grey Flannel Auctions. Here are some highlights: • This was Rudy York’s jersey when he was coaching …
There’s No Service Like Wire Service, Vol. 8
First and foremost: Thanks to Phil for minding the store while I was on the road, and thanks to all of you who sent me birthday wishes yesterday. You’re all …
Black & White in Color
~~~~~~~~~~ By Phil Hecken, with Timmy Brulia, Rick Pearson & Larry Bodnovich Several weeks ago, Paul posted the following picture, taken at the 1948 NHL All Star Game. It’s a …
Numen Flumenque or “Go Barefoot in the Wet Grass”
By Phil Hecken, with Carl Schneeman Way back in January, I had the honor and pleasure of meeting a great bunch of folks at the Uni Watch Gathering in Minnesota, …
Pack To The Future
By Phil Hecken Late yesterday afternoon, the Green Bay Packers, they of steeped tradition, unveiled a (gasp) third jersey (also known as an “alternate”) during their annual Packer Fan Fest. …
The David Boss Files, Vol. 2
Time for another round of classic NFL photos by David Boss. Without further ado: • God, this Rams uni looks just about Perfect, no? The deeper blue, the soft gold …