Monthly Archives: March 2011

Dixie Walker was so popular he became known as “The People’s Cherce” at Ebbets Field. His father, Ewart (the original “Dixie Walker”), was a pitcher for the Washington Senators (1909

Thanks to Duncan Harvey for helping me with this card. Harold “Pee Wee” Reese was a ten time All Star and baseball hall of famer who formed a keystone combo with Jackie Robinson. He was 5’10” which was not small … Continue reading →

Harry Danning was nicknamed “The Horse” and spent his entire career with the New York Giants.

I got a really nice eBay haul in the mail today, incluing this pair of New York Giants. Harry “Gunboat” Gumbert was a big righthander (6’2″) who had a pretty solid career, ending up with 143 wins during his 15 … Continue reading →

Joe Orengo was a serviceable infielder who played all four infield positions during his seven-year career. 1940 was his only season as a regular, batting .287 and slugging seven home runs. Jo Jo Moore was one of the better slash-hitting … Continue reading →

Lee Handley was a fielding dandy and a solid hitter over 10 seasons. In 1939, he tied for the league lead in stolen bases despite a serious beaning that kept him on the shelf for more than 50 games.

A pair of hurlers who achieved infamy share this pasteboard. Bob Klinger was a decent pitcher, notching a lifetime record of 66-61 with a more than respectable 3.68 ERA with the Pirates and Red Sox. His brush with destiny came … Continue reading →

John Cooney spent most of his life in baseball as a pitcher, first baseman, outfielder and coach. In more than 3000 big league at bats spanning three decades, he hit only two home runs. His two homers were hit in … Continue reading →