by Ron Sokol | Jan 30, 2018 | Baseball History, Beautiful baseball, Columns, Fans, MLB
A bat boy is not living in a cave, is not related to Bruce Wayne, and could be a girl. Batboys (as they were called way back when) have been part of baseball since the 1880s. And, by the way, serving in this unique capacity does not mean only the on-field chores you...
by Ron Sokol | Jan 15, 2018 | Baseball History, Beautiful baseball, Fans, Hot dogs, MLB, Peanuts, Photos
It should not matter who is credited with the invention of the hot dog. It only matters how good it tastes, and whether having more than one at that moment is something you will later regret. In baseball, however, details are extremely important. Numbers. Distances....
by Ron Sokol | Jan 9, 2018 | Babe Ruth, Baseball History, Beautiful baseball, Christy Wallace, Columns, MLB
As if Babe Ruth was not in and of himself large enough, charismatic enough, and colorful enough to promote his own self. As if….. “Wait a second folks. Don’t forget the help provided by Christy Walsh. He was huge in the Babe’s...