Aug. 20, 2009
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Dick Allen, Woodstock and Change
from Philadelphia Daily News via Merced Sun-Star
 Forty years ago this weekend, the Walking Dead, a.k.a. the Phillies, drew 14,091 to Connie Mack Stadium for a three-game series with the Houston Astros. On a Saturday, as the crowds and the music neared crescendo at a phenomenon the media decided to call Woodstock, a Phillies throng of 3,113 watched Rick Wise shut out the Astros, 7-0. More
    
The Oldest Professional Ballpark in the U.S.
from Friends of Warren Ballpark
Warren Ballpark 1909-2009 in Bisbee, Arizona has quite a bit of baseball history. Some of baseball's legendary players and managers either started their careers or got some of their biggest breaks there. More
    

Five Greatest Hitters in Baseball History
from Associated Content
Even upon reaching a highly competitive level of baseball, you never forget the names of the greatest players in history. Here are five of baseball's greatest hitters - the ones you need to know, if you are even remotely interested in America's Favorite Pastime. More
    

Columbus 'Pro-Files' Charlie Ripple
from The News Reporter Whiteville
Sixteen athletes with strong Columbus County ties who achieved the top levels of their respective sports are being recognized by the sports department of The News Reporter in a series of profiles. Fourth installment is Charles Dawson Ripple. Born Dec. 1, 1920, Bolton was a star athlete at Whiteville High and Wake Forest College before signing with the Philadelphia Phillies. More
    

Honoring "The Babe"
from The Baseball Page
Now that Jackie Robinson has been honored with a retired number, Ruth needs to be next on the list of MLB-wide, posthumous recognition. More
    

Roaring '20s Have Produced Most in HOF
from Historic Baseball
When it came to the debuts of Hall of Famers, the stars from the 1920s prove to be one of baseball's most formidible generations. More
    

Old-Time-Baseball Photo Fever
from Voice of San Diego
Writer Randy Dotinga profiled Bill Swank, San Diego's preeminent baseball historian. Swank graciously gave permission to use images of San Diego baseball history from his collection, plus one of himself from his early days as a fan. More