Baseball by BSmile

Today In 1933: Connie Mack & John McGraw look dapper as they pose before managing the first Major League All-Star Game at Comiskey Park, Chicago!

Rare ticket stub from the first All-StarGame at Comiskey Park, Chicago (July 6, 1933) Classic art deco design!

Today In 1933: Panoramic view of the first Major League All-Star Game held at Comiskey Park, Chicago!

Today In 1989: Cincinnati Reds outfielder Paul O'Neill makes an all-time classic play vs. the Philadelphia Phillies when he bobbles and then kicks the baseball back to first base!

Today In 1983: The 50th Anniversary All-Star Game Old Timers Reunion (Comiskey Park, Chicago) An absolutely incredible gathering of all-time great baseball legends!

Today In 1947: Larry Doby breaks the American League color barrier when he makes his debut with the Cleveland Indians!

“The Mighty Murphy - Atlanta’s Dale Murphy Goes For MVP Again” (Sports Illustrated - July 4, 1983)

"Fireworks At Comiskey Park" (Sports Illustrated - July 4, 1960)

Babe Ruth gives his buddy Lou Gehrig a big hug at Yankee Stadium! (July 4, 1939)

"Today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth.” ~ New York Yankees captain Lou Gehrig says farewell to baseball at Yankee Stadium (July 4, 1939) ---edit/color by BSmile

“Our National Game - Our National Holiday” (The Baseball Magazine - July 1908)

"The #Pirates - Power Plus - League Leader Steve Blass" (Sports Illustrated - July 3, 1972)

"The Big Hitters Are Back In The National League" - Roberto Clemente, Pittsburgh #Pirates (Sports Illustrated - July 3, 1967)

Today In 1947: The Cleveland Indians acquire Larry Doby from the Newark Eagles of the Negro National League! In two days he'll become the first Black player in American League history!

112 Years Ago Today: View from the wooden bleachers of the Polo Grounds, NYC before a Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Giants game! (July 3, 1914) edit/color by BSmile

“Pride Of The New #Yankees - Bobby Murcer and Ron Blomberg” (Sports Illustrated - July 2, 1973)

Today In 1963: In one of #MLB's most memorable pitching duels, Juan Marichal & Warren Spahn both sling 15 scoreless innings before Willie Mays ends the game with a HR in the bottom of the 16th, giving the #SFGiants a 1-0 win over the Milwaukee Braves!