A great defensive shortstop & a southerner too, New York Giant Travis Jackson was inevitably nicknamed this
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NO. 1 IN HIS FIELD - SI.com  Sep 28, 1987 ... St. Louis has always been what's called "a good baseball town," but Smith has made it ... is 984, set in 1922 by Dave (Beauty) Bancroft of the New York Giants. ... for such slugging shortstops as Honus Wagner, Joe Cronin, Travis Jackson, ... Some observers say Smith had his defensive equals in such slick...
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Jackson, Travis | Baseball Hall of Fame  Travis Jackson was a standout shortstop for the Giants from 1922 to 1936, spending his ... His exceptional range earned him the nickname Stonewall, and his leadership ... Primary team: New York Giants ... The slick-fielding shortstop was on four National League pennant-winning teams ... "The greatest bunter I ever saw.
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Travis Jackson | Society for American Baseball Research  During the 1920s and 1930s the New York Giants captured seven National ... from the early 1920s through the mid-1930s: their shortstop, Travis Jackson. ... that Travis's parents named him in honor of William Barrett Travis, hero of the Alamo. [1] ... Dad played with me a great deal, as dads should do, and our chief sport was...
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Travis Jackson - Wikipedia  Travis Calvin Jackson (November 2, 1903  July 27, 1987) was an American baseball shortstop. In Major League Baseball (MLB), Jackson played for the New York Giants ... His exceptional range at shortstop led to the nickname "Stonewall. ... league baseball in the Class-A Southern Association, when Jackson was 14...
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Jeopary Questions page 2090 - "O", WHAT A PLACE! - TriviaBistro ...  INFIELD OF DREAMS: A great defensive shortstop & a southerner too, New York Giant Travis Jackson was inevitably nicknamed this  THE INSECURITY...
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Alex Rodriguez - Wikipedia  Alexander Emmanuel "Alex" Rodriguez (born July 27, 1975), nicknamed "A-Rod", is an American professional baseball shortstop, third baseman and designated hitter who is currently a free agent. He has played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle ... He became the youngest player ever to hit 500 home runs, reaching the...
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By George! - Mobile Bay Magazine  Left to right: Legendary ballplayer George Herman Babe Ruth, the infamous ... Kitchen on George, an appropriately named neighborhood eatery where students ... You may know him as Babe, but his real name was George Herman Ruth. The record-setting pitcher and slugger visited the Port City three times to play ball on...
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Reggie Jackson - Wikipedia  Reginald Martinez "Reggie" Jackson (born May 18, 1946) is an American former professional ... Jackson was nicknamed "Mr. October" for his clutch hitting in the postseason with .... was George Weiss, a known racist, so the true motive may never be known. ... While with the Angels in 1984, he hit a home run over that roof.
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Stan Musial - Wikipedia  Stanley Frank "Stan" Musial nicknamed "Stan the Man", was an American Major League ... Noted for his unique batting stance, he quickly established himself as a consistent and productive hitter. ... described the younger Griffey, in comparison to Musial, as "the second-best left-handed hitting, left-handed throwing outfielder...
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This S F  Giant, Barry Bonds' godfather, got his nickname from his ...  Jul 31, 2016 ... This pitcher's Orel history continued in '98 with a new team, the Giants # Quiz # Question. 0:29 ... SF Giants Hunter Pence visits Marvel! 1:56.
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Jack Johnson (boxer) - Wikipedia  John Arthur "Jack" Johnson (March 31, 1878  June 10, 1946), nicknamed the Galveston Giant was an American boxer, whoat the height of the Jim Crow erabecame the first African American world heavyweight boxing champion (19081915). Johnson was faced with much controversy when he was charged with ..... Johnson's victory over the reigning world champion, Canadian Tommy Burns...
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Ty Cobb - Wikipedia  Tyrus Raymond "Ty" Cobb (December 18, 1886  July 17, 1961), nicknamed "The Georgia ... Cobb is widely credited with setting 90 MLB records during his career. ... batting average (.366 or .367, depending on source) and most career batting ..... By the time he was elected to the Hall of Fame, Cobb had become a heavy...
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Shoeless Joe Jackson - Wikipedia  Joseph Jefferson Jackson (July 15, 1888  December 5, 1951), nicknamed "Shoeless Joe", was an American outfielder who played Major League Baseball in...
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Having trouble viewing this newsletter? Click Here African ...  General; Baseball; Basketball; Boxing; Football; Other Sports .... The Last Hero chronicles Aaron's childhood in segregated Alabama, his brief stardom ... Reggie Jackson LP: The Life and Thunderous Career of Baseball's Mr. October - Dayn Perry ... He began as a teenager in the Negro Leagues, became a cult hero in New...
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Roots Of Fight - Timeline | Facebook  "Jackie Robinson opened the door of baseball to all men," said Monte Irvin of baseball's New York Giants. "He was the first to get the opportunity, but if he had...
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Because of his big bullwhip, western star Al LaRue was nicknamed ...  Jul 6, 2016 ... Because of his big bullwhip, western star Al LaRue was nicknamed this # Quiz # Question. video. 0:28 0 likes, 0 dislikes. No views.
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Reflections on Reggie, Number 44 - latimes  Aug 2, 1993 ... Maybe the greatest New York Yankee ever whose uniform number was double digits.2. ... YOU ARE HERE: LAT HomeCollectionsReggie Jackson ... His candy bar prompted Catfish Hunter to say, "When you unwrap a Reggie ... Hated to DH, Nettles wrote, because, "Reggie wanted to be seen for two...
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ESPN-C -- Willie Mays: Mon, 02/03, 3:00am ET - NYYFans.com Forum  Jan 30, 2003 ... Nickname: The Say Hey Kid ... start, Mays was and would remain the Giants' full-time centerfielder that season. .... July 3, 1951: Giants rookie Willie Mays blasts a 13th inning solo ..... the Giants total a record tying eight homers (and 13 in two games) .... It is Stan Musial's 24th All-Star appearance, a record.
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Jack Johnson (boxer) - Wikipedia  John Arthur "Jack" Johnson (March 31, 1878  June 10, 1946), nicknamed the Galveston Giant was an American boxer, whoat the height of the Jim Crow erabecame the first African American world heavyweight boxing champion (19081915). .... During his reign as world champ, Johnson never again fought Jeanette...
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Cuba's Martin Dihigo: The Immortal | Newsday  Apr 6, 2008 ... When baseball debates turn to the selection of the greatest Cuban ... He went by the nicknames, "The Immortal" and El Maestro , or "The Master." ... Stanley Glenn was a catcher for the Philadelphia Stars in the Negro Leagues who spent several winters ... He was one of the best ballplayers Cuba made.
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Because of his big bullwhip, western star Al LaRue was nicknamed ...  Jul 6, 2016 ... video icon  Jesus affirmed this man's right to tribute because his image was on Roman coins # Quiz # Question. 0:29. FirstAmVideo. No views...