So long Ralph Kiner Max Effgen, February 7, 2014September 5, 2014 Ralph Kiner passed away yesterday and along with him a bit of baseball history. The slugging and broadcast legend lived a long and full baseball life. One of the best stories I found on Kiner was Hank Greenberg’s segement in the must-read baseball classic, The Glory of Their Times. Greenberg…
1983 American League All Stars Max Effgen, March 1, 2013September 5, 2014 American League All Stars from the 1983 ASG. Purchased from the Halper Collection in 2000. This was my first All Star Game at old Comiskey Park. Fred Lynn hit the first, and only, Grand Slam in ASG history off of Atlee Hammaker in the 3rd inning in the 13-3 rout.
The Baseball Collection Max Effgen, February 6, 2013September 5, 2014 The last few posts have featured autographed baseballs. The collection is substantial. Here is how it began. I was 9 years old. My dad and I were watching the Game of the Week. I was also sorting my baseball cards. I do not recall all the game’s details, but the…