Every self-respecting baseball fan will never forget this date – May 28, 1957… For as exactly than the face of New York baseball was forever changed when the Giants and Dodgers—two teams that had been playing in the Big Apple since the late 1800s—abandoned the city for California. To this day, their relocation remains a touchy subject to longtime fans …
1957 1960 2000 2010 2012 2014 Move to San Francisco The Giants’ final three years in New York City were unmemorable. They stumbled to third place the year after their World Series win, and attendance fell off precipitously. While seeking a new stadium to replace the crumbling Polo Grounds, the Giants began to contemplate a move from New York, initially …
MLB Team History The history of MLB teams is steeped in tradition, with a rich tapestry of stories that have unfolded on baseball diamonds across the United States. Each team has left an indelible mark on America’s pastime, from the historic New York Yankees to the beloved Chicago Cubs. Let’s delve into the histories of a few prominent MLB teams. …
Sports Team History Baseball Road Trip Well, growing up in Southern California in the ’70s and I have always wanting to go on a stadium road trip. Reading an article from the LA Times about a LA Times reporter who had traveled to several cities to see as many baseball games as possible. This was a west coast start in …
