A Trove of Interesting Paperwork

[Editor's Note: Today we have a guest entry from Dan Cichalski, who's found a huge stash of interesting ephemera. Enjoy -- PL]

By Dan Cichalski

While researching a blog post of my own on a former Notre Dame ballplayer and Major Leaguer in the 1930s and ’40s named Billy Sullivan Jr., I came . . . → Read More: A Trove of Interesting Paperwork

Another Nail in the Knickers' Coffin?

As you may recall, back in August I reported that college football officiating crews will be switching to wider zebra stripes next season. Now the other shoe has dropped: According to a thread on an officiating discussion site (brought to my attention by reader Mark Kluczynski), NCAA zebras will be wearing black slacks . . . → Read More: Another Nail in the Knickers’ Coffin?

There's No Service Like Wire Service, Vol. 24

I’ve somehow let an entire month of 2011 go by without running a single wire photo entry, so it’s time to do something about that. Most of these were submitted by Mike Hersh, plus a few came from Bill Kellick. Dig:

• You probably know Hack Wilson holds the single-season RBI record. But . . . → Read More: There’s No Service Like Wire Service, Vol. 24

Who Knew Barry Allen Was a Hockey Fan?

My, my, my. We’ve certainly come a long way from the days of the illegible uni numbers and the thunderstorm alt jersey, haven’t we?

Here’s the thing: When we assess a uniform, the first thing we ask is whether it’s good (or stupid, or whatever). But that isn’t really the right question. The . . . → Read More: Who Knew Barry Allen Was a Hockey Fan?