Category: 1990s Baseball History

Baseball History: Nate Colbert

Baseball cards always have stories. Back in 1977, Topps had several cards that featured the history of the game. Nate Colbert had played his final big league game at the end of the 1976 season, but he was included in the 1977 set on cards called Turn Back the Clock. Colbert’s feat was just five […]

Baseball History: The Astrodome

It was billed as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” Originally known as the Harris County Domed Stadium, what would soon be called the Houston Astrodome opened for business in 1965. Mickey Mantle is credited with having the first indoor home run, which occurred in an exhibition game on April 9 as his New York […]

1969: Lou Piniella

Editor’s note: Throughout this year Press Room Pass will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1969 baseball season with a variety of stories from the covering personal accomplishments, unique moments, major league expansion and the amazing New York Mets. This is the latest installment of that series. Swapping lesser known players is always a gamble. […]

Baseball History: Tom Seaver

The recent announcement the Tom Seaver has dementia made me very sad. Having experienced my mother’s last few months suffering from the condition, we all know where Seaver is headed. Even though no one from my family ever met Seaver there is a weird connection. Seaver and my mother were born on the exact same […]