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Sierra Canyon’s Field of Dreams

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

Out in Chatsworth, California, is a high school named Sierra Canyon, and over the past couple year they have been heavily expanding their athletic facilities. First came the $8 million basketball gym, then the new football field, and finally came the baseball field this year, which is right next to the football field. In 2014, the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers fell to Village Christian in the division VI baseball championship game, failing to give the school another sporting title after the football team won the division IV state title in 2011. But now that the Trailblazer baseball team has a brand Continue reading Sierra Canyon’s Field of Dreams→

Week of 12-29-14

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

Legend: Ted Simmons was drafted 10th overall in the 1967 Amateur Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals, with whom he played for until 1980, when he was traded to the Brewers in result of disputing with the Red Birds‘ manager. Although Simmons only appeared in 7 games between 1968-1969, it was a rather fast minor-league development for Ted. The man they sometimes called “Simba” had a career total of 2472 hits, 483 doubles, and 248 homers, all while batting .285. His solid batting numbers helped him become a 8-time all-star and collect a silver slugger award in 1980. He may Continue reading Week of 12-29-14→

Week of 12-22-14

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

Legend: In honor of Carlton Fisk‘s 67th b-day on December 26th, 2014, he is the legend of the week. The Hall of Fame catcher is famously known for his lead-off walk off homer in the bottom of the 12th inning in game 6 of the 1975 WS, that took the Red Sox to the seventh game against the Reds. Carlton Fisk had the gift of longevity, as he played 24 years in the big leagues with 2 different teams, the Red Sox and White Sox. The amazing thing is that his knees held up long enough to play over 18000 Continue reading Week of 12-22-14→

The 1950’s in New York

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Johnny Lumsden — 8 Comments ↓

Fun Fact of the Day: Hall of Fame center fielders Duke Snider, Willie Mays, and Mickey Mantle were all playing in New York during the 1950’s. Duke played for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Willie played for the New York Giants, and Mickey Mantle played for the Yankees. Ebbets Field, Yankee Stadium, and the Polo Grounds were making riches every year in the 1950’s as each team was full of talent with the three CF’s, all in their prime, leading the charge. Duke, Willie, and Mickey were all class A guys off the field as well, collecting nicknames from fans and sportscasters. Continue reading The 1950’s in New York→