“Dem Bums” No More: The Story of the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers

From 1939 to 1954, the Brooklyn Dodgers had only one losing season and won five National League Pennants. However, they had yet to claim the coveted World Series Trophy. After finishing second in 1954 with a 92–64 record, expectations were high for the 1955 season.   The Dodgers boasted one of the most impressive starting lineups … Read more

1970 New York Yankees: New Hope?

Every dedicated baseball fan knows that the New York Yankees dominated Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1964, winning 29 pennants and 20 World Series titles. However, that dominance abruptly ended from 1965 to 1969. During those five years, the Yankees had only one winning season, and even that was just barely, finishing with an … Read more