The New York Times – Sports:
Carl Erskine is one of the last stars left from a golden age of baseball. He offered insights into what it was like to face some of the greats, and how the game has changed.
Category: Mays, Willie
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Bill Greason’s Journey From Negro Leagues Star to Alabama Pastor
The New York Times – Sports:
A pastor for more than 50 years, William Greason, 98, occasionally tells tales of a lifetime ago, when he mentored Willie Mays and played in the last Negro World Series.
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Mets Retire Willie Mays’ Number at Old-Timers Day
The New York Times – Sports:
The return of Old-Timers’ Day, and the retirement of No. 24 for Willie Mays, were two more instances of Steven Cohen leaning in on his team’s history.
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Mets at 60: Before They Were Amazin’, They Were Amazing
The New York Times – Sports:
National League baseball returned to New York City 60 years ago, and Manager Casey Stengel knew exactly what he was brought in to sell.