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Our own NYGPS member Steve Rothschild was recently interviewed at his home in Surprise, Arizona, discussing the upcoming (June 26) Polo Grounds Night at AT&T Park. “Rothy” discussed the evening and how it came to be. Read the article below by clicking on the link.-Gary
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This is a brand new book written about and by Johnny Antonelli. Here is a synopsis from Amazon.com.-Gary
One of only 17 major-league players never to have spent a single day in the minors, Johnny Antonelli was a highly coveted phenom who signed a “bonus baby” contract with the Boston Braves for $52,000 a few days after graduating from Rochester’s Jefferson High School in 1948. It wasn’t until six years later, when he was traded to the New York Giants, that the stylish left-hander began realizing the potential the scouts had seen in him. In a seven-year stretch—from 1953–59—Antonelli was among baseball’s best hurlers, compiling a 114–89 record, 22 shutouts and nine saves, while being named a National League All-Star five times. Following his baseball career, Antonelli became a successful entrepreneur in the tire business. Enjoy this inside look at the Golden Age of baseball.
You can purchase it from Amazon.com. Here is the link:
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Join NYGPS & SABR members Moe Resner & Perry Barber for a special evening as they discuss Resner’s film. Special thanks to SABR & Bergino’s Baseball Club for their article.-Gary
See our article below on the DVD itself.
Bergino’s: “End of an Era” with Moe Resner (New York, NY)
“End of an Era”
with SABR members Moe Resner and Perry Barber
Tuesday, June 19, 2012 @7:00 p.m.
Location: Bergino’s Baseball Clubhouse
67 East 11 Street
The landmark Cast Iron Building
New York, NY
(212) 226-7150, www.bergino.com
A special event, hosted by a special man. On September 29, 1957, the New York Giants played their final game at the Polo Grounds. Moe Resner brought his movie camera with him.
In this different era, Moe was allowed to walk on the field and mingle with ballplayers and baseball executives. It’s all captured in End of an Era, a captivating documentary. Perhaps the greatest amateur baseball documentary ever made.
Join Moe Resner — and special guest Perry Barber — for a unique viewing and fun event at the Bergino Baseball Clubhouse on June 19:
RSVP appreciated
End of an Era DVD-Moe Resner
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Last New York Giants Game at the Polo Grounds- September 29, 1957
I went to the Polo Grounds not realizing the historical significance of what I was about to see. Had I NOT brought my movie camera with me, the events I memorialized on film would have just been a memory, seen by me and the 11,000 other fans who were there, many who didn’t even realize that this was the New York Giants’ last day at the fabled ball park. I saw no one else with a movie camera. I was free to walk on the field and met such greats as Mrs. John McGraw, manager Bill Rigney, and Bobby Thomson. Ceremonies included Hall of Fame pitchers Carl Hubbell and Rube Marquard, with Hans Lobert, Sal Maglie, Sid Gordon, Willie Mays, and many others. I even filmed part of the game, including the last home run hit by Pittsburgh. Continue reading
Matt Cain is worthy of being on this site!!!!!!!! Perfecto!! What a performance! Here is the list of the (8) NY & SF Giants no-hitters. Cain the only one to throw a perfect game:-Gary
7/31/1891 Amos Rusie
7/15/1901 Christy Mathewson
6/13/1905 Christy Mathewson
7/4/1908 Hooks Wilitse
9/6/1912 Jeff Tesreau
4/15/1915 Rube Marquad
5/7/1922 Jesse Barnes
5/8/1929 Carl Hubbell
6/15/1963 Juan Marichal
9/17/1968 Gaylord Perry
8/24/1975 Ed Halicki
9/29/1976 John Montefusco
8/10/2009 Jonathan Sanchez
6/13/2012 Matt Cain
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(Click on photos to enlarge. Ed in Cooperstown 2011 with Ralph Branca, Perry at P.S. 88 in 2008)
Two members of the NYGPS were speakers at the 24th Annual Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture this past weekend. Ed Logan spoke of his life and experences as a batboy for the NY Giants, (open link) page.aspx?pid=620&storyid1816=284&ncs1816=3&erid=3568968&trid=bc3b136e-8e09-48a2-be99-2261a9ea6b1e, while Perry Barber spoke of the life of being a female umpire. (open link) women-in-blue. Thanks to Bill Francis of Cooperstown Chatter. Well done Ed & Perry!!!-Gary
The NYGPS now has a Facebook Page!! Hopefully this will get the word out to more fans of our website and organization who might stumble upon us by searching Facebook. They might even post new information on our beloved NY Giants. To get to the page, click on the “Facebook” link on the tool bar and then when this appears “Visit us on Facebook” click on the blue Facebook word. Sign in if you have an account or register to get an account if you like. It would be helpful to respond on the page that you “Like” it (if you do) as the more members who state this, the more we can do as far as linking the Website the Yahoo Page and now the Facebook Page together!-Gary
To date we have over 115 great photos about the NY Giants!! We will add to them as we obtain more. Truly great pictures of Bob Weinstein and Rich McCabe, former batboys for the team, photos of tributes at AT&T Park, plaques of all Hall of Famers who wore the NY Giants uniform, and much more.
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There are also over 25 great links all about the NY Giants, including rosters, uniforms, books, etc.
Find all things by clicking on the tool bar that says PHOTOS/FORUMS/CHAT/LINKS/MEMBERS/POLLS and signing in.-Gary
Thanks to “Dan the Man” our resident WEBMASTER, we are now linked to a yahoo group page by the same name. This will enable all members to view and post photos, view and post links, view and post messages, participate in polls, and enter a chat room to talk Giants Baseball, then and now! All you need to do is click on the tool bar above, that says Photos/Forums/Chat/Links/ Members/Polls. When it opens, click on the link that says(Here is a direct link to our Yahoo groups page. Login required.). You only need to set up an account which is easy and free of charge. Look for it at top right above Polo Grounds picture where is says in blue, JOIN GROUP. Then go to the bottom and set up a new account if you don’t have a yahoo account already. The next time you sign in you will only need to sign in on the left side half way down. Hope to see many of you there!! Any questions contact us! GO GIANTS-Gary