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The Ballad of Harry Bunte…er, Lunte [Forgotten Cleveland Indians]

I’m gonna write a poem about this guy, entitled “Don’t Call Me Bunte.” And here’s the first and only stanza: Filled in for Chappie When he died, Oh, Harry Lunte Had quite a ride. Three weeks later Poor ol’ guy … Continue reading

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By Request: The Senators’ Last Stand [From the Vaults]

In honor of the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals series – the first time the Sox have played in DC since 1971 – and per request [hi Dad!] here’s my comic about the Washington Senators’ final game.  What … Continue reading

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Meet George Cycowski [Forgotten Ballplayers]

Another day, another randomly selected stud from the 1920 Cleveland Indians team picture.  Today, George Cycowksi, pitcher.  I call him “Cyk”  — catchy, huh?  I did this drawing…. …but a  funny thing happened while I was looking into Cyk’s career:  I … Continue reading

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The Boner [From The Vault]

I was just pointed to this article about a new Chicago Cubs documentary which mentions the Billy Goat curse (as well as some other not-so-great moments in Cubs history).  Whenever this comes up I’m newly amazed that whatever curse/string of … Continue reading

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Meet Otis Lambeth

I have a three-foot wide panorama of the 1920 Cleveland Indians team photo (printed from the internet and taped together) hanging over my drawing table, because I am a Master Decorator.  OK, it’s actually reference/inspiration for this Ray Chapman-Carl Mays book … Continue reading

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