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Anacostia High School Indians baseball team in 1939 (Library of Congress)

The 1939 Anacostia High School Indians: Underdogs in the D.C. Public High School Baseball League

The 1939 Anacostia High School Indians were a brand new team in the D.C. public high school baseball league. Despite being an underdog, they had a strong season and even made it to first place. Read the story of their season here!

When Baseball Returned to RFK Stadium in 1987

On April 5th, 1987, a charity exhibition game between the world champion New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies brought baseball back to Washington, DC after 16 years. Read the story of the cold and wet game at RFK Stadium and Washington’s desire for a team.

Celebrating Baseball in Washington: An Archival Video

Celebrate baseball in Washington with this archival video featuring footage and photos from the early years of the Washington Senators. Get out and support our hometown team!

Ron Paul Crushes Double During Congressional Baseball Game

Ron Paul hit a double during the Congressional baseball game in 1983 – see the full video here! Plus, find out why the game was banned in 1914 and how it came back in 1962.

Griffith Stadium from the air in 1960 (Wikipedia)

Remembering Griffith Stadium: The Demise of a D.C. Landmark

Remember the days of Griffith Stadium? Learn about the demise of this D.C. landmark, which was the site of three World Series, two All-Star games, and eight U.S. Presidents. Read the sad article from the Washington Post and watch a YouTube video to learn more.

Harmon Killebrew 1956 Topps baseball card

Washington Senators Move to Los Angeles in 1957

Did you know the Washington Senators almost moved to Los Angeles in 1957? This amazing and true story would have changed the outlook of baseball on both coasts.

What’s a Herdic Cab? What Did They Look Like?

A herdic cab is a type of horse-drawn carriage, used as an omnibus, invented by Peter Herdic of Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania in 1881.

Swampoodle Grounds (near present day Union Station), also known as Capitol Park, was the home of the Washington Nationals baseball team of the National League from 1886 to 1889.

This Fascinating Old Photograph Shows the Washington Nationals Playing at Swampoodle Grounds in the 1880s

This old photograph from the 1880s shows the Washington Nationals playing at Swampoodle Grounds. Click on the image to see amazing details. Source: Architect of the Capitol.

Matt Williams' grandfather, Washington Senators' Bert Griffith

Uncovering the Historic Family Connection Between Current Washington Nationals Manager Matt Williams and His Grandfather Bert (Buck) Griffith

Discover the historic family connection between current Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams and his grandfather, Bert (Buck) Griffith, who was a member of the only team from Washington to win the World Series. Read the full article to learn more.

The 1962 Congressional Baseball Game at D.C. (later RFK) Stadium. Phil on the left, Speaker John McCormick is throwing out the first ball and Minority Leader Charlie Halleck is standing to the Speaker’s left. In the background, you can see Senators’ Manager Mickey Vernon

The Voice of the Washington Senators: A Conversation with Phil Hochberg

Join us for a conversation with Phil Hochberg, the voice of the Washington Senators and Terps. Learn about Phil’s Syracuse University days with Marv Albert and Ted Koppel and his amazing attachment to the historic fabric of Washington.