Babe Ruth’s 1934 Season in Washington: His Last as a Yankee
Babe Ruth was 39 and sitting on 707 home runs when the Yankees came to Griffith Stadium in September 1934. It was his last visit as a Yankee.
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Washington has one of the great baseball histories in the country, from the Washington Senators and Griffith Stadium to the return of the Nationals and two World Series championships. These posts dig into DC’s long love affair with the national pastime.
Josh Gibson Hit 14 Home Runs at Griffith Stadium in One Season. The Washington Senators Only Hit 21.
Josh Gibson was Washington’s greatest baseball player. He hit 14 home runs at Griffith Stadium in 1943. The entire Washington Senators lineup hit 21 all season. He never wore a Senators uniform.
Exploring the History of Spring Valley, Au Park and Wesley Heights
Join us as we explore the history of DC’s Spring Valley, AU Park & Wesley Heights neighborhoods. From WWI munitions to the home of Bucky Harris, discover the stories behind these areas!
May 28th, 1941: The First Night Game at Griffith Stadium
On May 28th, 1941, Griffith Stadium hosted its first night game under the newly installed lights. Walter Johnson was special guest, Joe DiMaggio had a 12-game hitting streak, and the Senators were stumbling. Read about the historic night in Washington baseball history.
Frederick Douglass, Interested Spectator as Cuban Giants Defeat All-Washington Club in an 1891 Baseball Game
In late summer 1891 Frederick Douglass returned to the United States and attended a baseball game between the Cuban Giants and an All-Washington club. He was one of nearly 900 people in attendance. The Giants defeated the Washington team by a score of 8 to 5.
A Look Back at a 1912 Advertisement from the Washington Times
Take a look back at an advertisement from the Washington Times from June 18th, 1912. See a snapshot of Walter Johnson’s 33 wins and the Red Sox winning the World Series that year. Enjoy a piece of Washington history!
Highlighting an Old Local Baseball Hero: Joe Judge
Learn about Joe Judge, Washington’s first baseman for almost 18 seasons starting in 1915 up until 1932. Joe was a fine ball player, batting .300 or higher in nine seasons and set a number of American League records. Read about his career and his embrace of the city of Washington.
The 1939 Tribute to Abner Doubleday at Arlington National Cemetery
Learn about the 1939 baseball season tribute to Abner Doubleday at Arlington National Cemetery with Clark Griffith, Joe McCarthy, and Bucky Harris. Read about the disputed role of Abner Doubleday in the birth of baseball and the ceremony at his grave.
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!