1974 Washington Padres: Topps Cards for the ‘Washington Stars’
In 1973, a Washington investor group agreed to buy the San Diego Padres and move them to DC for the 1974 season. The deal collapsed at the last minute.
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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.
The Washington Senators and the Philadelphia Athletics: A Crowd of 460 Witnessed a 5-4 Comeback Win
The Washington Senators faced off against the Philadelphia Athletics in 1954 in front of a crowd of only 460. The Senators made a comeback, winning 5-4. Check out the box score and related articles here.
Washington Senators Move to Texas
September 30, 1971 was the last Washington Senators home game. Owner Bob Short moved them to Arlington, Texas as the Rangers.
Walter Johnson: The Big Train of the Washington Senators
Walter Johnson arrived from Idaho at 19, won 417 games for Washington, and was elected to the inaugural 1936 Hall of Fame class.
3 Things You Didn’t Know Happened at Chevy Chase Circle
Take a trip to the far reaches of the District and learn about 3 things you didn’t know happened at Chevy Chase Circle: a tragic suicide, a cricket match, and a tornado!
Babe Ruth Runs Into Wall; Knocked Unconscious
On July 5, 1924, Babe Ruth was knocked unconscious for five minutes after running into a wall at Griffith Stadium. He stayed in the game, went 3-for-3, then played the second game of the doubleheader.
We Want Beer! The 1937 All-Star Game at Griffith Stadium
This … picture … is … awesome. This is why I love baseball. I could almost end the post with just this picture because it’s just that amazing. The 1937 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was held in Washington at Griffith Stadium. The Senators were between mediocre and lousy by then, but this was reason … Read more
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!
Three Things That Happened at the Washington Monument
Three things at the Washington Monument: an 1848 cornerstone, a ball caught from 500 feet in 1908, a suicide from the elevator.