Washington Senators Move to Los Angeles in 1957
In 1957 Calvin Griffith swore the Senators weren’t moving to California. He’d just toured LA. Four years later they left.
Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals Playing at Swampoodle Grounds in the 1880s
An 1880s photograph of the Washington Nationals playing at Swampoodle Grounds. Click through for the full-resolution version to pick out the details.
Uncovering the Lease Requirements for a New Baseball Stadium in D.C.
Learn about the lease requirements for a new baseball stadium in D.C., as revealed in a document from the 1950s. Follow the history of the Washington Senators and the legacy of Clark Griffith in this fascinating story.
Nationals Manager Matt Williams and His Grandfather, 1924 Senator Buck Griffith
Nationals manager Matt Williams is the grandson of Bert ‘Buck’ Griffith, who played for the 1924 Washington Senators, the only Washington team to win the World Series.
Exploring the 1886 Washington Nationals Baseball Season Through Scorecards
Take a look back at the 1886 Washington Nationals baseball season through three scorecards from games against the New York Giants, Boston Beaneaters, and Boston Beaneaters. See the advertisements, handwritten notes, and penciled notations on the scorecards.
The Washington Senators in Spring Training of 1920: A Look Back at the Team Before They Became World Champs
Take a look back at the Washington Senators team during spring training of 1920. They came in sixth place that year, but a few years later they would become world champs!
Grace Coolidge, First Lady & Baseball Fan: Witnessing the Washington Senators Win the 1924 World Series
Grace Coolidge, wife of President Calvin Coolidge, was an avid baseball fan and attended the 1924 World Series in Washington. Read about her experience and watch film footage of the game!
The Fire that Destroyed our Old Ballpark: Boundary Field
GoDCer Rych sent in a couple great photos which piqued our interest in the fire that destroyed our old ballpark – Boundary Field. Learn more about the fire, the replacement stadium and the Washington Nationals (aka, Senators) of 1911.
Exploring a Fun Old Print from The Washington Times (June 18, 1912)
Take a trip back in time with this fun old print from The Washington Times printed on June 18th, 1912. Get a glimpse of Washington Nationals baseball from over a century ago.