Last World Series in Washington, D.C.
When was the last World Series in Washington? Before 2019, is was 1933 when the Senators played, and lost to, the New York Giants in five games.
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Women Dancing on the Field at a 1924 Washington Nationals Game
Step back in time to 1924 and witness a bizarre sight – women dancing on the field at a Washington Nationals game. Thanks to Vanished Americana for this gem.
Remembering Buddy Lewis: A Washington Senator and WWII Veteran
Remembering Buddy Lewis, the Washington Senator and World War II veteran who served 11 seasons in D.C. and flew 350 missions over Europe to fight Nazi Germany. Learn about this heroic player, who passed away at the age of 94.
A Look Back at the 1945 Washington Senators: The Last Time Washington Battled for a Pennant in the Final Weeks of the Season
The 1945 Washington Senators almost took the pennant with four knuckleball pitchers and a one-legged war veteran named Bert Shepard.
The Washington Teddies: The 1905 Plan to Rename the Senators
In 1905, Washington’s losing baseball team ran a contest to pick a new name. Among the 220 suggestions: the Teddies, after President Theodore Roosevelt. See the original Washington Times list.
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.
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.
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.