Joe Black (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

October 1, 1952: Joe Black and Dodgers’ defense beat Yankees in Game 1

Harold C. Burr gave a tepid review of the Dodgers pitching staff…
Vic Raschi

October 2, 1952: Yankees bash Dodgers behind Vic Raschi’s 3-hitter in Game 2

The 1952 World Series pitted the New York Yankees versus the…
Allie Reynolds (TRADING CARD DB)

October 4, 1952: Allie Reynolds’ 4-hit shutout in Game 4 evens World Series

“Of all the skills wrapped up in the complex game of big league…
Mickey Mantle

October 6, 1952: Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra power Yankees in Game 6

For the first time in six World Series appearances, the Dodgers…

October 7, 1952: Billy Martin saves the Series

The 1952 World Series was the fourth straight for the New York…

April 9, 1953: Braves get a wet welcome to Milwaukee

Since 1925, the Boston Braves and the Boston Red Sox had often…

April 13, 1953: Max Surkont spins shutout in Milwaukee Braves’ first game

A month before Opening Day 1953, the Cincinnati Reds were expecting…

April 14, 1953: Milwaukee Braves christen County Stadium with ceremonies, civic pride, and Hollywood-style extra-inning victory

The Milwaukee Braves opened the 1953 season on April 13 with…

April 17, 1953: Mickey Mantle hits a mythic blast at Griffith Stadium

It was the “longest home run in the history of baseball,”…
Fritz Dorish (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

April 18, 1953: White Sox and Indians combine for 26 walks

The Cleveland Indians and the Chicago White Sox were both optimistic…
Carlos Bernier (TRADING CARD DB)

April 22, 1953: Carlos Bernier breaks color line in debut with Pittsburgh Pirates

Carlos Bernier’s game-changing speed fueled the native Puerto…

May 6, 1953: Bobo Holloman throws a no-hitter in his first major-league start

Before the 1953 season, pitcher Alva "Bobo" Holloman predicted…

May 10, 1953: Ernie White’s curious but short-lived two-catcher strategy

Ernie White 1 had a predicament. His Columbia (South Carolina)…
Carl Furillo (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

August 13, 1953: Campanella, Furillo home runs lead Dodgers to comeback win

Roy Campanella — “The husky backstop is recognized as one…
Russ Meyer (TRADING CARD DB)

May 24, 1953: Russ Meyer ejected, Gil Hodges snaps slump as Dodgers crush Phillies

“It’s too hot for a sermon today. Go home, keep the commandments,…

May 25, 1953: Braves’ Max Surkont sets modern consecutive strikeout record

Many pitchers in baseball history have been associated with strikeouts.…

June 4, 1953: Pirates trade Ralph Kiner to Cubs just before game time

“You know what they say about Chicago. If you don’t like…

June 18, 1953: Red Sox’ 17-run inning tames Tigers

Baseball is different. Among the worldwide variety of “stick…

June 18, 1953: Red Sox’s 17-run inning tames Tigers

Baseball is different. Among the worldwide variety of stick and…
Bobby Morgan

July 12, 1953: Dodgers end Giants’ streak on bases-loaded walk in 10th inning

It was the Sunday afternoon before the All-Star Game break, the…