World Series - 1938 New York Yankees v Chicago Cubs

October 5, 1938 Chicago, Il - Game 1

As a reference.. I found this cover during an internet search. The auction listing is below.

The 1938 World Series was held between the New York Yankees and the Chicago Cubs.

The yankees would ultimately sweep the Cubs in 4 games.

This was the last World Series to be played by Lou Gehrig.

The yankees lineup included Gehrig, Bill Dickey, Joe DiMaggio, Lefty Gomez, Joe Gordon and Red Ruffing, Frank Crosetti.

The Cubs lineup included Dizzy Dean, Gabby Hartnett, Billy Herman and former Yankee Tony Lazzeri.

Chicago White Sox

April 9, 1985 Milwaukee, Wi - Opening Day

The White Sox opened the season against the Milwaukee Brewers at County Stadium, Milwaukee. Behind the pitching of Tom Seaver, the White Sox take the 4-2 victory.
White Sox RBI: Ron Kittle, Julio Cruz, Greg Walker, Daryl Boston
Moose Hass took the loss for the Brewers. No RBI, as both Brewers' runs scored off of wild pitches by Seaver

Apr 18, 1991 Chicago, Il - Inaugural Game New Comiskey Park

The Chicago White Sox opened their new Comiskey Park, after playing in old Comiskey since 1910.

After opening the season on the road and compiling a 6-2 record, The Sox faced the Detroit Tigers, who posted a 16-0 victory before 42,191 fans. The Tigers scored all of their runs in the 3rd and 4th innings.

Tiger HRs: Cecil Fielder, Rob Deer (2), Tony Phillips. RBI: Fielder (4), Deer (4), Phillips (3), Mickey Tettleton(2), Pete Incaviglia, Alan Trammell

Winning Pitcher: Frank Tanana (complete game)

Losing Pitcher: Jack McDowell

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The White Sox have had multiple changes in their logo and uniforms, which is clearly demonstrated by their various business envelopes

Chicago White Sox business envelope1919, postmarked 1924

1935

1962

1976

2018

Jeff Bagwell - 2017 Astros Hall of Fame Weekend

August 5, 2017 Houston, Tx Jeff Bagwell Hall of Fame Weekend

The Astros honored Jeff Bagwell on his induction to the Baseball Hall of Fame on July 30 at Cooperstown, NY. The weekend recognized Bagwell's memorable career

Jeff Bagwell had his uniform number retired by the Astros on Aug 26, 2007

Houston Astros 1991-2005

• NL Rookie of the Year (1991)
• 4-time All-Star (1994, 1996, 1997, 1999)
• NL MVP (1994)
• Gold Glove Award (1994)
• 3-time Silver Slugger Award (1994, 1997, 1999)
• NL RBI Leader (1994)

Legends Baseball Scrapbook and Stamp Album - USPS 1984

   

  

The USPS produce the Legends Baseball Scrapbook and Stamp Album

The album featured one page about one of the players the USPS issued a stamp for, along with a place on the page for the stamp. The stamps were included in the album. There were an additional 3 pages of photographs of the player. the album measures 8.5 x 11

The album also came with 4 baseball cards that featured the USPS stamp image

Hall of Fame - 2003 : Carter, Murray

July 27, 2003 Induction Day, Cooperstown, NY

Gary Carter, Eddie Murray

covers from Kelly Armstrong, Wild Horse, Gateway

National Baseball Hall of Fame Official cover

art by Kendal Bevil, limited edition of 2,500

Larry Doby - Cleveland Indians

July 3, 1994 Cleveland, Oh

The Cleveland Indians retired Larry Doby's jersey #14.Doby was the second back baseball player to cross the color barrier, when he entered the game on July 5, 1947, as a pinch-hitter for relief pitcher Bryan Stephens. Doby struck out in his first at-bat. He would get his first hit the following day in the second game of a double-header against the Chicago White Sox.

Doby would go on to play for the Indians (1947-1955, 1958) Chicago White Sox (1956-1957, 1959) Detroit Tigers (1959) Chunuchu Dragons (Japan 1962)

Doby's career batting average was .283, 253 home runs, 970 RBI

• 7x All-Star (1949-1955)
• 2- AL home run leader (1952, 1954)
• AL RBI Leader (1954)
• Cleveland Hall of Fame (1966)
• Cleveland Indians retired #14 (1994)
• National Baseball Hall of Fame (1998)

Larry Doby would also manage the White Sox in 1978

Prior to breaking into the Major Leagues, Larry Doby played for the Newark Eagles (Negro Leagues 1944, 1946-1947) and San Juan Senators (Puerto Rico 1946)