New York Mets - Old-Timers Day

 May 20, 1989 Shea Stadium, Flushing, NY

Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the 1969 Mets World Series Championship

May 20, 1989 Flushing, NY - Shea Stadium

NY Mets lose to the San Francisco Giants 3-0

SF Giants RBI: Will Clark (HR), Ken Oberkfell, Kevin Mitchell (HR)

Pitchers: Mike Krukow (SFG-W)  Bob Ojeda (NYM-L)

Cracker Jack Classic - Old-Timers Day

1984-Jul-02 Washington DC

1985-Jul-01 Washington DC

1986-Jun-23 Washington DC

The New York Yankees held the first ballpark celebration to honor their former colleagues, the first being in 1939 in honor of Lou Gehrig. A tradition was born - The Old-timers Game, a celebration to give the fans an opportunity to cheer on there heroes from the past.

From 1982-1985, an Old-Timers Classic was sponsored by Cracker Jack, being played at RFK Stadium, Washington DC. The inaugural game was played on July 19, 1982, featuring players that included Hank Aaron, Warren Spahn, Luke Appling, Johnny Mize, Stan Musial, Don Newcombe, Enos Slaughter, Bob Feller, Ralph Kiner. The tradition old-timers day as started by the Yankees was a 2-inning event where the players had fun, and provided an exhibition for the fans.  the Cracker jack game, was a 5-inning game following the traditional rules. The games were broadcast on ESPN
The game had the support of the Association of Professional Ball Players of America, but not from Major League Baseball.  Players were simple American or National uniforms without any MLB logos

Subsequent games were played on July 18, 1983; July 2, 1984 and July 1, 1985

Marty Appel

Turn of the Century Baseball

Roxbury NY - Turn Back the Century Days, a vibrant part of the Roxbury landscape. The Roxbury Nine revives the national pastime playing the game of baseball as it was in the good old days of 1898

The Holloway Old-timers Baseball Festival, is a 3-day event of food, music, games, rides parades and baseball. The festival began as a reunion for former rail workers who loved to play ball and has grown into a major town event

Old-Timers Day

Old-Timer's Day is a tradition started by the New York Yankees in 1939 with Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day and has continued to this day. It is a gathering of former players who participate in a 3-inning game to the enjoyment of the fans who come to watch their heroes of the past

From 1982 to 1985, an Old-timers Classic was sponsored by Cracker Jack, with games being played at RFK Stadium, Washington DC. 

In 1986 the series sponsorship was assumed by Equitable Life and 26 games would be played at each ballpark from May 17 until September 20

1987-June-29 Washington, DC

National Old Timers Baseball Classic

1989-Aug-05 Minneapolis, Mn

Equitable Old Timers Game

1991 the series would be sponsored by Upper Deck heroes of Baseball, with a 24-game series starting April 14 and ending on September 1. The series would continue until 1995

1983 an old-timers game was played at Comiskey Park prior to the 50th anniversary All-Star game

Troy v Worcester : 1992

1992-Jun-06 Troy NY

Baseball in Troy, NY began back during the Civil War. In 1867 the Union Baseball Club of Lansingburgh, traveled down the Hudson to beat the New York Mutuals, earning the nickname "Haymakers". The Haymakers would pay their $10 dues and joined the National Association, the first professional league in 1871, the league disbanded mid-1872

When the National League was formed in 1876, Troy was left out, only to be invited to join after the 1878 season. The finished last in 1879 but continued in the league as the Trojans until 1882. At this time the Worcester Massachusetts team also folded, with both teams being placed on the roll of honorary membership

1992, 110 years after the major leagues had long forgotten the existence of Tory and Worcester, Troy City Manager Steven Dworksy raised funds for a monument to the city's baseball heritage. A game between Troy and Worcester was played at Knickerbacker Park on June 6, playing by the rules and in uniforms of 1882. The San Francisco Giants sent a letter of support

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NY Yankees Old-timers Day

Roger Maris - 1983-Jul-16 New York NY (Bronx)

Phil Rizzuot, White Ford

1984-Jul-21 New York NY (Bronx)

Gene Woodling, Eddie Lopat, Hank Bauer, tommy Byrne

1985-Jul-13 New York NY (Bronx)

Tony Kubek, Luis Arroyo, John Blanchard, Clete Boyer

1986-Jul-19 New York NY (Bronx)

Bob Lemon, Bobby Murcer

1987-Jul-11 New York NY (Bronx)

Mickey Rivers, Chris Chambliss, Bucky Dent

1988-Jul-16 New York NY (Bronx)

Ron Guidry, Joe Pepitone

1989-Jul-15 New York NY (Bronx)

Mickey Mantle, Enos Slaughter, Hank Bauer

1991-Jul-27 Stadium Station Bronx NY

2004-Jul-10 Stadium Station Bronx NY

In 1939 the New York Yankees held a celebration in recognition of Lou Gehrig's achievements. In 1948 Babe Ruth was honored at Yankees Stadium surrounded by teammates.

The first Old-Timers Day took place on the final day of the 1947 season and continues today bringing back to the stadium heroes, hall of famers and fan favorites

As part of the 1984 Old-Timers Day celebration, the Yankees honored Elston Howard and Roger Maris by retiring their respective jerseys.