Philadelphia Phillies

In his first season, he switched to outfield and became a star. He put his name in the record book by hitting 54 homeruns. The only team that had more homeruns than Ruth was the Philadelphia Phillies. he had his greatest season in 1921. He had 59 homeruns, had a .378 batting average, and 171 RBI. In 1921, the Yankees played in the World Series against the New York Giants. Ruth hurt his elbow and was told by doctors not to play. He ignored…

The 2015 free agency period began at 12:01 AM Wednesday and the flurry of deals since then have barely given us a chance to catch our breath. Just over one week removed from the draft, the league will continue to move and shake in an attempt to catch up to Cleveland and Golden State. So, in honor of the period beginning, I decided to go back and look at the best free agent signings since 2000 for each team. Today, we look at the Eastern Conference and we’ll tackle the Western Conference next…

received negative responses. Some people were upset that he joined the team, even some of his teammates. During games, crowds would boo when he was on the field and his family received threats. Jackie had to hold his tongue and play the game. The Philadelphia Phillies were especially cruel towards Robinson. Their manager, Ben Chapman, and the rest of the team shouted derogatory terms at him when he was up to bat ("Jackie Robinson Biography"). Despite all of the negativity he received, he ended…

City of Green Benches Ageism is a concept that is harshly used towards the elderly. The meaning of ageism, means to discriminate towards ones age. In the book, “City of Green benches” by Maria Vesperi, she relates to the idea of ageism towards the elderly in a specific city. She chose to do research in a specific city by connecting the city to the elderly population. Vesperi focuses on many parts in her book such as aging, identity, social supports, and more. Within this essay, the focus will be…

Shortly after the bombings of Pearl Harbor in 1942, Jack was drafted to the Army. According to Richard Sisk, he served for two years and never saw combat. His military career ended after he was court-martialed in 1944 for not sitting in the back of a segregated bus. He faced a dishonorable discharge, but he won the case. The Army decided they had enough of his retaliation so they let him him go with an honorable discharge (“Army Struggle”). This retaliation sparked interest for Jackie in the…

Baseball is one of America’s greatest traditions, so much so that it is fondly referred to as “America’s pastime.” For centuries, fans of all ages and races have come together to enjoy a leisurely afternoon at the ballpark with friends, family, or by themselves. However, there have been a number of growing concerns about fan safety measures at games because of the number of fan injuries in the past year. Major League Baseball needs to increase safety measures for fans by putting up more safety…

The Bushwick Collection is a small block located in Brooklyn, NY where street artists have permission to freely paint and showcase their artwork. This strip of concrete has become a huge tourist attraction, and artists travel all over the world for a chance to make their mark. However, while admiring the various murals, one can observe something out of place- amongst the intricate designs are brightly colored neon smiley faces. To some people, these smiley faces may seem like part of the…

Competition has always been a big part of society and can be seen dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. The need to win and compete has become engrained in the fabric of society. Most people are born into a team and become fans for life. They would fight and bleed for their team even if they aren’t on the field. Some of the places this becomes most clear is in rivalries among football teams. One of the most talked about football rivalries is that of the North London Derby. This particular…

During 1960s there were many life changing events that occurred and altering the world today. The classic beginning where time seemed to fast-forward. Our social ethics became the bigger aspect of our entire thought process such as thinking outside the box and doing the impossible which are used in many standards of life. This blossoming year started off with the Democratic Party coming in first place over the Republican Party. Richard Nixon was the next runner up competing heavily against…

The District of Columbia passed the 1975 Firearms Control Regulations Act. This act made it illegal to own handguns, automatic firearms, or high capacity rifles and prohibited the possession of unregistered firearms. Dick Heller, a special police officer in the District of Columbia, carried a firearm as part of his job. He was granted access into federal buildings with the gun, but the new provision made it illegal to possess in his own home. Along with Dick Heller, five other D.C. residents…