MLB Throwbacks

Directions

MLB Throwbacks Relive baseball's glory: towering home runs, game-changing catches and timeless heroes

Before he was an immortal Hall of Fame ace, Bob Feller made a choice that defined his legacy far beyond baseball.On Dece...
10/22/2026

Before he was an immortal Hall of Fame ace, Bob Feller made a choice that defined his legacy far beyond baseball.

On December 8, 1941—the morning after the attack on Pearl Harbor—the 23-year-old Cleveland Indians superstar was driving to sign his contract for the upcoming season. He had just won 25 games and led the league in strikeouts for the fourth consecutive year. Instead of reporting to the front office, Feller drove straight to the naval recruiting station in Des Moines, becoming the first active Major League Baseball player to voluntarily enlist in combat service.

Assigned to the battleship USS Alabama (BB-60) as a Chief Gunner’s Mate, Feller commanded a 40mm anti-aircraft gun mount through heavy fighting in the North Atlantic and Pacific theaters, earning five campaign ribbons and eight battle stars.

He lost nearly four prime seasons of his career to military service (1942–1945), yet still finished his career with 266 wins, 2,581 strikeouts, three no-hitters, and 12 one-hitters. When asked later about sacrificing his prime years and potentially chasing 350+ wins, "Rapid Robert" never wavered:

*"I haven’t got any regrets. Winning a war is a lot more important than winning a ballgame."*

Feller remains the only Chief Petty Officer in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. A true American hero on and off the diamond.

---

Brewers owner Mark Attanasio just told Jon Heyman's podcast that MLB needs a different economic system — one that gives ...
10/22/2026

Brewers owner Mark Attanasio just told Jon Heyman's podcast that MLB needs a different economic system — one that gives small-market teams and their fans more hope. Owners are pushing a salary cap and floor; the union is dead-set against it, with the CBA expiring Dec. 1. Bold words two days before the World Series. Is a salary cap good for baseball — or would it ruin what makes this game great?

27 up. 27 down. In the WORLD SERIES. ⚾On October 8, 1956 — 70 years ago this month — Don Larsen threw the only perfect g...
10/22/2026

27 up. 27 down. In the WORLD SERIES. ⚾

On October 8, 1956 — 70 years ago this month — Don Larsen threw the only perfect game in World Series history. 97 pitches. 7 strikeouts. Yankees 2, Dodgers 0.

The craziest part? THREE DAYS earlier, Casey Stengel yanked him in the 2ND inning of Game 2 after 4 walks.

No pitcher has thrown a no-hitter in the World Series before or since. Not Gibson. Not Koufax. Not Ryan.

Perfection. Once. Ever.

No coaches, no schedules, no adults keeping score. Just a bat, a ball, neighborhood kids, and games that lasted until so...
10/22/2026

No coaches, no schedules, no adults keeping score. Just a bat, a ball, neighborhood kids, and games that lasted until somebody's mom called them home. Those summer evenings were something special.

Big sigh of relief in LA. 😮‍💨Dodgers president Andrew Friedman confirmed at today's season-ending press conference: Shoh...
10/21/2026

Big sigh of relief in LA. 😮‍💨

Dodgers president Andrew Friedman confirmed at today's season-ending press conference: Shohei Ohtani will NOT need offseason surgery — and the plan is for him to be pitching again in 2027.

"Surgery is not on the table," Friedman said. "I fully expect him to pitch next year."

After the knee and biceps issues that shut him down on the mound after the break, the two-way superstar gets a full winter of rest instead of rehab.

How many wins does a healthy two-way Ohtani add to the 2027 Dodgers?

From an air mattress in a garage to packing out Major League stadiums. 🍌⚾️Love them or hate them, you cannot deny what J...
10/21/2026

From an air mattress in a garage to packing out Major League stadiums. 🍌⚾️

Love them or hate them, you cannot deny what Jesse Cole and his wife built with the Savannah Bananas.

Back in 2016, they went all-in: sold their house, racked up $1.8 million in debt, and slept on an air mattress just to keep their dream afloat. Fast forward to today, and they have transformed a struggling summer-league team into a billion-dollar cultural phenomenon—all while keeping 100% ownership.

Purists will argue it isn't "real baseball," but Banana Ball was never trying to be MLB. It was built around one simple rule: the fans always come first. No commercials, no slow innings, trick plays, choreographed dances, and pure entertainment from the first pitch to the last out.

Now, with millions of fans across the country and massive multi-year waitlists just to get a ticket, the gamble didn't just pay off—it completely reimagined what live sports entertainment looks like.

Key takeaways from the Bananas' playbook:

Total creative control: Retaining 100% equity allowed them to prioritize long-term fan loyalty over short-term investor demands.

Eliminating the friction: All-inclusive concessions, no hidden ticket fees, and a strict two-hour game cap solved modern baseball's biggest fan complaints.

Entertainment-first branding: They didn't compete directly with Major League Baseball; they created an entirely new category.

Every year gets one. Some are all-time classics, some aged... interestingly. 😮‍💨 just put it to the people: which year's...
10/21/2026

Every year gets one. Some are all-time classics, some aged... interestingly. 😮‍💨

just put it to the people: which year's World Series logo is YOUR favorite? 🏆

1975? 2004? 2016? Last year's? Which one takes the crown — and which one never should have left the design desk?

Hal Steinbrenner finally broke his silence — and pointed the finger straight at the clubhouse. 🗣️The Yankees owner said ...
10/21/2026

Hal Steinbrenner finally broke his silence — and pointed the finger straight at the clubhouse. 🗣️

The Yankees owner said the players "didn't live up to their end of the bargain" in the playoffs, backing Aaron Boone ("managed a good season") and defending a roster he believed was World Series-caliber.

Same Zoom call: Brian Cashman agreed to a new contract. He's been the GM since 1998.

Swept in the ALDS. Five runs in three games. No ring since 2009.

So who's really to blame — the players, or the bosses?

From 1950 to 1989 — forty years of baseball — Mickey Mantle ranked No. 1 in OPS+ (172) and No. 1 in OPS. Tied for No. 1 ...
10/21/2026

From 1950 to 1989 — forty years of baseball — Mickey Mantle ranked No. 1 in OPS+ (172) and No. 1 in OPS. Tied for No. 1 in slugging. No. 2 in on-base percentage. Mays, Aaron, Musial, Schmidt and Boggs all played in that span — and every one of them looked up at The Mick.

Where does Mantle rank on your all-time list?

An 11-year wait, a broken promise, and a last-minute scramble to make it right. ⚾️🎟️Back in 2015, the Milwaukee Brewers ...
10/21/2026

An 11-year wait, a broken promise, and a last-minute scramble to make it right. ⚾️🎟️

Back in 2015, the Milwaukee Brewers ran one of the most ambitious promotions in baseball history: the “Timeless Ticket.” For $1,000, 1,000 dedicated fans bought what felt like the ultimate golden pass—guaranteed entry to any single Brewers home game in franchise history, explicitly including the World Series, paired with the promise of the “best available” seating at redemption.

Now, in 2026, the moment those fans spent over a decade dreaming of is finally here: Milwaukee has punched its ticket to the World Series for the first time since 1982.

Except when loyal fans went to cash in on an 11-year investment, they hit a wall. Instead of dugout boxes or club-level views, many were offered only upper-deck or standing-room-only tickets. Fans voiced outrage over the perceived bait-and-switch, with longtime holders publicly refusing redemption out of sheer principle after handing over interest-free money when the franchise needed it most.

Facing massive public backlash, the Brewers released an official statement admitting the mishandling: Timeless Ticket holders will keep their 2026 World Series tickets and retain their pass for a future game—effectively granting a second redemption.

Ex*****on checklist for fans & ticket holders:

Check your email registered with the Brewers ticket office for the official October 20, 2026 resolution notice.

Confirm your 2026 World Series ticket assignments in the MLB Ballpark app.

Verify that your digital Timeless Ticket voucher balance remains active for future regular season or postseason redemption.

Address

Mesa, AZ
85201

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when MLB Throwbacks posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category