ZinnBeck
@zinnbeck.bsky.social
Posting Baseball newspaper clippings, baseball photos, and baseball cards.
SABR Guy, Baseball photo researcher, At times a Librarian at other times an Archivist, Vikings fan #Skol. Living in NY with a large Minnesota bias.
SABR Guy, Baseball photo researcher, At times a Librarian at other times an Archivist, Vikings fan #Skol. Living in NY with a large Minnesota bias.
I want to turn to any random sports stranger next to me and say, "Did you see what the Bears did to the Packers last night, haha?" Then I remember I am no longer in the Midwest and said stranger would not understand the rivalry or even care. So I stand alone and silent.
January 11, 2026 at 5:10 PM
I want to turn to any random sports stranger next to me and say, "Did you see what the Bears did to the Packers last night, haha?" Then I remember I am no longer in the Midwest and said stranger would not understand the rivalry or even care. So I stand alone and silent.
In 1948, Willie Mays played for the Birmingham Black Barons at their home park, Rickwood Field. Rickwood was built in 1910. Congrats to @markarmour04.bsky.social for correctly answering the trivia.
January 10, 2026 at 4:37 PM
In 1948, Willie Mays played for the Birmingham Black Barons at their home park, Rickwood Field. Rickwood was built in 1910. Congrats to @markarmour04.bsky.social for correctly answering the trivia.
Trivia: What is the only Major League ballpark still standing that Willie Mays called home?
January 10, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Trivia: What is the only Major League ballpark still standing that Willie Mays called home?
Always good to keep in mind when you go down those baseball rabbit holes.
January 6, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Always good to keep in mind when you go down those baseball rabbit holes.
On August 27, 2022, nearly 50 years after his last game, the New York #Mets retired Willie Mays' jersey number 24. Only three players wore the number for the Mets after Mays.
Robinson Cano 2019-2022
Rickey Henderson 1999-2000
Kelvin Torve - 1990
Robinson Cano 2019-2022
Rickey Henderson 1999-2000
Kelvin Torve - 1990
January 4, 2026 at 12:37 AM
On August 27, 2022, nearly 50 years after his last game, the New York #Mets retired Willie Mays' jersey number 24. Only three players wore the number for the Mets after Mays.
Robinson Cano 2019-2022
Rickey Henderson 1999-2000
Kelvin Torve - 1990
Robinson Cano 2019-2022
Rickey Henderson 1999-2000
Kelvin Torve - 1990
THE BROOKLYN NINE
A very underrated young adult baseball book.
It follows a Brooklyn family, starting in the 1800s, by examining their ties to baseball and to Brooklyn.
The long holiday weekend is a perfect time to give it a read. It can be found on Libby and other digital platforms.
A very underrated young adult baseball book.
It follows a Brooklyn family, starting in the 1800s, by examining their ties to baseball and to Brooklyn.
The long holiday weekend is a perfect time to give it a read. It can be found on Libby and other digital platforms.
January 1, 2026 at 6:21 PM
THE BROOKLYN NINE
A very underrated young adult baseball book.
It follows a Brooklyn family, starting in the 1800s, by examining their ties to baseball and to Brooklyn.
The long holiday weekend is a perfect time to give it a read. It can be found on Libby and other digital platforms.
A very underrated young adult baseball book.
It follows a Brooklyn family, starting in the 1800s, by examining their ties to baseball and to Brooklyn.
The long holiday weekend is a perfect time to give it a read. It can be found on Libby and other digital platforms.
One of my Christmas gifts. This towel was given out at the Blair Walsh game. It was one of the coldest games in NFL history. Walsh attempted a short field goal with 4 seconds left that would have won the game. He missed and the Seahawks won.
December 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
One of my Christmas gifts. This towel was given out at the Blair Walsh game. It was one of the coldest games in NFL history. Walsh attempted a short field goal with 4 seconds left that would have won the game. He missed and the Seahawks won.
Today I learned that in New Jersey Poutine is called Disco Fries.
December 23, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Today I learned that in New Jersey Poutine is called Disco Fries.
December 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I saw the title of this book and was curious. I read the description, but it didn't mention Willie Mays or Dwight Clark once. 🤷♂️.
December 20, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I saw the title of this book and was curious. I read the description, but it didn't mention Willie Mays or Dwight Clark once. 🤷♂️.
50/50 Trivia: True or False, Pete Maravich played for the Jazz after the team relocated to Utah?
December 14, 2025 at 3:43 PM
50/50 Trivia: True or False, Pete Maravich played for the Jazz after the team relocated to Utah?
As a baseball guy, I find it very odd that only 5 NHL teams have losing records while 28 teams have .500 or better records.
December 14, 2025 at 4:10 AM
As a baseball guy, I find it very odd that only 5 NHL teams have losing records while 28 teams have .500 or better records.
If you could collect all of the advertising backs for one non-Hall of Fame player in the T206 set, who would it be?
I would go with Gravy Cravath with the Minneapolis Millers.
#Cardsky
I would go with Gravy Cravath with the Minneapolis Millers.
#Cardsky
December 12, 2025 at 12:29 AM
If you could collect all of the advertising backs for one non-Hall of Fame player in the T206 set, who would it be?
I would go with Gravy Cravath with the Minneapolis Millers.
#Cardsky
I would go with Gravy Cravath with the Minneapolis Millers.
#Cardsky
Fred Snodgrass appears to be angry about something on his T206 card. Could he be thinking about the muffed ball he dropped in the World Series, or is he just upset that his last name is Snodgrass?
#Cardsky
#Cardsky
December 6, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Fred Snodgrass appears to be angry about something on his T206 card. Could he be thinking about the muffed ball he dropped in the World Series, or is he just upset that his last name is Snodgrass?
#Cardsky
#Cardsky
What is the largest sports gambling cover up by a professional league?
a) Ty Cobb assigned to the Athletics
b) Michael Jordan playing baseball
c) Ohtani interpreter takes a fall
d) other
a) Ty Cobb assigned to the Athletics
b) Michael Jordan playing baseball
c) Ohtani interpreter takes a fall
d) other
December 4, 2025 at 11:27 PM
What is the largest sports gambling cover up by a professional league?
a) Ty Cobb assigned to the Athletics
b) Michael Jordan playing baseball
c) Ohtani interpreter takes a fall
d) other
a) Ty Cobb assigned to the Athletics
b) Michael Jordan playing baseball
c) Ohtani interpreter takes a fall
d) other
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November 30, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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The 1921 White's Big Tip Top Bread Baltimore Orioles card of Ducky Davis in the current Love of the Game Auction has picked up significant interest.
Teenager Cal Davis signed with the Orioles off the local sandlots. He found himself catching Lefty Grove
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Teenager Cal Davis signed with the Orioles off the local sandlots. He found himself catching Lefty Grove
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November 28, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The 1921 White's Big Tip Top Bread Baltimore Orioles card of Ducky Davis in the current Love of the Game Auction has picked up significant interest.
Teenager Cal Davis signed with the Orioles off the local sandlots. He found himself catching Lefty Grove
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Teenager Cal Davis signed with the Orioles off the local sandlots. He found himself catching Lefty Grove
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Who is the only person to play Major League Baseball and in the American Basketball Association?
Answer: Cotton Nash.
Answer: Cotton Nash.
November 27, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Who is the only person to play Major League Baseball and in the American Basketball Association?
Answer: Cotton Nash.
Answer: Cotton Nash.
Steve Hamilton is best known in the sports world as a pitcher for the New York Yankees. However, his first sports card shows him as a member of the Morehead Eagles basketball team in the 1955 Ashland/Aetna Oil set.
What other player's first card shows them in a secondary sport?
What other player's first card shows them in a secondary sport?
November 23, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Steve Hamilton is best known in the sports world as a pitcher for the New York Yankees. However, his first sports card shows him as a member of the Morehead Eagles basketball team in the 1955 Ashland/Aetna Oil set.
What other player's first card shows them in a secondary sport?
What other player's first card shows them in a secondary sport?
Some time ago, I bought this cool framed newspaper from the 1906 World Series that shows players from the Cubs and the White Sox. I never knew if someone intentionally put a hole in it to create art or if they found it damaged. Anyway, I found the full page.
November 22, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Some time ago, I bought this cool framed newspaper from the 1906 World Series that shows players from the Cubs and the White Sox. I never knew if someone intentionally put a hole in it to create art or if they found it damaged. Anyway, I found the full page.
On this date in 1969, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Griffey of Donora, PA., was born at Charieroi-Monessen Hospital. They name him George Kenneth, but he will forever be known as THE KID! #OTD
November 22, 2025 at 3:53 AM
On this date in 1969, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Griffey of Donora, PA., was born at Charieroi-Monessen Hospital. They name him George Kenneth, but he will forever be known as THE KID! #OTD