BASEBALL LEGENDS
The Hall of Famers and those who set the bar high and inspired us to play the game. La Vida Baseball Legends Archives - La Vida Baseball
First Hall of Fame introductions of Mariano, Edgar
Baseball social reacts to the Hall of Fame elections of Mariano and Edgar
Newspapers across the globe celebrate Rivera, Martínez
Humble Rivera honored by unanimous election
Hall of Fame history: Martínez, Rivera headline class of legends
Remembering “Ace”
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“Welcome to the greatest fraternity in the world”
Rod Carew has spent 28 years as the only Panamanian enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. That could change in 2019.
Pudge: “Edgar deserves to be in the Hall of Fame”
When he visited the Hall of Fame for the first time as an elected member, Pudge spoke to us about the candidacy of his friend Edgar Martínez.
Pedro planted the Dominican flag in Cooperstown
Each Saturday, El Profe digs into moments in baseball history captured by a camera lens. These Iconic Images stir the soul, capturing more than a moment in a game. Today, El Profe looks back at the afternoon Pedro took over Cooperstown, and brought a fell
Why El Profe loves José Bautista’s bat flip – and the debate it ignited
Each Saturday, El Profe looks back into moments in baseball history captured by a camera lens. These Iconic Images stir the soul, capturing more than a moment in a game. Today, El Profe digs into the swagger, excitement and… controversy that everyone was
Fernandomania in bobblehead form
That one word captures a wave of emotion for so many Dodgers fans. Fernandomania. In 1981, Fernando Valenzuela was the pump that fueled the Dodgers all the way through the World Series. A Fernando bobble head is on display at the Baseball Hall of Fame and
Roberto Clemente’s family honors his legacy
Love. Honor. Devotion. Every year on December 31st, the anniversary of Roberto Clemente’s death, his family pays him a special tribute. Naturally, it’s a tradition few have ever seen. La Vida Baseball’s Jean Fruth was invited to share in that moment, an
Roberto Clemente: Proud and resolute
Each Saturday, El Profe digs into moments in baseball history captured by a camera lens. These Iconic Images stir the soul, capturing more than a moment in a game.Today, El Profe discusses the stoic salute of The Great One. This photo gives me chills: Rob
Special(ist) class: Baines, Smith weigh in on Martínez, Rivera
LAS VEGAS – Is the small, picturesque hamlet of Cooperstown, N.Y., big enough for all of Mariano Rivera’s fans and the Yankees’ fans to descend upon it this summer? As far as Lee Smith is concerned, that’s the only question to consider when wondering if t
Reggie Jackson’s three powerful swings cemented El Profe’s Yankees fandom
Each Saturday, El Profe digs into moments in baseball history captured by a camera lens. These Iconic Images stir the soul, capturing more than a moment in a game.Today, El Profe discusses the night we were all introduced to Mr. October. The powerful stri
The baseball world mourns the deaths of Valbuena, Castillo
The béisbol world woke up Friday morning to heartbreaking news. Venezuelan peloteros Luis Valbuena and José Castillo died in a car crash on Thursday in Venezuela following a game with the Cardenales of Lara. Our Jose de Jesus Ortiz remembered his time cov
The personal honor of a Hall of Fame vote
With the enthusiasm of a child waiting for a postcard from a dear friend or a birthday package from grandma, I’ve rushed to my mailbox in late November for each of the last 12 years as soon as the National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot was mailed. It’s the
Andruw Jones’ ongoing influence on baseball in Curaçao
As Hall of Fame voters receive their ballots for the 2019 induction class of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Andruw Jones should get strong consideration. The former Atlanta Braves center fielder’s legacy on the field is impressive: 10 Rawlings Gold G