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Expertise
WW II era major league baseball history - questions about specific WWII era players, stadiums, life in the major leagues, teams, impact of major league baseball upon American society during WWII (FDR's "Green Light" letter to the then Commissioner of Baseball) and the relationship of President Roosevelt with Washington Senators owner Clark Griffith in an effort to keep baseball "alive" during the darkest days of WWII.
Experience in the area
Son of a former major league baseball player, George Case Jr. who played in the major leagues from 1937-1947. I was the former Executive Director of SABR (Society for American Baseball Research) Have produced a DVD taken from my father's 8MM COLOR "home movies" of life in the major leagues from a ballplayer's perspective - currently marketing this DVD privately and also in conjunction with www.baseballdirect.com
Publications
SABR Bulletin - "Case's Corner" - newsletter of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) "Growing Up at Griffith Stadium" - article published courtesy of The Big Train (Walter Johnson Baseball League) - Bethesda Maryland
Education/Credentials
BA - Rutgers University 1963 MA - Rider University 1979
Awards and Honors
Former Executive Director of SABR Consultant and speaker - City of Trenton NJ baseball exhibit - "When Trenton Baseball Roared Like Thunder" - 1994
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Tveten | 11/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| david | 11/02/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks for the info. and referral. |
| Dennis Coogle | 09/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you SOOOOOO much. All the signatures ..... |
| William | 09/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for such a ..... |
| richard | 09/06/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks George for your quick response. I ..... |
Recent Answers from George W. Case III
2009-11-18 Pitching:
This is a "trick" question - for one pitcher - it was Carl Hubbell - striking out (5) future Hall of Famers in the 1934 All-Star Game - Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx, Simmons and Cronin. In the 1984 All-Star Game
2009-11-02 hidden ball:
The "hidden ball" trick has been "performed" previously in the major leagues - I do not have the details however I would suggest you contact SABR (Society for American Baseball Research) - www.sabr.org
2009-11-01 baseball:
The winner of the All Star game - this year the American League won so they have the "Home Field" advantage - 4 games in Yankee Stadium, 3 games in Philadelphia - first 2 games in New York, middle 3 games
2009-10-26 trips to the mound:
I cannot tell you exactly when the rule was changed but prior to the change, probably sometime around 1970 the manager was allowed to make as many trips as possible - the rule change was a result of several
2009-10-20 most consecutive walks to start a game:
Hi - I do not know the specific answer to your question however you might want to contact SABR (Society for American Baseball Research) - headquartered in Cleveland - www.sabr.org - SABR has numerous sources
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