49's Fastball

Bill Veeck, owner of the St. Louis Browns, let the fans manage a game against the Philadelphia A’s in 1951. Ballots were distributed to vote on the starting line before the game. During the game, the fans were given placards saying yes on one side and no on the other which they were to hold up in response to strategies such as bunt, steal, hit and run.For more information visit www.49sfastball.com

Charlie Finley, owner of the Kansas City A’s, pulls promotional stunt, asking his short stop, Bert Campaneris to play all 9 positions on the field in a single game.For more information visit www.49sfastball.com

Casey Stengel is a notable character in baseball history, as many of his antics have become legendary. The story of his most famous antic, which involves a little sparrow, is told here.For more information visit www.49sfastball.com

Due to the progression of his disease, on May 2, 1939, Lou Gehrig makes the tough decision to end his 2130 game playing streak, taking himself out of the lineup. Gehrig’s stats are highlighted and his famous speech is given, illustrating what an inspirational figure he is to baseball.For more information visit www.49sfastball.com

Larry Dierker takes us back to a momentous day in his career, July 9, 1976, when he pitched a no hitter against the Expos just days before his wedding anniversary, giving even more reason to celebrate an already special time in his life.For more information visit www.49sfastball.com