Turn Back the Clock: Wisner Playground fostered a lifestyle in Uptown neighborhood
There was a time spanning the 1950s through the 1970s when Wisner Playground was the center of activity in the surrounding New Orleans Uptown neighborhood.
view moreFlashback: Joe L. Brown’s stint with New Orleans Pelicans prepared him for job as Pittsburgh Pirates GM
Joe L. Brown was one of the longest-tenured general managers in Pittsburgh Pirates history.
view moreFlashback: Former Shaw and Legion star Rocky LeFevre made his pitch for career in pro baseball
Keith “Rocky” Lefevre was not unlike many young baseball players who loved to play baseball.
view moreFlashback: New Orleans native Lou Klein involved in two of baseball’s most bizarre times
Klein had one of the more interesting careers in baseball, although he had limited success as a player in the major leagues.
view moreFlashback: Third time’s a charm for 2006 Rummel-based American Legion team
Archbishop Rummel High School-based American Legion teams have a rich history of competitive baseball in the New Orleans area.
view moreRare Mel Ott game-used jersey up for auction by Leland’s
One of the jerseys worn by Ott with the Giants in 1931 is being auctioned by Lelands, a leading sports auction house.
view moreFlashback: Will Clark involved in 1993 MLB free agency controversy
Former New Orleans prep star and major-leaguer Will Clark had a flair for the dramatic on the field. But it was during the winter between the 1993 and 1994 seasons that he made a big splash in the free agent market.
view moreFlashback: Former Fortier star Howie Pollet led St. Louis Cardinals into 1946 World Series
Pollet, former prep pitcher at Fortier High School, was the World Series Game 1 starting pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals 75 years ago.
view moreNew Orleans native Ron Washington brings World Series experience to Atlanta Braves
One of the Braves’ weapons in their pursuit of the NL pennant is not a pitcher or a position player, but rather their third base coach.
view moreFormer UNO player Brian Snitker aims to get Atlanta Braves back to the World Series
His Braves team won its fourth straight division championship this season.
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