It is a cliché to say that a ballclub is a “team of destiny,” but if anyone deserves that title it would be manager Leo Durocher’s 1951 New York Giants baseball team. That’s the club that won the National League pennant in the last inning of the last playoff game on Bobby Thomson’s three-run... (Read More)
“Two bits, four bits, six bits, a dollar, all who love obits stand up and holler!” That is probably not the way you heard that cheer – but genealogists sure do love obituaries. I came across this obituary for Louise Cloutier (1789-1889). It was published in the 13 November 1889 issue of the Daily... (Read More)
Baseball hero – Bobby Thomson has died. Read about his life and career in the 4,600 newspapers in GenealogyBank. Search GenealogyBank and see what you’ll find about your ancestors too... (Read More)
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