Thomas Wolf
@thomaswolf47.bsky.social
Writer. Fiction and nonfiction. True crime. Baseball history. Recent books: THE PLEA (true crime) and THE CALLED SHOT (baseball history). Forthcoming book (fall 2025): BASEBALL IN THE ROARING TWENTIES (baseball history). www.thomaswolfbooks.com
From the Desk of Thomas Wolf: Why Write about Baseball in the 1920s? unpblog.com/2025/10/21/f...
From the Desk of Thomas Wolf: Why Write about Baseball in the 1920s?
Thomas Wolf is the author of The Called Shot: Babe Ruth, the Chicago Cubs, and the Unforgettable Major League Baseball Season of 1932 (Nebraska, 2020), finalist for the Seymour Medal from the Socie…
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October 21, 2025 at 3:44 PM
From the Desk of Thomas Wolf: Why Write about Baseball in the 1920s? unpblog.com/2025/10/21/f...
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In August of 1926, in the space of eight days from the 17th to 25th, 39 year-old Pete Alexander won three games--two in relief, one with a complete game five hitter--to propel the STL Cardinals into first place. For the story of that season: www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
Baseball in the Roaring Twenties - Nebraska Press
In the mid-1920s, America was in the throes of exuberant excess and clashing social change. It was the era of Prohibition and speakeasies; the reemergence of...
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August 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
In August of 1926, in the space of eight days from the 17th to 25th, 39 year-old Pete Alexander won three games--two in relief, one with a complete game five hitter--to propel the STL Cardinals into first place. For the story of that season: www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
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Herb Pennock (241-162, 3.60 ERA, 1,227 strikeouts), of the Athletics, Red Sox, and Yankees, one of the greatest southpaws ever, died of a brain hemorrhage on January 30, 1948. He was just 53. Later that year, he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
January 30, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Herb Pennock (241-162, 3.60 ERA, 1,227 strikeouts), of the Athletics, Red Sox, and Yankees, one of the greatest southpaws ever, died of a brain hemorrhage on January 30, 1948. He was just 53. Later that year, he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Few managers won as consistently as Billy Southworth, who was born #OTD in 1893.
From 1941-45, his @cardinals.com teams averaged 101 wins per season while capturing three NL pennants and two World Series titles.
From 1941-45, his @cardinals.com teams averaged 101 wins per season while capturing three NL pennants and two World Series titles.
March 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Few managers won as consistently as Billy Southworth, who was born #OTD in 1893.
From 1941-45, his @cardinals.com teams averaged 101 wins per season while capturing three NL pennants and two World Series titles.
From 1941-45, his @cardinals.com teams averaged 101 wins per season while capturing three NL pennants and two World Series titles.
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Jan. 23, 1921: The Boston Braves trade Rabbit Maranville, a future Hall of Fame shortstop, to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Billy Southworth, Walter Barbare, Fred Nicholson and $15,000. (@PittsburghPG) #100yearsago
December 15, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Jan. 23, 1921: The Boston Braves trade Rabbit Maranville, a future Hall of Fame shortstop, to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Billy Southworth, Walter Barbare, Fred Nicholson and $15,000. (@PittsburghPG) #100yearsago
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"From June 6 to July 30, 1968, Bob Gibson pitched eleven straight complete games, giving up only three runs. Gibson pitched eight shut-outs in that string."
Simply phenomenal at that time, and unheard of today.
Simply phenomenal at that time, and unheard of today.
August 21, 2025 at 10:10 AM
"From June 6 to July 30, 1968, Bob Gibson pitched eleven straight complete games, giving up only three runs. Gibson pitched eight shut-outs in that string."
Simply phenomenal at that time, and unheard of today.
Simply phenomenal at that time, and unheard of today.
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Getting close here!! Oiled out, worked into, scrubbed in some glazes, worked into again. Once that surface gets unified…
August 18, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Getting close here!! Oiled out, worked into, scrubbed in some glazes, worked into again. Once that surface gets unified…
In August of 1926, in the space of eight days from the 17th to 25th, 39 year-old Pete Alexander won three games--two in relief, one with a complete game five hitter--to propel the STL Cardinals into first place. For the story of that season: www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
Baseball in the Roaring Twenties - Nebraska Press
In the mid-1920s, America was in the throes of exuberant excess and clashing social change. It was the era of Prohibition and speakeasies; the reemergence of...
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu
August 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
In August of 1926, in the space of eight days from the 17th to 25th, 39 year-old Pete Alexander won three games--two in relief, one with a complete game five hitter--to propel the STL Cardinals into first place. For the story of that season: www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
On August 5, 1926--99years ago today--the STL Cardinals beat the Brooklyn Robins 11-9. Billy Southworth went 3-5 with 4 RBIs. Pete Alexander got the save. Southworth and Alexander--both acquired mid-season--would lead the Cardinals to the NL pennant. www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
August 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
On August 5, 1926--99years ago today--the STL Cardinals beat the Brooklyn Robins 11-9. Billy Southworth went 3-5 with 4 RBIs. Pete Alexander got the save. Southworth and Alexander--both acquired mid-season--would lead the Cardinals to the NL pennant. www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
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We're giving away 10 copies of @thomaswolf47.bsky.social's new book, BASEBALL AND THE ROARING TWENTIES. Enter on goodreads today! bit.ly/45H05zJ
Book giveaway for Baseball in the Roaring Twenties: The Yankees, the Cardinals, and the Captivating 1926 Season by Thomas Wolf Aug 01-Aug 31, 2025
Enter to win one of 10 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Aug 01-Aug 31, 2025. We're giving away 10 copies of Thomas Wolf's new book, Baseball in...
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August 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We're giving away 10 copies of @thomaswolf47.bsky.social's new book, BASEBALL AND THE ROARING TWENTIES. Enter on goodreads today! bit.ly/45H05zJ
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We love him here in Seattle!
August 1, 2025 at 3:23 AM
We love him here in Seattle!
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From either side of the plate.
People keep forgetting that.
Incredible.
People keep forgetting that.
Incredible.
August 1, 2025 at 3:12 AM
From either side of the plate.
People keep forgetting that.
Incredible.
People keep forgetting that.
Incredible.
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We Mariners fans are having a blast this year.
August 1, 2025 at 3:40 AM
We Mariners fans are having a blast this year.
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Yay!!!!! May I also recommend another delightful member of the Mariners - Eugenio Suarez? Also immaculate vibes
August 1, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Yay!!!!! May I also recommend another delightful member of the Mariners - Eugenio Suarez? Also immaculate vibes
If you are a Goodreads member, I invite you to check out the Goodreads Giveaway for BASEBALL IN THE ROARING TWENTIES. Ten free print copies of the book will be given away at the end of August. www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
Baseball in the Roaring Twenties: The Yankees, the Card…
Focusing on the extraordinary 1926 baseball season, Bas…
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August 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
If you are a Goodreads member, I invite you to check out the Goodreads Giveaway for BASEBALL IN THE ROARING TWENTIES. Ten free print copies of the book will be given away at the end of August. www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
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Ila Borders, the 1st woman to start a men's professional baseball game became the first woman to win a men's professional baseball game on 7/24/98
Stats: She played from '97-'00; appearing in 52 games; 2–4 record; 6.75 ERA; 36Ks
#WomeninBaseballWeek
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Stats: She played from '97-'00; appearing in 52 games; 2–4 record; 6.75 ERA; 36Ks
#WomeninBaseballWeek
#BaseballandtheLaw 622
July 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Ila Borders, the 1st woman to start a men's professional baseball game became the first woman to win a men's professional baseball game on 7/24/98
Stats: She played from '97-'00; appearing in 52 games; 2–4 record; 6.75 ERA; 36Ks
#WomeninBaseballWeek
#BaseballandtheLaw 622
Stats: She played from '97-'00; appearing in 52 games; 2–4 record; 6.75 ERA; 36Ks
#WomeninBaseballWeek
#BaseballandtheLaw 622
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I spent some time on a great baseball podcast talking about the Satchel Paige Project. My segment is 59 minutes in, though Meg and Ben are always a great listen. This was fun—I could talk about Paige every day if you insist.
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Effectively Wild Episode 2352: Turn Every Paige
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July 25, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I spent some time on a great baseball podcast talking about the Satchel Paige Project. My segment is 59 minutes in, though Meg and Ben are always a great listen. This was fun—I could talk about Paige every day if you insist.
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blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-...
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Ichiro Suzuki had 126 hits in a 63-game span of 2004. Yes, that's an average of 2 hits per game for over 2 months.
No one else has ever done that in baseball history.
No one else has ever done that in baseball history.
July 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Ichiro Suzuki had 126 hits in a 63-game span of 2004. Yes, that's an average of 2 hits per game for over 2 months.
No one else has ever done that in baseball history.
No one else has ever done that in baseball history.
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From @theathletic.com: When Ichiro Suzuki is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, it will culminate one of the most trailblazing and fascinating careers in Major League Baseball. Here are our four favorite lessons from his career. https://trib.al/az0DrfZ
July 23, 2025 at 7:45 PM
From @theathletic.com: When Ichiro Suzuki is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, it will culminate one of the most trailblazing and fascinating careers in Major League Baseball. Here are our four favorite lessons from his career. https://trib.al/az0DrfZ
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In two days, one of my favorite ballplayers of all time goes into the @baseballhall.org. We all know that Ichiro had as many tools as the game allowed. So let’s also take a moment to appreciate another of his tremendous talents: acting.
Seattle Mariners - Meaningful Moments (2010)
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July 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
In two days, one of my favorite ballplayers of all time goes into the @baseballhall.org. We all know that Ichiro had as many tools as the game allowed. So let’s also take a moment to appreciate another of his tremendous talents: acting.