Carl erskine the official licensing website of carl erskine. And the dodgers, heading into their last decade of residence in brooklyn, had jackie robinson, pee wee reese, duke snider, carl furillo, roy campanella, billy cox, gil hodges, george schube, joe black, preacher roe, carl erskine and clem labine, among others if not in retrospect the greatest ball team in history, certainly one of the most. Unfortunately, many historical sports books dont deliver on this. Anyone who remembers the brooklyn dodgers remembers carl erskine, the sturdy righthander with the overhand curveball, who in 1953 had a 20. As one of the famed boys of summer, he appeared in six world series, most of them against the hated rivals from the bronx, the new york yankees. With buzzie bavasi, pat cooper, mel durslag, carl erskine. May 08, 2019 the occasion was the showing of an interview conducted by mccaleb with carl erskine, the former brooklyn dodgers pitcher who played during what he believes was the golden years of baseball, 194757. At the time, kahn was a celebrated sportswriter who covered the brooklyn dodgers for the herald tribune in the early 1950s. He was a pitching mainstay on dodger teams which won five national.
He was the recipient of the national jaycees ten outstanding young men of america award in 1956, a charter member of the fellowship of christian athletes, the national and indiana representative for the special olympics, a trustee for anderson university and st. He pitched two nohitters in 1952 and 1956 and helped propel the 1955 dodgers to their first world series title. An oral history of the brooklyn dodgers by peter golenbock. But he has played the national anthem there on his harmonica, and erskine can share stories forever about his 12 seasons with the dodgers in two cities. That was until rookie willie mays and the new york giants came flying back, fueled by an. In 2001, he wrote his first book, tales from the dodger dugout, a collection of. How a road less traveled led to baseballs boys of summer. Come see lafayette walk in bay ridge, where brooklyn dodgers. Carl erskine was born on monday, december, 1926, in anderson, indiana. It is easy to guess tommy lasorda, don newcombe and carl erskine for us oldtimers and probably tommy and newk for the younger set. His career allowed him to meet and play with such greats as jackie robinson, pee wee reese, sandy koufax, and bob feller. This was not only a golden era for the dodgers, but a golden era for baseball as well, when names like mickey mantle, stan musial.
Mike connors talks with former brooklyn dodgers pitcher carl erskine. Dodgers legend carl erskine, an anderson native, wrote the parallel in 2012 about being a firsthand witness to two of the greatest social changes in my lifetime teammate jackie. An exclusive interview with dodgers legend carl erskine. The difference between the old ballplayer and the new ballplayer is the jersey.
Carl erskine society for american baseball research. Erskine embraces his unofficial role as brooklyn dodger baseball. Carl erskine talks sign stealing and the 1951 giants and. This is the kind of insight and information i am looking for when i read a history book. Carl erskines tales from the dodger dugout by carl erskine.
Carl erskine autograph letter signed historyforsale item. He went 152 over the last three months of the 1953 season, won 20 games that year and was an allstar in 1954. Although they eventually moved out west, the brooklyn dodgers provided some of the greatest moments the game has ever seen and some of the greatest personalities to ever take the field. The result is a delightfully interesting trip through the world of 1950s baseball. As one of the famed boys of summer, he appeared in six world series, most of them against the. Former brooklyn dodgers pitcher carl erskine fondly recalls era of. The group included hall of famers duke snider, roy. He played from 1948 through 1959, won 122 games, threw two nohitters and set a thenrecord with 14.
Cmg worldwide client carl erskine will play a rendition of the national anthem on his harmonica before the indiana pacers play the cleveland cavaliers at bankers life fieldhouse this friday. The result is the second edition of carl erskines tales from the dodger. He changed carl erskine s life in march 1948, when robinson, by then a brooklyn dodgers star, sought out the minor leaguer after watching him pitch and told him, youre going to be with us. The result is tales from the dodgers dugout, first published in 2004 and newly updated to provide a delightfully interesting trip through the world of baseball in the 1950s. Carl erskine brooklyn dodgers signed color photo jsa sticker. After recounting his childhood in brooklyn and his life as a young reporter on. He was a pitching mainstay on dodger teams which won five national league pennants, peaking with a 1953 season in which he won 20 games and set a world series record with 14. His father, matt erskine, taught that baseball was the hardest sport to learn. He was a pitching mainstay on dodger teams which won five national league pennants, peaking with a 1953 season in which he won 20 games and set a world series record with 14 strikeouts in a. The occasion was the showing of an interview conducted by mccaleb with carl erskine, the former brooklyn dodgers pitcher who played during what he believes was the golden years of baseball, 194757. Carl erskine stands tall in game, hometown in 1953, anderson native carl erskine won 20 games losing six for the brooklyn dodgers. One of baseballs truly talented and great gentlemen, carl erskine made a name for himself on the mound for the dodgers, winning 122 games, pitching in five world series and throwing two nohitters. Jun 01, 20 not only did he dominate the pitchers mound in the late 1940s and 50s winning 122 games and helping propel the brooklyn dodgers into five world series but erskine also played a pivotal role in a momentous and tumultuous societal shift.
He based the boys of summer on players such as jackie robinson, who broke the color barrier in major league baseball, pee wee reese, preacher rowe, carl erskine, and roy campanella. Come see lafayette walk in bay ridge, where brooklyn. Erskine anchored the brooklyn dodgers during the glory years in the late 1940s and 1950s. It turns out there are 18 players living who put on a brooklyn dodger uniform so most of us would be stumped in trying to pinpoint the oldest living dodger. Bill gaither talks with baseball legend carl erskine. Carl erskine isnt planning an elaborate celebration for sundays 60th anniversary of. The boys of summer is a 1972 nonfiction baseball book by roger kahn. But these days he is finding local fame as a harmonica player. Carl erskine was a starting pitcher on the great brooklyn dodgers teams of the 1950s, playing alongside hall of famers jackie robinson, roy campanella, duke snider, pee wee reese, and a young sandy koufax. File in this october 1952 file photo, brooklyn dodgers carl erskine pitches against the new york yankees in game 5 of the baseball world series in new york. Back when the dodgers were still here in brooklyn, the teams beloved pitcher, carl erskine, lived in bay ridge. Carl erskine brooklyn dodgers signed jsa sticker 8x10.
Anderson native an former brooklyn dodgers pitcher, carl erskine, age 92, is shown on the big screen as he address the crowd at victory field on jackie robinson day, monday, april 15, 2019. After a rare poor performance in the opener, erskine came back two days later in game 3 no travel time. A member of seven national league nl champions from 1947 to 1959 inclusive, furillo batted over. Brooklyn dodgers uniform numbers a brooklyn dodgers uniform numbers list by baseball almanac which includes every single uniform number ever worn by every single brooklyn dodgers player in history. The result is carl erskine s tales from the dodgers dugout, a delightfully interesting trip through the world of baseball in the 1950s. Shop for carl erskine related autographs, signed photographs, historical documents and manuscripts from the worlds largest collection. Carl erskine brooklyn dodgers signed color photo jsa auction letter. Up by 12 games in midaugust in 1951, jackie robinson and the dodgers seemed destined. Carl just smiled and said, hey, jackie, you can congratulate me on a wellpitched game, but not for that. As someone who never knew ebbets field, but heard plenty about the brooklyn dodgers and carl erskine, this book is a treasure. This book is a collection of writings about them, arranged chronologicallynews reports, articles and excerpts from both fiction and nonfiction works by some of the best baseball writers of the past sixty years. All items are mailed within 24 hrs of payment, most within a few hours.
Erskine recalls lessons learned from jackie robinson and. Learn more about carl erskine and contact us today for licensing opportunities. Carl erskine holds honorary degrees from anderson university and marian college. The brooklyn dodgers carl erskine and the kansas city royals steve busby threw nohitters on this date. Wthr carl erskine never pitched at dodger stadium, where the world series begins tuesday night. Carl erskine, another member of that legendary team, relates memories about his days with the dodgers in a book full of true stories and revealing anecdotes. Former brooklyn dodgers pitcher carl erskine fondly recalls. To baseball fans of today, the name dodgers is synonymous. Biography the official licensing website of carl erskine. One of his books compared the social influence of jackie robinsons.
Brooklyn, the dodgers, and their final pennant race together. Carl erskine made a name for himself playing baseball for the brooklyn dodgers and teaming up with the likes of jackie robinson. The result is the second edition of carl erskines tales from the dodger dugout, a delightfully interesting trip through the world of baseball in the 1950s that includes several new. Brooklyn dodgers pitcher carl erskine recalls 51 new york. The brooklyn dodgers are one of the most popular and most beloved baseball teams of all time. Carl erskines tales from the dodger dugout carl erskine. His book is a collection of memories from those days gone by. The dodgers epitomize the diverse workingclass, in contrast with the white uptown yankees, and come ohsoclose to winning the world series before it finally happens in 1955.
Jones becomes 1st africanamerican to throw mlb nono, 63 years ago today this day in nono history by dirk lammers may 12, 2018 leave a comment. Exbrooklyn dodgers pitcher erskine recalls era of robinson, campy. For the first time, carl erskine, another member of that legendary team, relates memories about his dodger days. Erskine also set a singlegame record since broken of 14 strikeouts. George shuba, carl erskine, andy pafko, joe black, preacher roe, pee wee reese.
Affectionately known as oisk, erskine began his major league career in 1948. Categories brooklyn dodgers, carl erskine, danny peary, gil hodges, gil hodges jr. But to many of the old dodgers fans, who sometimes walk down erskine street in brooklyn, he will always be known as just oisk. May 01, 2000 carl erskine played baseball with the famed boys of summer, better known as the brooklyn dodgers.
Feb 05, 2015 carl erskine made a name for himself playing baseball for the brooklyn dodgers and teaming up with the likes of jackie robinson. Long live carl erskine, the last of the boys of summer. Among erskine s tales are his dealings with the immortal branch rickey, his view from the dodger bench of don larsens perfect game, and his firsthand. Erskine was a pitcher for the legendary brooklyn dodgers teams of the 40s and 50s, a 12year majorleague veteran who logged 122 victories, including a pair of nohitters. Jul 25, 2018 back when the dodgers were still here in brooklyn, the teams beloved pitcher, carl erskine, lived in bay ridge. Carl erskines tales from the dodger dugout by carl. He was going to get three starts, if necessary, in the world series against the nemesis new york yankees. Sep 15, 2011 carl erskine was one illplaced curveball from possibly changing the fate of the 1951 playoff between the brooklyn dodgers and the new york giants. Indiana baseball legend trades horsehide for harmonica. Erskine was 21 years old when he broke into the big leagues on july 25, 1948, with the brooklyn dodgers. Former brooklyn dodgers pitcher carl erskine fondly. Erskine celebrates 90 years with family and friends. Tales from the dodgers dugout by carl erskine overdrive. Anderson legend erskine recalls five world series pitching.
Andrew paul mele, carl erskine foreword hardcover jan 2005. The brooklyn dodgers pitcher signs his name on this hand written letter, regarding his injury in 1948. He and his family rented a rowhouse on lafayette walk during baseball seasons. Brooklyn s beloved oisk recalls life in ebbetts field and after. When manager charlie dressen checked with his coach clyde sukeforth on the status of both erskine and ralph branca to relieve a tiring don newcombe, sukeforth replied, he erskine just bounced. Born in anderson, indiana on december, 1926, carl daniel erskine was introduced to baseball at an early age. His life story, his years pitching for the brooklyn dodgers, is a remarkable one of making it to the major leagues during the golden era of baseball. An oral history of the brooklyn dodgers contains a lot of new info, but also omits some that would be of interest to the reader.
An oral history of the brooklyn dodgers is not one of those books. Buy a cheap copy of carl erskine s tales from the dodgers. Apr 09, 20 he changed carl erskines life in march 1948, when robinson, by then a brooklyn dodgers star, sought out the minor leaguer after watching him pitch and told him, youre going to be with us. The group included hall of famers duke snider, roy campanella, gil hodges, pee wee reese, and jackie robinson, the games first black player. Jul 20, 2019 carl just smiled and said, hey, jackie, you can congratulate me on a wellpitched game, but not for that. Buy a cheap copy of carl erskines tales from the dodgers. Erskine was born in anderson, indiana and lived in bay ridge when he was part of the then brooklyn dodgers.
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