A Full Field View of Ebbets

Here is a great vintage photograph taken from the upper deck seats behind home plate at Ebbets Field during a World Series Game against the Yankees in 1955. You can just about see the entire field and stadium. What I didn't realize was how much room there was in foul territory.

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Blog Kiosk: 8/11/2011

Tommy and Whitey Ford, via TwitPic: @TommyLasorda.

• How could the season get any worse- Dee Gordon to the DL, via AJ Cassavell.
• Newcombe meets the President, via LA Examiner.

  “I just had the honor of…taking a picture with him and he was very gracious in saying…Jackie would be proud. And I said, well, I would not be here if it were not for Jackie and if it were not for Don Newcombe.”

• Roberto shares some photos of Amare Stoudemire sporting a Ethier Jersey at the LA Zoo at Vin Scully is My Homeboy.
• This makes me sad, via LA Times.

  "Let's just say it's been a role reversal," (Davey) Lopes said. "The Dodgers used to be the model organization … now that's the Phillies."

• LFP says its over.
• Dodger financing looks worse and worse. They will lose $27 million in LA attendance losses and more in Arizona.
• It's great to know that he's doing better. Bryan Stow is responsive, via Cash Kruth MLB.
• Who would have thought that freezing bats would strengthen them. (Hat Tip: 6-4-2)
• Alyssa Milano unveils a sneak peek at her upcoming Summer Baseball Collection. (Hat Tip: Alyssa Milano Blog)

Touch by Alyssa Milano from lindze b on Vimeo.