" James Paul “Steamer” Flanagan is about as obscure as a major leaguer can get. " Editor's Note: Readers of FastpitchWest.com have read the Editor's somewhat annual posts on his namesake in Major League Baseball, James "Steamer" Flanagan, whose birthdate is today, April 20th. Yes, I know the date is known for something else as well, but for me it's a good excuse to … [Read more...]
The day belongs to Steamer
Yes, yes, I know that some people are celebrating today, 4-20, for another reason. But for me, the day means something different, the birthday of my MLB namesake, James "Steamer" Flanagan (1881-1947). Steamer had but 28 major league at bats, barely a cup of coffee or two in the bigs, but nonetheless a spot in the Baseball Almanac. This year, I went digging through some old … [Read more...]