Frederic J. Frommer, The Forward
• Published July 12, 2022
When a Black outfielder fought for his economic freedom against baseball owners a half-century ago, Hank Greenberg, the Jewish Hall of Famer, was one of a handful of former players who sided with him — even though he had been a baseball executive after...
NEW YORK -- Nearly all fans of baseball history have heard of Hank Greenberg. Most have heard of Al Rosen. But fewer have heard of Cal Abrams, and hardly any, it’s safe to say, have heard of Lou Limmer. All four are members of a compelling team -- the...
NEW YORK -- Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun won his appeal of his earlier positive test for performance-enhancing drugs. The decision, announced on Thursday, means that Braun -- the reigning National League most valuable player and the first...
Reigning National League Most Valuable Player Ryan Braun reportedly failed a drug test for banned substances taken during the 2011 playoffs (See p. 7A). It looks bad for the Hebrew Hammer - despite his protestations of innocence, 13 players have appealed...
By Lew Prince
Special to the Jewish Light
• Published July 27, 2011
“I feel so close to the big leagues.” That’s David Kopp, a right-handed pitcher for the Springfield Cardinals. To be more precise, Kopp is a Jewish right-handed pitcher for the Springfield Cardinals. He’s one of three Jewish prospects on the...
By Larry Levin
Publisher/CEO
• Published July 27, 2011
I’m so glad I get to throw out the first pitch for our special Newmark Pages on Judaism and Baseball. Baseball has transcended fandom in my life; call it a borderline addiction. I recently traveled with my older son Aaron to Kansas City, visiting...
