WWII Major League Baseball in COLOR - DVD

by George W. Case III on Mar 12, 2010 9:39 PM EST

For anyone interested in WWII Major League baseball history - please contact me - as the son of a former major league ballplayer from 1937-1947, I have specific knowledge of that era - take a look at my recent blogs - http://case123.wordpress.com.

Also currently marketing a DVD - Around The League 1939-46 - in FULL COLOR and narration provided by my father prior to his death in 1989 - a behind the scenes look at Major League Baseball in FULL COLOR - Joe DiMaggio and the 1941 NY Yankees taking batting practice in Washington - also Ted Williams in his prime in 1941 and FDR "throwing out the first ball" - Opening Day at Griffith Stadium 1939-1940 - much more!

Please let me know of your interest in purchasing this DVD - thank you!

George Case III

case67@verizon.net

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Sounds interesting!

I’ll definitely send the information along to my friend who loves this kind of stuff!

Writer for Pinstripe Alley.
"Today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of this earth."
"So I close in saying that I may have had a tough break, but I have an awful lot to live for."

by Brandon C. on Mar 12, 2010 11:18 PM EST reply actions

George W. Case III

Thank you – by the way – thought you would be interested in knowing that your quote from Lou Gehrig’s “luckiest man” speech – my dad happened to be on the field that day – between games of a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium – July 4th, 1939 – the Senators were lined up on the 1st base side of the field during the ceremonies- as my dad said on many occasions – many the players on both teams were crying – major league ballplayers loved and respected Lou Gehrig and had been unable to understand his sudden decline – also I was informed that my father caught the last ball ever hit by Gehrig in the major leagues – a fly ball to centerfield in Washington – the next game in Detroit – Lou took himself out of the Yankee line-up after 2,130 consecutive games.

The “Around The League 1939-46” DVD includes the Yankees taking batting practice in Washington and footage of Babe Dahlgren, who my dad mentions, took Lou Gehrig’s place in the Yankees line-up

George Case III

by George W. Case III on Mar 13, 2010 2:41 AM EST up reply actions

Great story!

Your dad was a lucky man, also! I would be interested myself if I had any money to my name at this point (I don’t, i’m broke) but if i do gain some sudden wealth I will definitely check it out! Thanks for the post!

Writer for Pinstripe Alley.
"Today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of this earth."
"So I close in saying that I may have had a tough break, but I have an awful lot to live for."

by Brandon C. on Mar 13, 2010 1:16 PM EST up reply actions

George W. Case III

Thanks again – the DVD is $32.95 including shipping so if sudden wealth does come along (and by the way, if it does – please let me know – sudden wealth is a very good thing!) – I’ll be happy to mail you a copy

George Case III

by George W. Case III on Mar 13, 2010 1:40 PM EST reply actions

Will do

Also, sent the info along to my friend who said he’s definitely going to buy it

Writer for Pinstripe Alley.
"Today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of this earth."
"So I close in saying that I may have had a tough break, but I have an awful lot to live for."

by Brandon C. on Mar 13, 2010 9:49 PM EST up reply actions

Interested ...

Let me know the cost. I’m interested.

"Baseball is the background music of my life." -George Will

by Ronster22 on Mar 15, 2010 9:53 AM EDT reply actions

George W. Case III - Around The League DVD

Hi – thank you – the cost of the" Around The League 1939-46" DVD – FULL COLOR and narrated by my late father, George Case Jr, prior to his passing in 1989 – 40 minutes

$32.95

if interested – obtainable directly from me

George Case III
350 Ramsey Rd
Yardley PA 19067

For NY Yankees fans – Joe DiMaggio and the 1940-41 Yankees taking batting practice at Griffith Stadium in Washington – “The Yankee Clipper”, Bill Dickey, “King Kong” Keller, Red Rolfe, Lefty Gomez pitching batting practice – several other players

George Case III

by George W. Case III on Mar 15, 2010 11:13 PM EDT reply actions

I am totally interested!

This sounds great!

by Max G-Men on Mar 16, 2010 4:00 AM EDT reply actions

George W. Case III - Around The League DVD

Thank you – I’m certain you will enjoy – this is a “real” piece of Yankees history – my dad took the footage when he was a player with the Senators and many of the Yankees players were personal friends of his – so this is really a “behind the scenes look” – not only the Yankees but many of the other American League teams and players as well – plus the “old” ballparks, Opening Day in Washington, spring training etc – a far different time than today!

George Case III

by George W. Case III on Mar 16, 2010 9:28 AM EDT reply actions