ZinnBeck
@zinnbeck.bsky.social
Posting Baseball newspaper clippings, baseball photos, and baseball cards.
SABR Guy, Baseball photo researcher, At times a Librarian at other times an Archivist, Vikings fan #Skol. Living in NY with a large Minnesota bias.
SABR Guy, Baseball photo researcher, At times a Librarian at other times an Archivist, Vikings fan #Skol. Living in NY with a large Minnesota bias.
January 25, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Hey Canada, if we apply for citizenship in bulk as a state, can we get a discount? Asking for a friend whose initials might be MN.
January 24, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Hey Canada, if we apply for citizenship in bulk as a state, can we get a discount? Asking for a friend whose initials might be MN.
Baseball things you didn't know you needed to know until you knew them.
As a coach for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Babe Ruth wore jersey number 35.
As a coach for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Babe Ruth wore jersey number 35.
January 20, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Baseball things you didn't know you needed to know until you knew them.
As a coach for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Babe Ruth wore jersey number 35.
As a coach for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Babe Ruth wore jersey number 35.
Bob Allison writes an article to the Minnesota Baseball fans before the Twins first game, addressing the teams optimism about the their chances in 1961, their new home location and how the fans can help. "Our Club Needed Minnesota"
April 1, 1961
April 1, 1961
January 17, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Bob Allison writes an article to the Minnesota Baseball fans before the Twins first game, addressing the teams optimism about the their chances in 1961, their new home location and how the fans can help. "Our Club Needed Minnesota"
April 1, 1961
April 1, 1961
Trivia: Who was the first baseball player to leave a team through free agency and return to that same team through free agency?
Hint: Today is his birthday.
Hint: Today is his birthday.
January 17, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Trivia: Who was the first baseball player to leave a team through free agency and return to that same team through free agency?
Hint: Today is his birthday.
Hint: Today is his birthday.
Welcome everybody, to Opening day here in Tampa -Brockmire S3e8.
Ah, Brockmire what are you doing? That is AT&T Park in San Francisco.
Ah, Brockmire what are you doing? That is AT&T Park in San Francisco.
January 17, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Welcome everybody, to Opening day here in Tampa -Brockmire S3e8.
Ah, Brockmire what are you doing? That is AT&T Park in San Francisco.
Ah, Brockmire what are you doing? That is AT&T Park in San Francisco.
Can a dream card be one that is impossible to obtain, or is that classified as a fantasy card? What do you think #Cardsky
My dream card is getting a 1965 Topps Bob Allison card autographed in person. Of course, this can't happen since Bob passed away in 1995.
My dream card is getting a 1965 Topps Bob Allison card autographed in person. Of course, this can't happen since Bob passed away in 1995.
January 15, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Can a dream card be one that is impossible to obtain, or is that classified as a fantasy card? What do you think #Cardsky
My dream card is getting a 1965 Topps Bob Allison card autographed in person. Of course, this can't happen since Bob passed away in 1995.
My dream card is getting a 1965 Topps Bob Allison card autographed in person. Of course, this can't happen since Bob passed away in 1995.
I want to turn to any random sports stranger next to me and say, "Did you see what the Bears did to the Packers last night, haha?" Then I remember I am no longer in the Midwest and said stranger would not understand the rivalry or even care. So I stand alone and silent.
January 11, 2026 at 5:10 PM
I want to turn to any random sports stranger next to me and say, "Did you see what the Bears did to the Packers last night, haha?" Then I remember I am no longer in the Midwest and said stranger would not understand the rivalry or even care. So I stand alone and silent.
In 1948, Willie Mays played for the Birmingham Black Barons at their home park, Rickwood Field. Rickwood was built in 1910. Congrats to @markarmour04.bsky.social for correctly answering the trivia.
January 10, 2026 at 4:37 PM
In 1948, Willie Mays played for the Birmingham Black Barons at their home park, Rickwood Field. Rickwood was built in 1910. Congrats to @markarmour04.bsky.social for correctly answering the trivia.
Trivia: What is the only Major League ballpark still standing that Willie Mays called home?
January 10, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Trivia: What is the only Major League ballpark still standing that Willie Mays called home?
Always good to keep in mind when you go down those baseball rabbit holes.
January 6, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Always good to keep in mind when you go down those baseball rabbit holes.
On August 27, 2022, nearly 50 years after his last game, the New York #Mets retired Willie Mays' jersey number 24. Only three players wore the number for the Mets after Mays.
Robinson Cano 2019-2022
Rickey Henderson 1999-2000
Kelvin Torve - 1990
Robinson Cano 2019-2022
Rickey Henderson 1999-2000
Kelvin Torve - 1990
January 4, 2026 at 12:37 AM
On August 27, 2022, nearly 50 years after his last game, the New York #Mets retired Willie Mays' jersey number 24. Only three players wore the number for the Mets after Mays.
Robinson Cano 2019-2022
Rickey Henderson 1999-2000
Kelvin Torve - 1990
Robinson Cano 2019-2022
Rickey Henderson 1999-2000
Kelvin Torve - 1990
THE BROOKLYN NINE
A very underrated young adult baseball book.
It follows a Brooklyn family, starting in the 1800s, by examining their ties to baseball and to Brooklyn.
The long holiday weekend is a perfect time to give it a read. It can be found on Libby and other digital platforms.
A very underrated young adult baseball book.
It follows a Brooklyn family, starting in the 1800s, by examining their ties to baseball and to Brooklyn.
The long holiday weekend is a perfect time to give it a read. It can be found on Libby and other digital platforms.
January 1, 2026 at 6:21 PM
THE BROOKLYN NINE
A very underrated young adult baseball book.
It follows a Brooklyn family, starting in the 1800s, by examining their ties to baseball and to Brooklyn.
The long holiday weekend is a perfect time to give it a read. It can be found on Libby and other digital platforms.
A very underrated young adult baseball book.
It follows a Brooklyn family, starting in the 1800s, by examining their ties to baseball and to Brooklyn.
The long holiday weekend is a perfect time to give it a read. It can be found on Libby and other digital platforms.
One of my Christmas gifts. This towel was given out at the Blair Walsh game. It was one of the coldest games in NFL history. Walsh attempted a short field goal with 4 seconds left that would have won the game. He missed and the Seahawks won.
December 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
One of my Christmas gifts. This towel was given out at the Blair Walsh game. It was one of the coldest games in NFL history. Walsh attempted a short field goal with 4 seconds left that would have won the game. He missed and the Seahawks won.
Today I learned that in New Jersey Poutine is called Disco Fries.
December 23, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Today I learned that in New Jersey Poutine is called Disco Fries.
December 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I saw the title of this book and was curious. I read the description, but it didn't mention Willie Mays or Dwight Clark once. 🤷♂️.
December 20, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I saw the title of this book and was curious. I read the description, but it didn't mention Willie Mays or Dwight Clark once. 🤷♂️.
50/50 Trivia: True or False, Pete Maravich played for the Jazz after the team relocated to Utah?
December 14, 2025 at 3:43 PM
50/50 Trivia: True or False, Pete Maravich played for the Jazz after the team relocated to Utah?
As a baseball guy, I find it very odd that only 5 NHL teams have losing records while 28 teams have .500 or better records.
December 14, 2025 at 4:10 AM
As a baseball guy, I find it very odd that only 5 NHL teams have losing records while 28 teams have .500 or better records.
If you could collect all of the advertising backs for one non-Hall of Fame player in the T206 set, who would it be?
I would go with Gravy Cravath with the Minneapolis Millers.
#Cardsky
I would go with Gravy Cravath with the Minneapolis Millers.
#Cardsky
December 12, 2025 at 12:29 AM
If you could collect all of the advertising backs for one non-Hall of Fame player in the T206 set, who would it be?
I would go with Gravy Cravath with the Minneapolis Millers.
#Cardsky
I would go with Gravy Cravath with the Minneapolis Millers.
#Cardsky
Fred Snodgrass appears to be angry about something on his T206 card. Could he be thinking about the muffed ball he dropped in the World Series, or is he just upset that his last name is Snodgrass?
#Cardsky
#Cardsky
December 6, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Fred Snodgrass appears to be angry about something on his T206 card. Could he be thinking about the muffed ball he dropped in the World Series, or is he just upset that his last name is Snodgrass?
#Cardsky
#Cardsky
What is the largest sports gambling cover up by a professional league?
a) Ty Cobb assigned to the Athletics
b) Michael Jordan playing baseball
c) Ohtani interpreter takes a fall
d) other
a) Ty Cobb assigned to the Athletics
b) Michael Jordan playing baseball
c) Ohtani interpreter takes a fall
d) other
December 4, 2025 at 11:27 PM
What is the largest sports gambling cover up by a professional league?
a) Ty Cobb assigned to the Athletics
b) Michael Jordan playing baseball
c) Ohtani interpreter takes a fall
d) other
a) Ty Cobb assigned to the Athletics
b) Michael Jordan playing baseball
c) Ohtani interpreter takes a fall
d) other