November 7, 2009
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About Bruce MarkusenBruce Markusen is the author of seven books on baseball, including the award-winning A Baseball Dynasty: Charlie Finley’s Swingin’ A’s, the recipient of the Seymour Medal from the Society for American Baseball Research. He has also written The Team That Changed Baseball: Roberto Clemente and the 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates, Tales From The Mets Dugout, and The Orlando Cepeda Story. Bruce currently works as a museum teacher at the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the Farmers’ Museum, and the Fenimore Art Museum, all located in Cooperstown. In addition to The Hardball Times, he also contributes articles to Bronx Banter. Bruce, his wife Sue, and their daughter Madeline reside in Cooperstown.Choose year: 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Bruce Markusen's Articles2009Cooperstown Confidential: The World Series, Oscar Gamble revisited, and Fred BrocklanderNovember 06, 2009Looking back on the decisions of two managers, a GM and an umpire Cooperstown Confidential: The story of Oscar GambleOctober 30, 2009A continuing search for common ground between the Yankees and Phillies lands Bruce Markusen in the land of "The Big O." Cooperstown Confidential: The umpires, Moneybags Jaramillo, and the legacy of Larry JansenOctober 23, 2009MLB can't duck the awful postseason umpiring Cooperstown Confidential: The legend of Mick the QuickOctober 16, 2009With the Yankees and Angels poised to play for the American League championship, Bruce Markusen relates the saga of an ex-Angel and ex-Yankee. Cooperstown Confidential: Mets madness, playoff rosters and Marichal-RoseboroOctober 09, 2009A faltering franchise, postseason rosters and a little history highlight this week's missive from Cooperstown. Cooperstown Confidential: Billy Martin and the firing lineOctober 02, 2009As the Astros and Indians have shown, it's never too late to fire the manager. None knew that better than Billy the Kid. Card Corner: Glenn “Bruno” BeckertSeptember 25, 2009Sometimes a re-broadcast of an old game can start the mind churning. That's what happened in the creation of this week's edition of Card Corner. The Nickname Game: Lou GehrigSeptember 18, 2009Larrupin' Lou, what's with all the talk about Mr. Gehrig lately? Bruce looks deeper into a baseball legend. Cooperstown Confidential: Running hard and running into old ballplayersSeptember 11, 2009Current events and reflections on the game's past produce some conflicting thoughts. Card Corner: Dick McAuliffeSeptember 04, 2009A baseball card from 35 years ago has stirred some thoughts in this week's posting from Cooperstown. Cooperstown Confidential: batting without a helmetAugust 28, 2009Would you step in against a 95 mph fastball without wearing a hard hat? Bruce Markusen looks back at three men who made just that choice in this week's Confidential. Cooperstown Confidential: Tarzan Joe WallisAugust 21, 2009One of Bruce Markusen's favorite nicknames is the subject of this week's entry from the birthplace of baseball. Feel free to let out a Tarzan yell, if you'd like. 
Cooperstown Confidential: Tarzan Joe WallisAugust 14, 2009Bruce Markusen writes about one of his favorite nicknames in this week's posting from Cooperstown. Card Corner: Dave Cash and the Baseball ReliquaryAugust 07, 2009Anniversaries and exhibits have Bruce Markusen thinking about one of his favorite baseball cards in this week's Cooperstown Confidential. Cooperstown Confidential: Opening a new book on MunsonJuly 31, 2009A new baseball biography is spurring conversation, especially as it climbs the New York Times best-seller list. Bruce Markusen interviews the author. THT Live: Hall of Fame Weekend: Live From Cooperstown on MondayJuly 27, 2009THT Live: Hall of Fame Weekend Update: Live From Cooperstown on SundayJuly 26, 2009THT Live: Hall of Fame Weekend Update: Live From Cooperstown on SaturdayJuly 25, 2009THT Live: Hall of Fame Weekend Update: Live From Cooperstown on FridayJuly 24, 2009THT Live: Hall of Fame Weekend: Live From CooperstownJuly 24, 2009Cooperstown Confidential: The deadline, defending Old-Timers Day, and Hall of Fame weekendJuly 24, 2009There's little good reason for so few trades Cooperstown Confidential: reviewing the All-Star gameJuly 17, 2009Was Tuesday's All-Star Game a worthwhile event? And how was the coverage? Bruce Markusen offers an opinion or two in this week's Cooperstown Confidential. Card Corner: Jim “Mudcat” Grant and the Baseball ReliquaryJuly 10, 2009A seven-year-old fan becomes an adult admirer THT Live: A Conversation With Johnny GrubbJuly 07, 2009A conversation with Crazy HorseJuly 03, 2009One of the memorable characters from the 1970s is carving out a second career as a minor league manager. Cooperstown Confidential: Defending the Hall of Fame ClassicJune 26, 2009The village of Cooperstown was treated to a new baseball experience last weekend. Here's a take on the Hall of Fame Classic from a writer who knows the town. THT Live: Hall of Fame Classic Dips Its Toes in the WaterJune 21, 2009Cooperstown confidential: Here comes the SpacemanJune 19, 2009Cooperstown won't be the same once this left hander gets done with it this weekend. We look in-depth at a true baseball eccentric. THT Live: A Conversation With Rich GaleJune 15, 2009Cooperstown Confidential: Dr. Strangeglove and Mr. CooperJune 12, 2009Nicknames and managers are the two preferred topics of conversation in this week's edition of "Cooperstown Confidential." The legend of Danny GoodwinJune 05, 2009In his debut article for The Hardball Times, Bruce Markusen examines the case of two-time draft king Danny Goodwin and what it could mean for potential No. 1 overall pick Steve Strasburg. Click here to return to the home page. |