May 24, 2012
Now Available for 2012 THT Essentials: Now Available The Hardball Times Baseball Annual 2012, an annual "must buy" for all baseball fans, is now shipping. Read this article to learn more about it.
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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.Note: This page displays up to 100 articles at a time. To view a subset of a writer's work, click on one of the following years: 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Bruce Markusen's ArticlesClick here to view an RSS feed of this writer's articles. 2012Cooperstown Confidential: The tale of Charley LauMay 18, 2012Hitting coaches are in the news these days, bringing to mind the king of the hitting gurus. Card Corner: 1972 Topps: Jim “Mudcat” GrantMay 11, 2012The workings of the Baseball Reliquary prompt this week's foray into 1972 Topps. Cooperstown Confidential: The sad saga of Oil Can BoydMay 04, 2012The Can is making news again, so let's look back at a 1980s sensation. Card Corner: 1972 Topps: Downtown Ollie BrownApril 27, 2012Let's walk downtown as we return to 1972. THT Live: A baseball card mystery: Who is Jeff Pendleton?April 25, 2012Cooperstown Confidential: Satchel Paige and Jamie MoyerApril 20, 2012A current day pitcher brings back the exploits of a Hall of Famer. THT Live: A baseball card mystery: Roy Lee JacksonApril 18, 2012Card Corner: 1972 Topps: Norm CashApril 13, 2012Stormin' Norman, pine tar, and table legs highlight this memorable entry from 1972 Topps. THT Live: A baseball card mystery: Reggie Smith and RynoApril 11, 2012Cooperstown Confidential: Michael Pineda is not Britt BurnsApril 06, 2012A spring training ailment recalls another tale of injury and woe from the 1980s. THT Live: A baseball card mystery: Rich Dauer and Carlton FiskApril 04, 2012Card Corner: 1972 Topps: Alan GallagherMarch 30, 2012The yearlong series on 1972 Topps continues with a look at a baseball original. THT Live: A baseball card mystery: Garth Iorg and Pepe FriasMarch 29, 2012Cooperstown Confidential: Thinking of Al CowensMarch 23, 2012A career that started with so much promise became filled with twists and turns, and ultimately, tragedy. THT Live: A baseball card mystery: Tim FoliMarch 21, 2012Cooperstown Confidential: Resurrecting the Houston Colt .45sMarch 16, 2012An attempt at a retro uniform has revived interest in the origins of the Houston franchise. THT Live: A baseball card mystery: Rod CarewMarch 13, 2012Card Corner, 1972 Topps: Steve Huntz and the ‘72 White SoxMarch 09, 2012You've heard of Hunt's Tomato Sauce. How about Huntz the ballplayer? THT Live: A tribute to Don MincherMarch 06, 2012Cooperstown Confidential: Thinking about Jim SpencerMarch 02, 2012Let's pay tribute to an old-fashioned platoon player. THT Live: A baseball card mystery: Finding Lenny RandleFebruary 29, 2012Card Corner: 1972 Topps: Frank RobinsonFebruary 24, 2012Here comes "The Judge," the latest centerpiece to our tribute to 1972 Topps. Talking about Tony ConigliaroFebruary 17, 2012What could have been. Those words can be said over and over in describing the tragic life of Tony Conigliaro. THT Live: Remembering “Kid,” Gary CarterFebruary 17, 2012THT Live: A baseball card mystery: Where’s Dave Collins?February 14, 2012THT Live: A baseball card mystery: Ontiveros and SchmidtFebruary 10, 2012THT Live: A baseball card mystery: Bill Sudakis and the strange lightFebruary 07, 2012Card Corner: 1972 Topps—Bob VealeFebruary 03, 2012It's time for a side of Veale with the latest review of 1972 Topps. THT Live: A baseball card mystery: Ken Holtzman’s 1974 Topps cardJanuary 31, 2012Cooperstown Confidential: thinking about Al SmithJanuary 27, 2012Beer alone did not make this man's career. THT Live: A baseball card mystery: Bob Didier and Cleon JonesJanuary 24, 2012Card Corner: 1972 Topps: George HendrickJanuary 20, 2012Ollie Brown, Johnny Grubb and Ernie Banks make cameos as we learn about the journey of Silent George. THT Live: A baseball card mystery: Thurman Munson and who?January 18, 2012Cooperstown Confidential: Why Bob Howsam isn’t in the Hall of FameJanuary 13, 2012A former All-Star first baseman and the architect of the "Big Red Machine" take the stage in this week's column. THT Live: A baseball card mystery: Alan Trammell and George VukovichJanuary 09, 2012Card Corner: 1972 Topps—Ed BrinkmanJanuary 06, 2012For many collectors, 1972 represented an iconic set. Let's begin a year-long look back. THT Live: A baseball card mystery: Aaron’s golden momentJanuary 03, 2012 | ||||