Hi Snap! Oh, I love the postcard. I love anything from the 1940s, and 1950s, and well....many old decades! I totally agree with you, too....about summer, baseball, and Memorial Day...remembering what it really means. Thanks!
That PC brought back such memories of my mom and her identical twin sister watching baseball games on warm MN nights. So much fun was had by all. I hope you have a good weekend my friend! Take care. Sharon
Great card! Please don't forget that we honor those veterans that have either died in the service of their country or once did serve their country on Memorial Day. Current members of the Armed Forces are honored on May 21st, and veterans are honored on November 11th.
when thoughts turn to summerand baseball and Memorial Day.
I thought this postcard covered all of those.
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The back of the postcard reads:AMERICA PLAYS BALLA uniformed soldier takes a swing.There is no date or location.
This postcard is from AMERICA PLAYS BALL:Historical Baseball Photographs from the Library of CongressA Book of PostcardsPublished by Pomegranate
Have a wonderful time this weekend.Enjoy the hot dogs and hamburgers,a little baseballand don't forget to remember and honor members of the armed forces.
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Close this window Jump to comment formHi Snap! Oh, I love the postcard. I love anything from the 1940s, and 1950s, and well....many old decades! I totally agree with you, too....about summer, baseball, and Memorial Day...remembering what it really means. Thanks!
May 27, 2011 at 9:56 AM
Yes---it is that time of year. I have always loved baseball--but don't live near to where I can see a team play anymore.
Yes---I always think of hot dogs, hamburgers, baseball and APPLE PIE.
Hugs,
Betsy
May 27, 2011 at 2:23 PM
Hot dogs and hamburgers, yes, but don't forget to "buy me some peanuts and crackerjack" too!
May 27, 2011 at 5:58 PM
HiSnap, Happy PFF and hope you are doing well.
May 27, 2011 at 8:34 PM
Maybe it's baseball where you are, but as I type, The Great Dane is deep in the Stanley Cup playoffs - tonight's Boston and Tampa Bay.
May 27, 2011 at 8:37 PM
That's an interesting postcard. Mine is up - My PFF Entry.
May 27, 2011 at 8:44 PM
Happy holiday to you, Snap. I'll drink some tea and think of you!
May 27, 2011 at 10:05 PM
Pure Americana here! I love that picture! They should be using an apple pie for home plate.
May 27, 2011 at 10:22 PM
That PC brought back such memories of my mom and her identical twin sister watching baseball games on warm MN nights. So much fun was had by all. I hope you have a good weekend my friend! Take care. Sharon
May 27, 2011 at 10:49 PM
wonderful, evocative shot...could be a film still from a classic movie!
May 28, 2011 at 4:21 AM
Love this vintage postcard - quite Americana and patriotic at the same time -
Kathy
May 28, 2011 at 5:54 AM
That is a great action shot, eye on the ball, wham. I think baseball is a perfect photography subject.
May 28, 2011 at 7:24 AM
Great card! Please don't forget that we honor those veterans that have either died in the service of their country or once did serve their country on Memorial Day. Current members of the Armed Forces are honored on May 21st, and veterans are honored on November 11th.
May 28, 2011 at 6:19 PM
Nice image. Thanks for sharing.
May 28, 2011 at 6:50 PM
Great card....Thanks for sharing... Happy PFF!
May 29, 2011 at 9:30 PM