Brandon’s travelogue

Cooperstown Up Close

Photo Essay written 18 June 2008

How do you photograph a familiar place in less than ideal conditions? Pick a theme.

The New York Baseball Giants

The New York Baseball Giants

Whatever happened to the woolen dugout sweater?

Mr. Cub

Mr. Cub

An Ernie Banks jersey and cap from the late-50s or early-60s.

1916 Chicago White Sox

1916 Chicago White Sox

Back when the White Sox wore white socks.

A's Dugout Jacket

A's Dugout Jacket

From the roaring 20's.

1908 Boston Red Sox

1908 Boston Red Sox

Curt Schilling's bloody sock resides elsewhere in the Hall. This one predates it by 96 years.

1909 Chicago Cubs

1909 Chicago Cubs

The rare instance of a city name and mascot appearing on the same jersey. Also the first appearance of the now iconic C-ubs wordmark.

Eye in the Sky

Eye in the Sky

Fenway Park, Boston, Mass.

Red, White & Blue

Red, White & Blue

The beer that made St. Louis famous proudly sponsors the Boston Red Sox (and all of MLB).

Rightfield Roof Deck at Fenway Park

Rightfield Roof Deck at Fenway Park

It used to be just a roof over the grandstands at an old ball park. Now it's one of the most exciting places to watch baseball anywhere.

Brandon Vogel

Brandon Vogel has been a member since 12 May 2008 and goes by BrandonLVogel.

Currently in Boston.

I am a lover of the Chicago Cubs and old country music allowing me to make two unsubstantiated claims as: 1) The saddest person alive at any given moment, and 2) The only living sportswriter with a tattoo of Johnny Cash on his arm.

My writing has appeared on FOXSports.com and MSN.com among other various web venues.

Originally from Nebraska, I now live outside of Boston in Somerville, Mass.

You can also find Brandon at www.hiplainsdrifter.com.

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