This post came together like a puzzle. Pieces came from diverse sources – Chris Burford, Bill Wakefield, Paul Peterson, Rob Thomson, Jim Klein, Rob Klein, Bill Wien, and George Toma. Supporting roles were played by Irv Blond, Jim Polsinelli, Stan Bushman and Joe Ungaschick. A prime example of the small world of Kansas City. Continue reading
We did it! This past weekend, Rita and I completed our bucket list of attending a home game for all 30 MLB teams. Continue reading
Tomorrow is Opening Day for the Royals. Some KC major league baseball history…
Opening Day 105 Years Ago (1920): First Kansas City Monarchs game in the newly formed Negro National League. Continue reading
Hot Stove has lost one of its most loyal patrons. Stanley J. Bushman died on March 7, 2025. He was 96. Obituary here. Continue reading
At the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, there are 37 inductees who have been honored primarily based on their careers in the Negro Leagues. Continue reading
The Chiefs. “Now don’t be sad, ‘cause two out three ain’t bad” (as sung by Meat Loaf; more in Lonnie’s Jukebox below). Continue reading
After three non-baseball posts (Jimmy Carter, the MLK holiday and Joe Serviss), I am returning to sports. But still not baseball. Continue reading
James R. (“Joe”) Serviss died on December 26, 2024 (obituary here). There will be a Celebration of Life next week on Tuesday, January 28, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Twin City Tavern (State Line and Westport Road). Continue reading
This is my 24th annual message for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The tradition started in 2002 as an internal message at my law firm about the MLK holiday. The recipients expanded to friends and family, and in 2016, the message moved to Hot Stove. Continue reading
Former President Jimmy Carter died on December 29, 2024. He was 100. Continue reading