In the first time in recent memory, there will not be Illowa APBA League Summer weekend. While there have been times that individuals (including myself) have missed any of IAL’s three annual weekends, this is the first time I can remember that we won’t be getting together as a group.…
Rod Caborn sends in a look at all of no-hitters from his deadball replays One of the features that replaying an entire season offers is the thrill of a no-hitter. Like real life, no-hitters occur infrequently, and, on occasion, the pitchers that throw them are totally random. In replaying three…
Kudos to Dan Oliverio! After the Chicagoland APBA tournament was canceled due to COVID-19 (boo, virus!), Dan took it upon himself to replay the Chicagoland tournament in a one and done fashion. Branding it “ChicAPBA 2020”, he even elicited the participation of those who couldn’t attend by letting them set…
On DTP episode #32, we discuss APBA baseball, golf, football, and hockey. Plus, we chat about game customizations and players you despise due to APBA. And we interview multidimensional APBA gamer Rob Spatz! You can listen now on your favorite podcast app or play the episode below. Double Take: An APBA…
Recently, I watched a re-airing of the 1971 All-Star Game from Tiger Stadium in Detroit Michigan. Personally, I think it’s the most fascinating All-Star Game ever played. If you recall, 26 future Hall of Famers participated in that contest: 21 players, both managers, National League coach Walt Alston, Hall of…
So far, every game changer I’ve written about has been baseball related. We’ve often stated on the DT podcast that baseball has been, and probably always will be, the driving force behind APBA Games. The APBA Blog reflects that as well, with most content baseball-related. Well, game changers aren’t all…
Hall of Famer Mel Ott was a staple of the New York Giants’ lineup for two decades. His career spanned from 1926 to 1947 all with the Giants. Ott led the NL six times and one of those years was in 1934. Along with 35 homers, Ott also led the…
On DTP episode #31, we discuss APBA golf, baseball, and football with our special guest, Bruce Andera, The TGA Tour Commissioner. You can listen now on your favorite podcast app or play the episode below. Double Take: An APBA Gaming Podcast For those interested in the 2021 TGA Tour, here’s…
There have been a lot of excellent golf films over the years, The Greatest Game Ever Played, The Legend of Bagger Vance, Tin Cup, Happy Gilmore, and of course Caddyshack. Some are based on inspiring true events, others are comedy. It seem like a skilled filmmaker could create a biopic…
Over the last 40 years, batting gloves have become a normal part of baseball. There are various reasons for wearing batting gloves– comfort, prevention of blisters, warmth, improved grip, and shock absorption are the most common reasons. Some players probably think they look cool too. Kansas City A’s Ken “Hawk” Harrelson is…