THE UNFORGETTABLE & IRRELEVANT ANNISTON RAMS

THE UNFORGETTABLE & IRRELEVANT ANNISTON RAMS

There once was a minor-league baseball team in Anniston, Alabama, called the Rams. It rarely excelled. It petered out in 1950. But its stories are worth telling.

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Author: Phillip Tutor

Baseball fan. St. Louis Cardinals fan. Raised on baseball in Memphis. Faux expert on baseball in Alabama. Lifetime .200 hitter, good glove, below-average arm.
July 8, 2022July 26, 2022 Phillip Tutor

‘Gentleman’ skipper couldn’t save Rams’ 1940 season

July 5, 2022July 13, 2022 Phillip Tutor

Mack loved this Ram. Baseball didn’t love him back.

June 28, 2022July 8, 2022 Phillip Tutor

Knuckleballer wanted out of Anniston

June 20, 2022July 5, 2022 Phillip Tutor

The Mack pupil who led the Rams to their first playoff berth

June 9, 2022June 29, 2022 Phillip Tutor

The lefty who links the Rams to Jackie Robinson

June 3, 2022June 20, 2022 Phillip Tutor

The Orioles rallied to beat the Rams

May 31, 2022June 20, 2022 Phillip Tutor

The Rams’ link to Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig

May 24, 2022June 3, 2022 Phillip Tutor

The pitcher adored by Rams’ Black fans

May 20, 2022June 29, 2022 Phillip Tutor

The Browns’ mismatch against the Rams

May 20, 2022May 31, 2022 Phillip Tutor

A snapshot of the ’50 Rams

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