Don Santina

“I said I’m sitting here watching matchbox hole in my clothes.” – Opening verse of Beatles’ “Matchbox” In 1964 the Beatles took America by storm on the basis of some catchy original songs and a scattering of ‘50s rock ’n roll retreads like “Matchbox.” In quick succession they were followed by bands like the Rolling…

On a sunny July day in 1887, Cap Anson of the Chicago White Stockings refused to play a team from Newark unless they removed their starting pitcher, an African American named George Stovey. Thus began the 60 year reign of apartheid baseball in America. The present day media fuss over steroid use in major league…