Baseball

Hi Neighbor Heritage: First Televised MLB Game

Hi Neighbor Heritage: First Televised MLB...

On this day in 1939, the first televised Major League baseball game is broadcast on station W2XBS, the station that was to become WNBC-TV. Announcer Red Barber called the game...

Hi Neighbor Heritage: First Televised MLB...

On this day in 1939, the first televised Major League baseball game is broadcast on station W2XBS, the station that was to become WNBC-TV. Announcer Red Barber called the game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Brooklyn Dodgers...

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Vintage: "Get Outdoors," Says Curt Gowdy!

Vintage: "Get Outdoors," Says Curt Gowdy!

The 'Gansett scoreboard says it all. "Get outdoors!" Especially with weather like this. And who better than the former Red Sox announcer himself, Curt Gowdy, to suggest relaxing in the...

Vintage: "Get Outdoors," Says Curt Gowdy!

The 'Gansett scoreboard says it all. "Get outdoors!" Especially with weather like this. And who better than the former Red Sox announcer himself, Curt Gowdy, to suggest relaxing in the nice weather with a refreshing 'Gansett. Hi Neighbor!

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1939 Vintage Narragansett Beer Newspaper Ads

1939 Vintage Narragansett Beer Newspaper Ads

Narragansett Beer newspaper ad promoting baseball in May of 1939! A winning combo. Can't wait for opening day. Hi Neighbor! A fan found these under layers of laminate to recover...

1939 Vintage Narragansett Beer Newspaper Ads

Narragansett Beer newspaper ad promoting baseball in May of 1939! A winning combo. Can't wait for opening day. Hi Neighbor! A fan found these under layers of laminate to recover hardwood floors and send them to us on...

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Vintage: Brewery Signs Baseball Contract

Vintage: Brewery Signs Baseball Contract

Narragansett Beer signing the sponsorship contract with the Red Sox in 1950. Here's the newspaper clipping read. Narragansett Brewing Company, long-time sponsor of Major League baseball broadcasts and telecasts, today...

Vintage: Brewery Signs Baseball Contract

Narragansett Beer signing the sponsorship contract with the Red Sox in 1950. Here's the newspaper clipping read. Narragansett Brewing Company, long-time sponsor of Major League baseball broadcasts and telecasts, today (October 17, 1950) renewed its sponsorship contracts with...

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Curt Gowdy Spreading Gansett Goodwill In New Orleans

Curt Gowdy Spreading Gansett Goodwill In ...

Check out this cool vintage poster featuring Curt Gowdy entertaining friends at Brennan's Famous Restaurant in New Orleans circa 1950's. Brennan's is still around today and located in the heart...

Curt Gowdy Spreading Gansett Goodwill In ...

Check out this cool vintage poster featuring Curt Gowdy entertaining friends at Brennan's Famous Restaurant in New Orleans circa 1950's. Brennan's is still around today and located in the heart of the French Quarter. It's home to where...

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Vintage: WNAC And The Yankee Network Feat. Jim Britt

Vintage: WNAC And The Yankee Network Feat...

Here's one for you sports fans. WNAC and The Yankee Network advertising Jim Britt as their ace sportscaster for play by play action for both Boston Braves and Red Sox...

Vintage: WNAC And The Yankee Network Feat...

Here's one for you sports fans. WNAC and The Yankee Network advertising Jim Britt as their ace sportscaster for play by play action for both Boston Braves and Red Sox baseball in the 1946 season. Sponsored by Atlantic...

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New England Heritage: Fenway Park's 100th Anniversary

New England Heritage: Fenway Park's 100th...

"Hot dogs, peanuts, and of course delicious thirst quenching lager beer all help make baseball more enjoy." Curt Gowdy said it best during broadcasts in the 1950s. Today, Fenway Park...

New England Heritage: Fenway Park's 100th...

"Hot dogs, peanuts, and of course delicious thirst quenching lager beer all help make baseball more enjoy." Curt Gowdy said it best during broadcasts in the 1950s. Today, Fenway Park turns 100. Since Narragansett was the official sponsor...

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New England Heritage: Providence Grays Baseball

New England Heritage: Providence Grays Ba...

The original Providence Grays of Major League Baseball's National League existed from 1878 to 1885. They won the first "Baseball Championship of America" in 1884 by defeating the New York...

New England Heritage: Providence Grays Ba...

The original Providence Grays of Major League Baseball's National League existed from 1878 to 1885. They won the first "Baseball Championship of America" in 1884 by defeating the New York Metropolitans of the American Association in what has...

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Vintage: 1960's Boston Red Sox Baseball Team Photo

Vintage: 1960's Boston Red Sox Baseball T...

As Curt Gowdy would say, "Hi Neighbor, Have a 'Gansett!" Hopefully this 1960 Red Sox team photo can inspire our current Boston team to make the playoffs. We have about...

Vintage: 1960's Boston Red Sox Baseball T...

As Curt Gowdy would say, "Hi Neighbor, Have a 'Gansett!" Hopefully this 1960 Red Sox team photo can inspire our current Boston team to make the playoffs. We have about a week and anything is possible. GO SOX!

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Vintage: Gansett Billboard By Fenway Park

Vintage: Gansett Billboard By Fenway Park

Take a close look. That's a Narragansett beer billboard up next to the famous Citgo light sign in Kenmore Square overlooking Fenway Park. Under those frosty mugs reads, "Narragansett. Your...

Vintage: Gansett Billboard By Fenway Park

Take a close look. That's a Narragansett beer billboard up next to the famous Citgo light sign in Kenmore Square overlooking Fenway Park. Under those frosty mugs reads, "Narragansett. Your first one is never your last one." Well...

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Vintage Photo: Sock 'Em, Sox!

Vintage Photo: Sock 'Em, Sox!

Vintage schedule for the Boston Red Sox season in 1966. That's back when Narragansett was the largest selling beer in New England and official sponsor for Red Sox Baseball. Notice...

Vintage Photo: Sock 'Em, Sox!

Vintage schedule for the Boston Red Sox season in 1966. That's back when Narragansett was the largest selling beer in New England and official sponsor for Red Sox Baseball. Notice how April 13 falls on a Wednesday that...

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Vintage Photo: Red Sox Baseball Schedule 1966

Vintage Photo: Red Sox Baseball Schedule ...

Schedule of the Boston Red Sox from 1966. Pretty cool and fitting since Spring Training starts this weekend.

Vintage Photo: Red Sox Baseball Schedule ...

Schedule of the Boston Red Sox from 1966. Pretty cool and fitting since Spring Training starts this weekend.

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