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Sid Gordon, Willard Marshall, Jackie Robinson, and Sam Jethro chat at spring training 1951. Photo credit Getty Images.
Three of the sluggers Pa Knickerbocker is proudest of, left to right: second baseman, Jackie Robinson, of the Dodgers; third baseman Sid Gordon, of the Giants; and centerfielder Joe DiMaggio, of the Yankees get together to discuss batting averages before the 3-way game among their teams. The game was to raise funds for Babe Ruth Memorial, Lou Gehrig Memorial and New York Heart Fund. Photo credit Getty Images.
Gordon slides in safe, as Gil Hodges can’t make the catch and tag at home. Giants-Dodgers, Ebbets Field 1947.
Major League Baseball anti-discrimination campaign poster 1949. Joe DiMaggio, Sid Gordon, Mel Allen, Jackie Robinson, and Bob Feller. Photo credit Dodgers Blue Heaven.
Bing Crosby with Sid Gordon in Spring 1949.
Brooklyn Dodgers v New York Giants: NEW YORK, NY -JULY 2: Jackie Robinson #42 of the Brooklyn Dodgers slides safely into third as Sid Gordon of the New York Giants was late to tag Robinson as home plate umpire Lon Warneke moved up to make the call on July 2, 1949 at the Polo Grounds in New York, New York. (Photo by B Bennett/Getty Images)
Photo includes, Ralph Branca, Hank Thompson, and Monte Irvin in 1949.
Sid Gordon Day on Ebbets Field in 1948.
Sid Gordon of the Boston Braves poses for his son, Mike, 8, before the Braves-Giants game 7/1. ACME TELEPHOTO.
The Saturday Evening Post Cover, April 1950, featuring Sid Gordon.
Gordon family with Jackie and Rachel Robinson at Michael Gordon’s Bar Mitzvah in 1956.
Sid Gordon making a play at third base in 1947.
Sports Album magazine cover featuring Sid Gordon in New York Giants uniform, Fall 1949 issue.
Gil Hodges, Sid Gordon and Whitey Ford in October 1951 on their barnstorming tour of the south. Hodges and Roy Campanella led two teams of Black and White players on a groundbreaking tour.
RoyCampanella’s AllStarsvsGilHodges’ AllStars promotional advertisement in October 1951.
The American League and Nation League presented Sid Gordon the 200 Home Run Club award on August 14, 1955.
Gordon and his son Michael with Warren Spahn and his son in Milwaukee, 1953
Gordon and Leo-Durocher, after Gordon’s return home to the Giants in 1955
The former Braves star Tommy Holmes, Jackie Robinson, and Gordon in 1953 at Grossinger’s resort in Catskill, NY.
Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph, April 12, 1949 article: Sid Gordon Lives Up to Reputation
New York Journal-American, May 13, 1949 article: How Sid Gordon Made His Way From Bronxville to the Polo Grounds
New York Post, June 23, 1950 article: How They Pitch ‘Em to NL’s Stars. Pitchers take on the league top hitters.
New York Times, October 23, 1955 article: Situation Wanted: Ex-Giant Star Will Travel
Sid Gordon and Branch Rickey, who in 1954 was the GM of the Pirates. Gordon signs on as highest paid Pirate. January 13, 1954.
In 1949, Gordon was the target of racial attacks and was also thrown at in alarming numbers. The Cardinals were the worst offenders. Here Barney Kremenko of the New York Journal-American is covering the story. June 9, 1949.
Sid Gordon turns 35. Daily News, The Sports of Kings and Queens by Dick Young. November 12, 1953.
Gordon had a great spring of 1949, and was tabbed to be a league leader in the upcoming ’49 season. Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph, April 14, 1949.
