Aug 20, 2009 · 1. Michael Jordan vs. Steve Kerr. Although Jordan and Kerr were teammates on the second great Bulls championship run from 1996 to 1998, they didn't always get along.

Basketball star Michael Jordan decided to pursue his baseball dream and signed a minor league contract with the White Sox on February 7, 1994. The sixth entrant into the Hall of Fame of all time, Napoleon (Nap) Lajoie, passed away on February 7, 1959.

Napoléon Lajoie (/ ˈlæʒəweɪ /; September 5, 1874 – February 7, 1959), also known as Larry Lajoie, was an American professional baseball second baseman who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB).

Jan 29, 2019 · Lajoie starred in Cleveland for the next 13 years, becoming so synonymous with the franchise that they adopted the nickname Naps until he retired -- at which point a group of local sportswriters rechristened the team the Indians.

Mar 26, 2017 · The Lajoie being offered by Heritage is one of only two with the green mount that surrounds the photo. Lajoie remained with Cleveland for 13 years with his influence as a player and manager so great the team eventually would become known as the “Naps”.

Oct 21, 2024 · One thing to know: Nap Lajoie was one of the early greats when it came to baseball sluggers, leading the early iterations of the American League in batting average five times. He remains 13th...

Jan 25, 2025 · Nap Lajoie’s impact on the game of baseball was far-reaching. He was one of the pioneers of the modern game, and his contributions helped shape the way baseball is played today. Lajoie’s batting skills, base-running ability, and defensive prowess set a high standard for future generations of players.

Aug 9, 2014 · Lajoie was so popular upon his arrival in Cleveland, that the fans and ownership honored their star by nicknaming the team “Naps” after him. His 1914 Cracker Jack card #66 shows Lajoie in a uniform jersey listing “Cleveland” on front, not his name “Nap(s)”.

A 1933 Goudey Nap LaJoie, one of the rarest cards in the world, and a photo signed by Michael Jordan before just his 9th professional game were shown to me! While I am your host for the Trading Card Therapy podcast, I also own Just Collect where I buy and sell vintage cards.

Jul 18, 2018 · My discovery of Lajoie, nicknamed “The Frenchman”, came about when I intended to write an article on each team’s retired jersey collection. Infamously, the Yankees have retired over 20 jerseys...