1929 World Series Philadelphia A's vs. Chicago Cubs

Home movie footage of 1930 Flag Day followed by the 1929 World Series played between the Philadelphia Athletics and the Chicago Cubs. Both games were played at Wrigley field. The World Series was played on either October 8 or October 9, 1929. It includes opening ceremonies, crowd shots, and a few pitches.

Channel: Sports
Uploaded: December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm
Author: johnmeyer77

Length: 06:30
Rating: 4.83
Views: 57194

Tags: 1929 Athletics baseball Chicago Cubs Field Philadelphia Series World Wrigley

Video Comments

skubala2 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

I believe this is Game 1 -- October 8. The sidearm windup of the pitcher seems to indicate it is Howard Ehmke, the surprise Game 1 starter for the Athletics (he won, 3-1).

gannable (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

i wish the A's had stayed in Philly

richardtheconquerer (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

Originally, the name was kind of arrogant esp since only whites were allowed to play in MLB, but now it's quite appropriate as if you're one of the best baseball players in the world, regardless of where you're from, you'll be signed by one of the teams.

EricFlatpick (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

Yes, I think so. As I recall, Shibe Park (latter Connie Mack Stadium) had a fence in right field, not bleachers.

cilleysf (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

This is amazing... Thanks for a great view of some great baseball history.

johnmeyer77 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

Well, Toronto -- which last I looked was in Canada -- not only played in, but won the World Series -- twice, in 1992 and 1993. Almost 1/3 of all Major League baseball players were born outside the United States.Baseball is the major sport in most Caribbean countries, many Central American countries and, of course Japan. In the past five Olympics, the USA has won the Gold medal only once, and did not win any medal in the 2004 Athens games.Europe does not play baseball.

samnrob1 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

why is baseball called world series when basically only america play it ?

bullsfan0323 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

For that time, this is amazing quality video.

richardtheconquerer (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

Anybody know if there's any radio calls from the 1929 series?

johnmeyer77 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

"All those people are probably dead." -- Actually, not quite. I was just contacted by the daughter of the starting Cubs pitcher (Charlie Root). She and her mom were sitting just next to where the World Series footage begins (it starts at 3:15 in the above movie). She is now 90, so was about 10 at that time. She has identified her dad from high-res still snapshots I have sent, showing her dad.