06/03/2026
Today we tip our caps to one of the most iconic pieces of American poetry ever printed — “Casey at the Bat.” First published on June 3, 1888, in the San Francisco Examiner, this dramatic, humorous tale of hope, pride, and a very overconfident slugger has been delighting readers for more than a century.
It’s the kind of story that reminds us how quickly fortunes can change — in baseball and in life. One moment the crowd is roaring, the next…well, let’s just say Casey learned a hard lesson about humility at the plate.