• Flag Day: A New Constellation

    Flag Day: A New Constellation

    Flag Day commemorates the day in 1777 when the Second Continental Congress officially adopted a new flag, with thirteen red and white stripes and thirteen stars on a blue field, representing a new constellation. It was first displayed in August 1777 at Fort Schuyler in upstate NewYork, raised by Peter […]

  • The New York Knickerbockers in the Five and Six-Ties

    The New York Knickerbockers in the Five and Six-Ties

    Father Knickerbocker, the inspiration for (thanks to the fantastic Washington Irving) the name of the New York Knickerbockers. This was used as the team’s logo through the 1963-1964 season. From The New York Knicks 1954-55 Media Guide. Cover of the New York Knicks 1957-58 Media Guide Thrilling Garden Action – […]

  • A Token of Appreciation for the Metrocard

    A Token of Appreciation for the Metrocard

    With sales of the Metrocard ending today, I can’t help but reminisce and reflect upon its history, which spans three decades. First introduced in 1994, the Metrocard gradually replaced the tokens that had been used since 1953, finally superseding them in 2003. Since then, the Metrocard has become an integral […]