"Van Lingle Mungo", by Dave Frishberg

by BucCollector - 39 cards (Last updated on Nov 20, 2021)

Jazz pianist, singer, and composer Dave Frishberg passed away on November 17, 2021. Perhaps best known for his "Schoolhouse Rock" compositions, Frishberg released more than 20 albums and was nominated for four Grammy awards. His song "Van Lingle Mungo", released in 1969, is in the National Baseball Library in Cooperstown. Following, the lyrics:

1936 World Wide Gum (V355) #105 Stan Hack Front

21. 1936 World Wide Gum (V355) #105 Stan Hack

1939 Orcajo Cincinnati Reds Postcards (PC786) #NNO Frenchy Bordagaray Front

22. 1939 Orcajo Cincinnati Reds Postcards (PC786) #NNO Frenchy Bordagaray

23. 1948-49 Leaf #168 Phil Cavarretta

1941 Goudey (R324) #5 George McQuinn Front

24. 1941 Goudey (R324) #5 George McQuinn

1951 Topps Red Backs #7 Howie Pollet Front

25. 1951 Topps Red Backs #7 Howie Pollet

26. 1952 Red Man #AL24 Early Wynn

1984-89 O'Connell and Son Ink #122 Van Lingle Mungo Front

27. 1984-89 O'Connell and Son Ink #122 Van Lingle Mungo

28. 1952 Topps #140 John Antonelli

1950-52 Royal Stars of Baseball #24 Ferris Fain Front

29. 1950-52 Royal Stars of Baseball #24 Ferris Fain

1933 Goudey (R319) #217 Frank Crosetti Front

30. 1933 Goudey (R319) #217 Frank Crosetti

Comments

Nov 20, 2021 - 3:36PM
BucCollector

Art Passarella was an American League umpire from 1941-42 and from 1945-53. He isn't featured on a card, but is included in the third verse of the song, between Early Wynn and Van Lingle Mungo.

Jan 14, 2022 - 10:27AM
Tscastle

What a great song! Viewing your list made me go and pull it up on YouTube again.

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