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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 5, 1947 – Dodgers Al Gionfriddo robs Yankees Joe DiMaggio in Game Six action
Brooklyn Dodgers / Memorable World Series Moments / New York Yankees / World Series September 30, 2016October 12, 2016

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 5, 1947 – Dodgers Al Gionfriddo robs Yankees Joe DiMaggio in Game Six action

  Before Willie Mays “the Catch”, there was another well known World Series grab that […]

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Does He Belong in the Hall of Fame? The Case for Dick Allen
Chicago White Sox / Does He Belong in the Hall of Fame? / Greatest Individual Seasons of All TIme / Philadelphia Phillies September 30, 2016December 7, 2020

Does He Belong in the Hall of Fame? The Case for Dick Allen

Dick Allen Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, September 29, 1954 – “The Catch” by Willie Mays
Cleveland Indians / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Player Spotlights / Willie Mays / World Series September 29, 2016September 29, 2016

Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, September 29, 1954 – “The Catch” by Willie Mays

  One of the most iconic moments in baseball history beautifully colorized by John Turney […]

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Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, September 27, 1938 – Cubs Dizzy Dean is comforted after being pulled from crucial pennant race game
Chicago Cubs September 28, 2016September 29, 2016

Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, September 27, 1938 – Cubs Dizzy Dean is comforted after being pulled from crucial pennant race game

  A distraught Dizzy Dean is comforted by Cubs teammates after being taken out of […]

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Ted Williams’ Dramatic Final At-Bat, September 28, 1960!
Boston Red Sox / Charles Conlon Collection / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Greatest Individual Seasons of All TIme / Hall of Fame / Historic Events / Ted Williams September 28, 2016January 7, 2018

Ted Williams’ Dramatic Final At-Bat, September 28, 1960!

Ted Williams  Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 1, 1933 -Yankees Babe Ruth pitches complete game win against Boston Red Sox
Babe Ruth / Boston Red Sox / Hall of Fame / New York Yankees September 27, 2016September 28, 2016

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 1, 1933 -Yankees Babe Ruth pitches complete game win against Boston Red Sox

  A 38-year-old Babe Ruth is pitching the season finale for the New York Yankees […]

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Ed Reulbach’s Unique Feat!
Chicago Cubs / Detroit Tigers / Historic Events / It'll Never Happen Again September 27, 2016September 27, 2016

Ed Reulbach’s Unique Feat!

Ed Reulbach and 1908 Chicago Cubs Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see […]

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1915 Red Sox Pitching Staff with Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth / Boston Red Sox / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / Philadelphia Phillies / World Series September 25, 2016September 25, 2016

1915 Red Sox Pitching Staff with Babe Ruth

1915 Red Sox  Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full […]

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Let’s Hear It For The Latin Players!
Historic Events / Latin Ball players September 23, 2016September 25, 2016

Let’s Hear It For The Latin Players!

 Latin Ball Players Photo Gallery Click On Any Photo Below To Start The Photo Gallery: […]

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The Curse of Chico Ruiz: The Phillies Blow the 1964 Pennant!
Historic Events / Latin Ball players / Philadelphia Phillies September 21, 2016August 28, 2020

The Curse of Chico Ruiz: The Phillies Blow the 1964 Pennant!

  The Curse of Chico Ruiz: The Phillies Blow the 1964 Pennant! “The steal of […]

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Exposition Park, Pittsburgh, PA, 1905 – Site of the first World Series
Ball Parks / Pittsburgh Pirates September 20, 2016September 21, 2016

Exposition Park, Pittsburgh, PA, 1905 – Site of the first World Series

  This is one of my favorite photos that I have posted before of this […]

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One of the Most Lopsided Trades Ever: The Dodgers Steal Billy Herman From the Cubs…and Win the 1941 Pennant!
Brooklyn Dodgers / Chicago Cubs / Hall of Fame / Lopsided trades September 19, 2016September 19, 2016

One of the Most Lopsided Trades Ever: The Dodgers Steal Billy Herman From the Cubs…and Win the 1941 Pennant!

Billy Herman Photo Gallery Click On Any Image Below To Start Photo Gallery:  One of […]

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NFL in Ballpark Series Fenway Park, Boston, MA, ca 1963 – Red Sox ballpark was home to five professional football teams
Ball Parks / NFL in BallPark Series September 18, 2016September 18, 2016

NFL in Ballpark Series Fenway Park, Boston, MA, ca 1963 – Red Sox ballpark was home to five professional football teams

This classic baseball cathedral has been home to five professional football teams, but none of […]

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Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, October 1, 1951 – Game One of the Playoff Series between Giants and Dodgers
Ball Parks / Brooklyn Dodgers / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants September 17, 2016September 17, 2016

Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, October 1, 1951 – Game One of the Playoff Series between Giants and Dodgers

An aerial view of a playoff game between the New York Giants and the Brooklyn […]

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Ernie Banks Debuts 63 Years Ago Today!
Charles Conlon Collection / Chicago Cubs / Ernie Banks / Hall of Fame / Historic Events September 17, 2016September 17, 2016

Ernie Banks Debuts 63 Years Ago Today!

Ernie Banks Debuts 63 Years Ago Today! As Cub fans celebrate the team clinching the […]

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The Three Alou Brothers Make History: All Three In The Same Outfield!
Historic Events / Pittsburgh Pirates September 16, 2016May 9, 2020

The Three Alou Brothers Make History: All Three In The Same Outfield!

The Alou Brothers Photo Gallery Click on any Photo to Start Gallery: The Three Alou […]

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1966 Hall-of-Fame Game!
Boston Red Sox / Historic Events / St. Louis Cardinals / Stan Musial / Ted Williams September 14, 2016September 14, 2016

1966 Hall-of-Fame Game!

1966 Hall of Fame Game Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos […]

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Let’s Hear It For the Backup Catcher! Here’s Benny Bengough!
Don Stokes' Colorizations / Odds and Ends September 13, 2016September 13, 2016

Let’s Hear It For the Backup Catcher! Here’s Benny Bengough!

Backup Catchers Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, October 3, 1956 – First pitch of the 1956 World Series delivered by Brooklyn Dodgers Sal Maglie
Brooklyn Dodgers / New York Yankees / World Series September 13, 2016October 12, 2016

Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, October 3, 1956 – First pitch of the 1956 World Series delivered by Brooklyn Dodgers Sal Maglie

The Brooklyn Dodgers ace Sal Maglie delivers the first pitch of the 1956 World Series […]

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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, October 2, 1951 – Game Two of the memorable playoff series between the NY Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers
Ball Parks / Brooklyn Dodgers / Jackie Robinson / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / World Series September 12, 2016September 12, 2016

Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, October 2, 1951 – Game Two of the memorable playoff series between the NY Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers

Aerial photo of Game Two of the memorable 1951 Playoff Series between the Brooklyn Dodgers […]

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The Day Stan Musial Became a Granddad! September 10, 1963
Hall of Fame / Odds and Ends / St. Louis Cardinals / Stan Musial September 11, 2016October 12, 2016

The Day Stan Musial Became a Granddad! September 10, 1963

Stan Musial Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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NFL in Ballpark Series – Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, PA, September 25, 1949 – NFL season opener sees Steelers rout NY Giants 28-7
NFL in BallPark Series September 11, 2016September 11, 2016

NFL in Ballpark Series – Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, PA, September 25, 1949 – NFL season opener sees Steelers rout NY Giants 28-7

  The action from the first game of the NFL season between the New York […]

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The Red Sox’ “Golden Outfield,” 1910-1915
Boston Red Sox / Hall of Fame September 9, 2016September 9, 2016

The Red Sox’ “Golden Outfield,” 1910-1915

The Golden Outfield Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full […]

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Braves Field, Boston, MA, October 7, 1948 – Game 2 World Series action between Cleveland Indians and Braves
Cleveland Indians / World Series September 8, 2016September 9, 2016

Braves Field, Boston, MA, October 7, 1948 – Game 2 World Series action between Cleveland Indians and Braves

In Game 2 of the World Series, the Boston Braves’ Bob Elliott hits into a […]

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A Memorable Baseball Brawl: Carl Furillo Gets 50-Year Old Leo Durocher in a Chokehold!
Brooklyn Dodgers / Odds and Ends September 6, 2016October 16, 2021

A Memorable Baseball Brawl: Carl Furillo Gets 50-Year Old Leo Durocher in a Chokehold!

Carl Furillo, Leo Durocher  Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in […]

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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 4, 1961 – Whitey Ford delivers first pitch of 1961 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds
Brooklyn Dodgers / Hall of Fame / New York Yankees / World Series September 6, 2016October 12, 2016

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 4, 1961 – Whitey Ford delivers first pitch of 1961 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds

Yankees left-hander Whitey Ford throws the first pitch of the 1961 World Series to the […]

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Crosley Field, January 1937 – Ohio River flood of 1937 hits the city of Cincinnati hard
Ball Parks / Odds and Ends September 5, 2016September 5, 2016

Crosley Field, January 1937 – Ohio River flood of 1937 hits the city of Cincinnati hard

During a two-week period right after the New Year, the Cincinnati area received a record […]

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1924 World Series Champion Senators Visit the White House!
New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Walter Johnson / World Series September 5, 2016September 5, 2016

1924 World Series Champion Senators Visit the White House!

1924 World Series Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full […]

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The First Edition Of…  It’ll never happen again!
Hall of Fame / Historic Events / It'll Never Happen Again / Odds and Ends September 3, 2016September 3, 2016

The First Edition Of… It’ll never happen again!

Grover Cleveland “Pete” Alexander Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in […]

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John McGraw: The Early Years
19th Century / Hall of Fame / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Team Photos September 2, 2016September 2, 2016

John McGraw: The Early Years

John McGraw Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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Hilltop Park, Manhattan, NY, April 21, 1911 – Don Stokes colorization of Higlanders taking batting practice before home opener
Don Stokes' Colorizations / New York Yankees / Opening Day / Philadelphia Athletics September 1, 2016September 2, 2016

Hilltop Park, Manhattan, NY, April 21, 1911 – Don Stokes colorization of Higlanders taking batting practice before home opener

  A colorization by Don Stokes of a George Grantham Bain photo showing the New […]

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Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, PA, 1909 – Final touches are put on Pirates new state of the art ballpark
Ball Parks / Pittsburgh Pirates September 1, 2016September 2, 2016

Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, PA, 1909 – Final touches are put on Pirates new state of the art ballpark

The final touches are added to the Pirates new state of the art three-tiered ballpark […]

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