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Vote In Our Weekly Blog Question! Do you think the over reliance on shifts is hurting today’s game?
Poll Questions January 6, 2019May 12, 2022

Vote In Our Weekly Blog Question! Do you think the over reliance on shifts is hurting today’s game?

Vote In Our Weekly Poll Question! Every week I’m posting a baseball history-related question and […]

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Another Edition of Baseball’s Forgotten Stars:  “Arky” Vaughan
Forgotten Stars / Hall of Fame / Pittsburgh Pirates / Player Spotlights January 6, 2019January 7, 2019

Another Edition of Baseball’s Forgotten Stars: “Arky” Vaughan

Subscribe to Baseball History Comes Alive! to receive new posts automatically  Arky Vaughan Photo Gallery Click on […]

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The Brooklyn Dodgers Trade Casey Stengel, January 2, 1918!
Brooklyn Dodgers / Casey Stengel / Dead Ball Era / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / Lopsided trades / New York Yankees January 2, 2019January 2, 2019

The Brooklyn Dodgers Trade Casey Stengel, January 2, 1918!

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Weekly Blog Question: “Are you happy with the recent Hall of Fame selections?” Let’s hear what you have to say!
Poll Questions December 31, 2018December 31, 2018

Weekly Blog Question: “Are you happy with the recent Hall of Fame selections?” Let’s hear what you have to say!

Weekly Blog Question! Every week I’m posting a baseball history-related question and will encourage our […]

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Our Annual Tribute to Roberto Clemente!  “HE’S GOT IT!!”
Roberto Clemente December 31, 2018December 31, 2018

Our Annual Tribute to Roberto Clemente! “HE’S GOT IT!!”

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A Trade of the “Babes”: Babe Dahlgren for Babe Phelps! Sub title: “The Yankees Won the Game That Day, But Nobody Cheered…”
Historic Events / New York Yankees / Player Spotlights December 30, 2018December 30, 2018

A Trade of the “Babes”: Babe Dahlgren for Babe Phelps! Sub title: “The Yankees Won the Game That Day, But Nobody Cheered…”

Subscribe to Baseball History Comes Alive! to receive new posts automatically  Lou Gehrig, Babe Dahlgren, and Babe […]

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Weekly Blog Question: Who do you think was the greatest of all time, Ruth or Cobb…or someone else! Feel free to voice your opinion in the comments section.
Poll Questions December 27, 2018December 27, 2018

Weekly Blog Question: Who do you think was the greatest of all time, Ruth or Cobb…or someone else! Feel free to voice your opinion in the comments section.

Weekly Blog Question! Who do you think was the greatest of all time, Ruth or […]

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Merry Christmas!
Babe Ruth / Baseball and Christmas December 25, 2018December 24, 2019

Merry Christmas!

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Follow-up To My Article On Frankie Crosetti!  More Great Stuff From Frank Wanner!
New York Yankees / Player Spotlights / We're Contacted by Relative/Acquaintance of a Former Player! December 21, 2018March 6, 2020

Follow-up To My Article On Frankie Crosetti! More Great Stuff From Frank Wanner!

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We’re Contacted by Friend of Yankee Shortstop, Frank Crosetti!
New York Yankees / Player Spotlights / We're Contacted by Relative/Acquaintance of a Former Player! December 16, 2018December 19, 2018

We’re Contacted by Friend of Yankee Shortstop, Frank Crosetti!

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More Fun With Baseball Nicknames! “Pickles” Dillhoefer!
Baseball Nicknames / Player Spotlights December 14, 2018December 15, 2018

More Fun With Baseball Nicknames! “Pickles” Dillhoefer!

Some of you will remember my post from the other day about the trade of the Phillies’ great pitcher, Grover Cleveland “Pete” Alexander to the Cubs on December 11, 1917. I called it one of the most lopsided deals in baseball history.

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Another Edition of Lopsided Trades! The Phillies Trade Ace “Old Pete” Alexander For… Who?? 
Chicago Cubs / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Lopsided trades / Philadelphia Phillies December 11, 2018December 16, 2018

Another Edition of Lopsided Trades! The Phillies Trade Ace “Old Pete” Alexander For… Who?? 

Subscribe to Baseball History Comes Alive! to receive new posts automatically  Grover Cleveland “Ol’ Pete” Photo Gallery […]

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Time to Revisit the Dead Ball Era!  The Great 1912 New York Giants
Dead Ball Era / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants December 9, 2018December 9, 2018

Time to Revisit the Dead Ball Era! The Great 1912 New York Giants

Subscribe to Baseball History Comes Alive! to receive new posts automatically  1912 New York Giants and 1912 […]

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Part II: “What Hath Ruth Wrought?” Excerpts From Article By Don Jennings
Babe Ruth / New York Yankees December 6, 2018January 18, 2019

Part II: “What Hath Ruth Wrought?” Excerpts From Article By Don Jennings

Babe Ruth and Kids Photo Gallery Click on any image to see photos in full […]

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Part I: “What Hath Ruth Wrought?” The Incredible Power Numbers of Babe Ruth, With Excerpts From Article by Don Jennings
Babe Ruth / New York Yankees December 4, 2018December 6, 2018

Part I: “What Hath Ruth Wrought?” The Incredible Power Numbers of Babe Ruth, With Excerpts From Article by Don Jennings

Subscribe to Baseball History Comes Alive! to receive new posts automatically  Babe Ruth Photo Gallery Click on […]

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Stan Musial Named 1948 MVP!
Don Stokes' Colorizations / MVPs / St. Louis Cardinals / Stan Musial December 2, 2018December 6, 2018

Stan Musial Named 1948 MVP!

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The Washington Senators Move to Minnesota, November 26, 1960!
Historic Events / Washington Nationals/Senators November 26, 2018November 27, 2018

The Washington Senators Move to Minnesota, November 26, 1960!

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Birthday Tribute to the1937 MVP and Triple Crown Winner, Joe “Ducky” Medwick!
Hall of Fame / MVPs / Player Spotlights / St. Louis Cardinals November 25, 2018April 2, 2022

Birthday Tribute to the1937 MVP and Triple Crown Winner, Joe “Ducky” Medwick!

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Another Edition of “Baseball’s Eccentrics and Zany Characters!”:  “Frenchy” Bordagaray
Baseball's Eccentrics / Forgotten Stars / Player Spotlights November 23, 2018November 25, 2018

Another Edition of “Baseball’s Eccentrics and Zany Characters!”: “Frenchy” Bordagaray

Subscribe to Baseball History Comes Alive! to receive new posts automatically  Photo Gallery Click on any image […]

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Another Edition of: “From the Lighter Side!” Pepper Martin and his “Mudcat Band”
From the Lighter Side / St. Louis Cardinals November 21, 2018November 21, 2018

Another Edition of: “From the Lighter Side!” Pepper Martin and his “Mudcat Band”

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Baseball’s Version of “The Thrill of Victory”…and “The Agony of Defeat!”
Brooklyn Dodgers / Historic Events / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants November 17, 2018January 18, 2019

Baseball’s Version of “The Thrill of Victory”…and “The Agony of Defeat!”

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1930: The Year Offense In Baseball Went “Off the Charts!”
Odds and Ends November 14, 2018November 14, 2018

1930: The Year Offense In Baseball Went “Off the Charts!”

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The Fourteen-year Feud Between Yogi Berra and George Steinbrenner Finally Comes to An End!
New York Yankees November 11, 2018January 18, 2019

The Fourteen-year Feud Between Yogi Berra and George Steinbrenner Finally Comes to An End!

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Another Edition of:  “From the Lighter Side!”
From the Lighter Side / Odds and Ends November 6, 2018November 6, 2018

Another Edition of: “From the Lighter Side!”

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We Say a Sad Good-Bye to the Great Hall-of-Famer Willie McCovey
Hall of Fame / Player Passings November 3, 2018June 24, 2021

We Say a Sad Good-Bye to the Great Hall-of-Famer Willie McCovey

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“Let’s Remember the 1955 World Series!” Subtitle: “Never Try To Get a Baseball Fan To Think Rationally!”
Brooklyn Dodgers / World Series October 30, 2018March 5, 2019

“Let’s Remember the 1955 World Series!” Subtitle: “Never Try To Get a Baseball Fan To Think Rationally!”

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Congratulations to the Red Sox and to the Entire Red Sox Nation!
Boston Red Sox / Team Photos / World Series October 30, 2018October 30, 2018

Congratulations to the Red Sox and to the Entire Red Sox Nation!

Subscribe to Baseball History Comes Alive! to receive new posts automatically  “Red Sox Championship Years” Photo Gallery […]

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“The Greatest Game Ever Pitched”: Don Larsen’s Perfect Game
Baseball Rarities / Brooklyn Dodgers / Historic Events / New York Yankees / Perfect Games / World Series October 27, 2018August 17, 2020

“The Greatest Game Ever Pitched”: Don Larsen’s Perfect Game

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The Historic 2018 Playoffs Give Us More Fun With Baseball Cycles!
Baseball Rarities / Fun With Baseball Cycles October 27, 2018May 12, 2022

The Historic 2018 Playoffs Give Us More Fun With Baseball Cycles!

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We’re Contacted by Relative of Former Major Leaguer, “Sad” Sam Jones!
Player Spotlights / We're Contacted by Relative/Acquaintance of a Former Player! October 24, 2018October 24, 2018

We’re Contacted by Relative of Former Major Leaguer, “Sad” Sam Jones!

Subscribe to Baseball History Comes Alive! to receive new posts automatically  Photo Gallery Click on any image […]

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Congratulations to the Red Sox and Dodgers! Not the First Time These Two Teams Met in the World Series!
Babe Ruth / Boston Red Sox / Brooklyn Dodgers / World Series October 22, 2018October 23, 2018

Congratulations to the Red Sox and Dodgers! Not the First Time These Two Teams Met in the World Series!

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The Amazing Whitey Ford and World Series Ticket Collections of Chris Williamson!
New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Odds and Ends / World Series October 21, 2018October 22, 2018

The Amazing Whitey Ford and World Series Ticket Collections of Chris Williamson!

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Spotlight on the World Series: The 1957 Classic!
Milwaukee Braves / New York Yankees / World Series October 20, 2018October 21, 2018

Spotlight on the World Series: The 1957 Classic!

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We’re Contacted by Son of Former Major Leaguer, Don McMahon!
Milwaukee Braves / Player Spotlights / We're Contacted by Relative/Acquaintance of a Former Player! October 17, 2018January 29, 2023

We’re Contacted by Son of Former Major Leaguer, Don McMahon!

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The Longest Extra Inning Game in Baseball History!
Boston Braves / Brooklyn Dodgers / Historic Events October 14, 2018October 15, 2018

The Longest Extra Inning Game in Baseball History!

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The Quickest Game In Baseball History: Polo Grounds, September 28, 1919
Ball Parks / Hall of Fame / Historic Events / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Philadelphia Phillies October 13, 2018October 14, 2018

The Quickest Game In Baseball History: Polo Grounds, September 28, 1919

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Sometimes Minor Trades Can Have Major Consequences!  The Dodgers Sign Sanford Braun! (Who??)
Hall of Fame / Player Spotlights October 9, 2018October 9, 2018

Sometimes Minor Trades Can Have Major Consequences! The Dodgers Sign Sanford Braun! (Who??)

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The Infamous “Billy Goat Curse” Is Put On the Cubs, 73 Years Ago Today!
From the Lighter Side October 6, 2018October 7, 2018

The Infamous “Billy Goat Curse” Is Put On the Cubs, 73 Years Ago Today!

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Great Photo of Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby!
Jackie Robinson October 2, 2018October 2, 2018

Great Photo of Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby!

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Black Sox Ringleader Arnold “Chick” Gandil Tells His Story!
Black Sox Scandal Essays / Don Stokes' Colorizations September 29, 2018February 10, 2019

Black Sox Ringleader Arnold “Chick” Gandil Tells His Story!

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