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Griffith Stadium, Washington D.C., May 21, 1949 – American League bottom feeders the Browns and Senators in a 7-6 thriller

The Sad Sack Browns of St Louis came into this day in last place in the American League, and…

Posted on: February 22, 2017
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Connie Johnson – Negro League Piece by Kyle McNary

Connie Johnson's story is a fairy tale. No player in Negro League history rose to stardom faster, and no…

Posted on: February 22, 2017
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Fenway Park, Boston, MA, July 6, 1927 – Emerging power in the A’s take on the hapless Red Sox in American League action

Two teams going in opposite directions square off in the first game of a Wednesday doubleheader. With his Red Sox…

Posted on: February 22, 2017
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Braves Field, Boston, MA, October 9, 1916 – Brooklyn’s Hy Myers goes deep on Red Sox pitcher Babe Ruth in World Series action

It's Game Two of the 1916 World Series and the Brooklyn Robins center fielder Hi Myers connects on a…

Posted on: February 20, 2017
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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, September 27, 1932 – Hanging of the bunting is almost complete with Game One of World Series one day away

Two days ago, the Yankees wrapped up their 1932 season winning the American League pennant and finishing the season with…

Posted on: February 18, 2017
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Mountain Athletic Club, Fleischmanns, New York, August 10, 1903 – Cuban Giants fall to Mountain AC 3-1 in the Catskills

The historic Negro League team the Cuban Giants traveled to the Catskills to take on the Mountain Athletic Club, also…

Posted on: February 17, 2017
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Navin Field, Detroit, MI, August 3, 1935 – Cleveland’s Roy Hughes sliding into third base spikes up in a 5-4 extra-innings win over Tigers

In the top of the ninth inning, Cleveland Indians pinch-runner Roy Hughes is spikes up as he slides into…

Posted on: February 15, 2017
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Griffith Stadium, Washington D.C., June 29, 1941 – A very sweaty Joe DiMaggio extends his legendary hitting streak to 41 games

During a brutal heat wave in our nation’s capital, the New York Yankees Joe DiMaggio is congratulated by his teammates…

Posted on: February 13, 2017
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Briggs Stadium, Detroit, MI, June 15, 1948 – Lights are finally on as Detroit becomes last AL team to host night games

The lights are finally on at Detroit's Briggs Stadium for the first time as team owner Walter Briggs finally relents…

Posted on: February 12, 2017
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Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, October 4, 1935 – A look at the original scoreboard during the 1935 World Series

This picture was taken during the 1935 World Series between the Tigers and Cubs. In the photo you get…

Posted on: February 11, 2017
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Shibe Park, Philadelphia, PA, October 8, 1913 – World Series pitching duel as Christy Mathewson outlasts Eddie Plank

The New York Giants great Christy Mathewson is on the mound against the Athletics in the second game of…

Posted on: February 9, 2017
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Sportsman’s Park, St Louis, MO, October 6, 1946 – The shift is in effect in the 1946 World Series with Ted Williams at bat

It's the first game of the 1946 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and St Louis Cardinals with Ted…

Posted on: February 8, 2017
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Navin Field, Detroit, MI, July 13, 1934 – Babe Ruth Hits His 700th Career Home Run

The great Babe Ruth crosses home plate after hitting his 700th career home run off the Tigers pitcher Tommy…

Posted on: February 2, 2017
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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, April 20, 1939 – With some sleuth work, a very historic photo of Ted Williams’ first MLB game is uncovered

This photo was sent to our friend Don Stokes. It’s a photo from Ted Williams’ (standing 8th from the right)…

Posted on: January 27, 2017
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Comiskey Park, Chicago, IL, August 1, 1922 – Babe Ruth up at bat against Sox hurler Red Faber

Babe Ruth is up at the plate against the White Sox pitcher Red Faber. Ruth would get a triple, but…

Posted on: January 25, 2017
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Sportsman Park, St Louis, MO, June 7, 1941 – Yanks Joe DiMaggio looks to extend his hitting streak to 22 games against the Browns

Joe DiMaggio is up at the plate as he looks to extend his hitting streak to 22 games against…

Posted on: January 20, 2017
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Crosley Field, Cincinnati, OH, June 9, 1962 – Reds Frank Robinson steals home in 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies

Hall of Famer Frank Robinson steals home in the first inning to extend the Reds lead to 3-0. Robinson…

Posted on: January 19, 2017
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On Martin Luther King Jr Day, a celebration of the great Satchel Paige by Kyle McNary

I interviewed more than 50 Negro Leaguers in the late 1980s and early ‘90s, and almost every player had…

Posted on: January 16, 2017
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Braves Field, Boston, MA 1933 – Leslie Jones wonderful aerial photo of a classic Beantown ballpark, home to Braves (1915-1952)

Here is a wonderful Leslie Jones aerial photograph of Braves Field, While it's not a well remembered ballpark, it was…

Posted on: January 14, 2017
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Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, PA, April 19, 1938 – Dodgers Dolph Camilli hits HR to help spoil Phillies home opener

Dodgers Dolph Camilli helps ruin opening day for Phillies fans with his two-run homer that erases a one-run lead…

Posted on: January 12, 2017
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Tigers Stadium, Detroit, MI, September 17, 1961 – An angry Mickey Mantle has words for Tigers ace Jim Bunning

Mickey Mantle is not happy with a pitch too close for comfort delivered by the Tiger's Jim Bunning in the…

Posted on: January 10, 2017
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Comiskey Park, Chicago, IL, August 23, 1957 – Red Sox great Ted Williams waits for White Sox southpaw Billy Pierce to get done with 6th-inning warmups

Boston Red Sox legend Ted Williams waits as Chicago pitcher Billy Pierce finishes his warm-up pitches to begin the top…

Posted on: January 9, 2017
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Dartmouth College, Hanover NH, 1882 – Dartmouth College baseball action takes place on unorthodox ball field

Here is a wonderful photo of a game played between Dartmouth College and a unknown opponent. You can see the…

Posted on: January 5, 2017
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Seals Stadium, San Francisco, CA, April 15, 1958 – Giants Willie Mays introduced in first MLB game in California against LA Dodgers

Willie Mays here getting introduced in the Giants first home game at Seals Stadium against the Los Angeles Dodgers,…

Posted on: January 4, 2017
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Yankee Stadium, April, 24, 1923 – 8,000 brave cold and wind to see Yankees beat Senators 4-0 in front of President Warren Harding

Just five days earlier, Yankee Stadium opened to quite the pageantry as 74,000-plus fans, including President Warren Harding, were…

Posted on: December 30, 2016
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” Toni Stone – First Lady of the Negro Leagues” – Negro League Piece by Kyle McNary

In the movie “A League of Their Own,” about the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League that lasted from 1943-’54, there…

Posted on: December 29, 2016
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Griffith Stadium, Washington D.C., June 23, 1925 – Babe Ruth slides in safely in Yanks 8-1 loss to Senators

The Yankees slugger Babe Ruth advances to 3rd base on a Bob Meusel ground ball out in the top…

Posted on: December 27, 2016
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Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, October 1, 1950 – Pee Wee Reese homers but Phillies win game and NL Pennant

A young Brooklyn fan can be seen climbing the right field fence to retrieve a home run ball off the…

Posted on: December 23, 2016
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Featured Negro League Piece on Hank Thompson by Kevin L Mitchell

In my opinion, Hank Thompson does not get the notice he deserves in the integration of Major League baseball.…

Posted on: December 15, 2016
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Braves Field, Boston, MA, April 17, 1937 – Pinky Higgins homers against Braves in 7-5 Red Sox win

In front of 6,200 chilly fans, the Red Sox's Pinky Higgins is congratulated by teammate Rick Ferrell after hitting…

Posted on: December 12, 2016
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Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, November 17, 1963 – Bears defense pounds Green Bay Packers in 26-7 win

Two of the NFL powerhouses, the Green Bay Packers (8-1) and Chicago Bears (8-1) meet up for the second time…

Posted on: December 11, 2016
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“Ted “Double Duty” Radcliffe” A Negro League featured piece by Kyle McNary

Theodore Roosevelt Radcliffe, nicknamed Double Duty because he was a star pitcher and catcher, was the most memorable person…

Posted on: December 8, 2016
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Fenway Park, Boston, MA, May 20, 1937 – Indians Jeff Heath flies like a butterfly in 16-5 romp over Red Sox

The Indians Jeff Heath leaps over prone Red Sox catcher Gene Desautels for Cleveland's 16th and final run of the…

Posted on: December 7, 2016
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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, June 28, 1951 – Giants Don Mueller snags a hard hit liner by Dodgers Carl Furillo at the top of the right field wall

Giants Don Mueller snags a hard hit liner by Carl Furillo at the top of the right-field wall for the…

Posted on: December 5, 2016
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NFL in Ballpark Series, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, December 14, 1958 – Giants try to stay warm during crucial game against the Cleveland Browns

The New York Giants try to stay warm and dry on the sideline bench during a heavy snow storm.…

Posted on: December 4, 2016
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Shibe Park, Philadelphia, PA- Philly police seat on Hire’s Root Beer crates during 1914 World Series

Here is a wonderful photo of the Philadelphia policemen with their billy clubs on duty sitting on Hire's Root Beer…

Posted on: December 3, 2016
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Braves Field, Boston, MA, April 21, 1935 – Braves Babe Ruth hits his 710th career HR in 8-1 loss

The Boston Braves Babe Ruth hits his second home run of the season and his 710th of his illustrious…

Posted on: November 30, 2016
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NFL in Ballpark Series, Comiskey Park, Chicago, IL, November 10, 1946 – Chicago Cardinals fall to the Green Bay Packers 19-7

Trailing 17-0 at halftime to the Green Bay Packers, the Chicago Cardinals receive the second half kickoff in front…

Posted on: November 27, 2016
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NFL in Ballpark Series Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, November 18, 1934 – Chicago Bears 10, NY Giants 9

In front of 55,000 NY Giants fullback and Hall of Famer Ken Strong scores on a four yard touchdown…

Posted on: November 20, 2016
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Navin Field, Detroit, MI, October 8, 1934 – Cards Jack Rothrock slides home safely under a leaping Mickey Cochrane of the Tigers in World Series action

The Cardinals Jack Rothrock slides home safely under a leaping Mickey Cochrane of the Tigers. Rothrock scored on a…

Posted on: November 18, 2016
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