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Negro League Featured Piece by Kyle McNary – Buck Leonard, was a great ALL kind of hitter!

When I asked Double Duty Radcliffe who he’d want up to bat with the game on the line, he…

Posted on: November 17, 2016
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Union Park, Baltimore, MD, September 27, 1897 – Boston Beaneaters battle Orioles for National League Pennant

More than 30,000 Orioles rooters wedge in for the biggest game of the year between these two top National…

Posted on: November 16, 2016
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Comiskey Park, Chicago, 1959 – World Series action between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox

Here is a wonderful aerial view of Comiskey Park during the 1959 World Series between the White Sox and Los…

Posted on: November 15, 2016
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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 5, 1943 – B-17 Flying Fortress bombers makes a surprise visit during the first game of the 1943 World Series

A B-17 Flying Fortress bomber not only makes a surprise visit during the first game of the 1943 World…

Posted on: November 11, 2016
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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, May 29,1955 – Jackie Robinson is greeted by teammates after hitting home run

Jackie Robinson is greeted by teammates after connecting for a solo home run against the Giants Johnny Antonelli. The second-inning…

Posted on: November 10, 2016
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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, July 5, 1963- The Mets Duke Snider is up at bat against the Pirates

The great but aging Duke Snider gets up in the bottom of the second inning as a NY Met in…

Posted on: November 7, 2016
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Fenway Park, Boston, MA, July 4, 1947 – Red Sox great Ted Williams in left field with the freshly painted Green Monster behind him

Ted Williams is in position in left field as his Red Sox square off with the Philadelphia Athletics in…

Posted on: October 31, 2016
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Cleveland Municipal Stadium, 1931 – Completion is near for the future Indians home

This photo was taken in 1931 right before its completion. The capacious ballpark was one of the first multi-purpose…

Posted on: October 29, 2016
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Shibe Park, Philadelphia, PA, October 4, 1950 – Jim Konstanty’s first pitch to the Yankees Phil Rizzuto in the 1950 World Series

It's the first inning of the first game of the 1950 World Series and Phillies' pitcher Jim Konstanty's pitch to…

Posted on: October 25, 2016
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NFL in Ballpark Series – Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, December 17, 1933- First ever NFL Championship game takes place between Bears and NY Giants

First NFL Championship Game Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, December 17, 1933 - While the Cubs and the Wrigley Field get…

Posted on: October 23, 2016
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Cleveland, Ohio, March 14, 1931 – Construction is well underway on Cleveland Municipal Stadium

Construction work is well underway on one of the first multi-purpose stadiums designed for both baseball and football. It…

Posted on: October 21, 2016
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Cleveland Municipal Stadium, Cleveland, OH, April, 26, 1947 – Indians owner Bill Veeck shortens dimensions of outfield walls

Before the Indians moved in permanently into this vast ballpark, the outfield dimensions were deep, for example center field…

Posted on: October 19, 2016
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We invite you to use this spot to sound off on any baseball topic on your mind. To start off, how do you feel about seven-inning doubleheaders? No surprise, we hate it!

Posted on: October 18, 2016
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Palace of the Fans, Cincinnati, OH, 1902 – This majestic looking ballpark was home to the Reds for just nine years

This majestic looking ballpark with its 22 hand-carved Corinthian columns was home to the Reds for only ten years,…

Posted on: October 18, 2016
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NFL in Ballparks Series – Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, December 29, 1963 – Bears defeat Giants 14-10 in NFL Championship

This photo is taken right before the 1963 NFL Championship Game kicked off between the Chicago Bears and New York…

Posted on: October 16, 2016
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Kansas City Municipal Stadium (1923-1976) – Second home to the Athletics, also home to Negro League Monarchs

Originally built for the American Association minor league team, the Kansas City Blues, this ballpark was host to various…

Posted on: October 11, 2016
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Wrigley Field, Chicago,IL, May 26, 1935 – Action in Cubs 8-3 win over Brooklyn Dodgers

The Dodgers catcher Al Lopez holds up the ball to show the umpire after placing the tag on a…

Posted on: October 11, 2016
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West Side Park, Chicago, Illinois, 1908 – Chicago Cubs home 1885 through 1915

Sometimes referred to as West Side Grounds, this Windy City ballpark was home to the Chicago Cubs from 1885-1915…

Posted on: October 11, 2016
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Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, PA (1887-1938) – Home to the Philadelphia Phillies for 51-plus years

At it's beginning in 1887, this ballpark was considered a state-of-the-art venue, costing $80,000 to build and it seated…

Posted on: October 7, 2016
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Fenway Park, Boston, MA, October, 12, 1914 – Crowd awaits Game Three between Braves and Athletics

In Game Three of the 1914 World Series, a packed house of 35,520 is on hand to see the Miracle…

Posted on: October 7, 2016
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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, October 3, 1951 – 65 years ago today Bobby Thomson hits the “Shot Heard ‘Round the World”

65 years ago today, shock waves were sent through the baseball world that still resonates to this day…

Posted on: October 3, 2016
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NFL in Ballpark Series -Detroit, MI, October 16, 1938 – The first ever Lions game at Briggs Stadium (Tiger Stadium)

The first ever Lions game at Tigers Stadium, then known as Briggs Stadium, takes place against the then NFL…

Posted on: October 2, 2016
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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 caught the attention of the…

Posted on: September 30, 2016
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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 - the Willie Mays over…

Posted on: September 29, 2016
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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 a crucial pennant race game…

Posted on: September 28, 2016
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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 against the Boston Red Sox.…

Posted on: September 27, 2016
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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 iconic ballpark from the Steel…

Posted on: September 20, 2016
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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 the teams called Fenway Park…

Posted on: September 18, 2016
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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 Dodgers. Last week we brought…

Posted on: September 17, 2016
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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 to the Yankees Hank Bauer.…

Posted on: September 13, 2016
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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

Aerial photo of Game Two of the memorable 1951 Playoff Series between the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants. The…

Posted on: September 12, 2016
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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

The action from the first game of the NFL season between the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers is…

Posted on: September 11, 2016
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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 heartbreaking double play to kill…

Posted on: September 8, 2016
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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 Reds' Don Blasingame. Ford would…

Posted on: September 6, 2016
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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 6-12 inches of rain forcing…

Posted on: September 5, 2016
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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 York Highlanders taking batting practice…

Posted on: September 1, 2016
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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 before it's inaugural opening. It…

Posted on: September 1, 2016
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Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, October 2, 1955 – Yogi held to a single in Game Five action of World Series

In the top of the fourth inning in Game Five of the 1955 World Series and the Dodgers up…

Posted on: August 29, 2016
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Braves Field, Boston, MA, June 17, 1948 – Cubs Gene Mauch slides home safely in game against Braves

Gene Mauch of the Chicago Cubs slides safely by Braves catcher Bill Salkfeld. Mauch came home on a two-run single…

Posted on: August 26, 2016
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Cleveland Municipal Stadium, Cleveland, OH, June 23, 1940 – Ted Williams knocked out in outfield collision

Red Sox great Ted Williams is attended to after getting knocked out colliding with teammate Doc Cramer in the 8th…

Posted on: August 22, 2016
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