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Baseball Rarities / Boston Braves / Brooklyn Dodgers / It'll Never Happen Again / Ron Christensen Posts May 23, 2025May 24, 2025

Going the Distance in the Longest Game in Major League History

I find a sound ‘rule-of-thumb’ to be ‘Never Say Never’. But today I throw caution to the wind and say ‘Never! Never! Never!’ in reference to a MLB record I believe with absolute certainty will never be broken…

Boston Braves / Cleveland Indians September 27, 2024September 28, 2024

The Indians Clinch the 1948 Pennant 76 Years Ago Today!

Today is the 76th anniversary of a great day in Cleveland Indian history. Under Manager Lou Boudreau, they clinched the 1948 World Series after prevailing against the Boston Red Sox in a one-game playoff…

Babe Ruth / Boston Braves / Historic Events June 2, 2024June 3, 2024

Boston Brave Babe Ruth Plays His Final Game, May 30,1935

“All ballplayers should quit when it starts to feel as if all the baselines run uphill.” –Babe Ruth, 1935…

Boston Braves / Guest Posts / Hall of Fame / Milwaukee Braves / Vince Jankoski Posts July 28, 2023August 14, 2023

The Case For Eddie Mathews

Vince Jankosi is back today, this time making the case that Eddie Mathews is the best pre-Mike Schmidt third baseman. As usual, Vince has done his homework and makes a very strong case. See if you agree…

Boston Braves / Hall of Fame / Milwaukee Braves / Player Spotlights April 23, 2023April 26, 2023

Let’s Remember the Great Lefty, Warren Spahn, born 102 Years Ago Today!

With today being the 102nd anniversary of the birth of Warren Sphan (April 23, 1921), I thought it would be a good occasion to turn our baseball spotlight on the great left-hander…

Boston Braves / Brooklyn Dodgers / Casey Stengel / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / New York Yankees March 12, 2022March 14, 2022

Talk About Obscure! Casey Sengel’s 1939 Boston Bees!

Not as well known is that Casey Stengel’s earlier career as a manager wasn’t always so successful. As a matter of fact, it was downright dismal…

Babe Ruth / Boston Braves / Boston Red Sox / Don Stokes' Colorizations March 1, 2022March 1, 2022

Let’s Test Your Knowledge of 1930s Baseball!

It’s time to put your thinking caps on! Or, as I used to hear back in grade school: “OK class, close your desks and take out a piece of paper. We’re having a pop quiz!” But don’t worry…you won’t be graded!…

Boston Braves / Coaches / Forgotten Stars / Hall of Fame / Michael Keedy Posts November 17, 2021April 3, 2025

Coach Johnny Sain for the Hall of Fame!

“I don’t know of a greater pitching coach in my career. . .he should be in Baseball’s Hall of Fame.” -White Sox GM Roland Hemond, speaking of Johnny Sain

Boston Braves / Milwaukee Braves April 7, 2021April 11, 2021

The Demise of a Great Franchise: The Boston Braves

Sixty-eight years ago, March 13, 1953, on the day that will become known as “Black Friday” in Boston…

Boston Braves / Dead Ball Era / Philadelphia Athletics / Team Photos / World Series October 28, 2020October 28, 2020

The 2020 World Series and the 1914 World Series Have Something In Common!

Before we turn the page on another baseball season, dysfunctional as this one was, I want to point out an interesting similarity I discovered between Game Four of the 2020 World Series between the Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays and Game Three of the 1914 World Series…

Boston Braves / Cleveland Indians / World Series October 11, 2020September 27, 2024

The 1948 World Series: “Spahn and Sain and Pray For Rain!”

With our dysfunctional 60-game regular season now over, the playoffs in full swing, and the World Series just ahead, I’ll use the next few posts to highlight some of my favorite World Series, especially some that aren’t as well remembered…

Boston Braves / Hall of Fame / Historic Events / Milwaukee Braves / Player Spotlights April 28, 2020April 29, 2020

Forty-Year-Old Warren Spahn Throws a No-Hitter!

It happened exactly 59 years ago yesterday, April 28, 1961. Warren Spahn, just five days past his 40th birthday, becomes the second-oldest pitcher in major league history to throw a no-hitter…

Boston Braves / From the Lighter Side / Opening Day April 17, 2020April 17, 2020

Opening Day, 1946: The Boston Braves Give New Meaning to “The Wearin’ o’ the Green!”

You’d think an Opening Day win for the 1946 Boston Braves would be a cause for celebration and renewed optimism…

Boston Braves / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Player Passings March 3, 2020September 3, 2023

RIP Johnny Antonelli

The baseball world said a sad good-bye this week to a fine pitcher, Johnny Antonelli, who passed away on February 28 at age 89…

Boston Braves / Forgotten Stars / MVPs December 1, 2019December 18, 2022

Baseball’s Forgotten Stars: All-Star Third Baseman Bob Elliott!

“Bob Elliott made the 1948 Braves. He’s the old-time type who hits and plays his best in the clutch.” –Rogers Hornsby…

Boston Braves / Brooklyn Dodgers / Historic Events October 14, 2018October 15, 2018

The Longest Extra Inning Game in Baseball History!

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Boston Braves / Hank Aaron / Milwaukee Braves April 14, 2018April 19, 2018

Major League Baseball Arrives in Milwaukee!

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Boston Braves / Hall of Fame / MVPs / Philadelphia Athletics February 1, 2018February 3, 2018

“Double X” Jimmie Foxx Receives Third MVP Award!

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