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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...

Posted on: July 28, 2023
By: Gary Livacari
With: 15 Comments

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...

Posted on: April 23, 2023
By: Gary Livacari
With: 14 Comments

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...

Posted on: March 12, 2022
By: Gary Livacari
With: 9 Comments

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!...

Posted on: March 1, 2022
By: Gary Livacari
With: 6 Comments

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

Posted on: November 17, 2021
By: Gary Livacari
With: 7 Comments

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...

Posted on: April 7, 2021
By: Gary Livacari
With: 11 Comments

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...

Posted on: October 28, 2020
By: Gary Livacari
With: 7 Comments

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...

Posted on: October 11, 2020
By: Gary Livacari
With: 3 Comments

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...

Posted on: April 28, 2020
By: Gary Livacari
With: 7 Comments

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...

Posted on: April 17, 2020
By: Gary Livacari
With: 1 Comment

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...

Posted on: March 3, 2020
By: Gary Livacari
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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...

Posted on: December 1, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
With: 2 Comments

The Longest Extra Inning Game in Baseball History!

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Posted on: October 14, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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Major League Baseball Arrives in Milwaukee!

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Posted on: April 14, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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“Double X” Jimmie Foxx Receives Third MVP Award!

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Posted on: February 1, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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The 1928 Boston Braves Play Nine Consecutive Doubleheaders!

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Posted on: September 5, 2017
By: Gary Livacari
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Another Edition of Baseball’s Forgotten Stars: All-Star Third Baseman Bob Elliott

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Posted on: August 25, 2017
By: Gary Livacari
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The Leslie Jones Boston Public Library Baseball Collection, Part Two

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Posted on: August 15, 2017
By: Gary Livacari
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The Leslie Jones Boston Public Library Baseball Collection, Part 1

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Posted on: August 13, 2017
By: Gary Livacari
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Fenway Park, Boston, MA, October, 12, 1914 – More than 35,000 see Miracle Braves battle Philadelphia A’s in Game 3 of 1914 World Series

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

Posted on: August 9, 2017
By: Ron Bolton
With: 2 Comments

Casey Stengel, Boston Bees, 1939 – Before he took the helm of the Yankees, managing was a rough ride for Casey

This photo, brilliantly colorized by Don Stokes, was taken during Stengel's second season as manager of the Bees, also…

Posted on: August 1, 2017
By: Ron Bolton
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“Old Pete” Alexander and Ernie Shore: Starters in Game One of the1915 World Series

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Posted on: June 17, 2017
By: Gary Livacari
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The Demise of a Great Franchise: The Boston Braves

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Posted on: March 13, 2017
By: Gary Livacari
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Johnny Evers and Joe Tinker End 33-Year Feud!

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Posted on: February 14, 2017
By: Gary Livacari
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First Edition of: “Baseball’s Forgotten Stars”: Wally Berger

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Posted on: January 17, 2017
By: Gary Livacari
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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
By: Ron Bolton
With: 3 Comments

Don Stokes Hits a Home Run: Casey Stengel with 1939 Boston Bees!

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Posted on: December 28, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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1948 World Series: “Spahn and Sain and Pray For Rain!”

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Posted on: July 15, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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Babe Ruth as a Boston Brave, 1935: A Miserable Year

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Posted on: July 12, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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Fun With “Baseball Cycles!”

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Posted on: June 30, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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The Demise of a Great Franchise: The Boston Braves

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Posted on: May 29, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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Braves Field, Boston, MA, September 24, 1936 – The Bees Rabbit Warstler Slides Into Third Base

The Bees Rabbit Warstler beats the throw to third base in the first game of a Thursday doubleheader won…

Posted on: March 10, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
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Braves Field, Boston, MA, October 6, 1948 – Game One Of World Series, Indians vs Braves

The Indians Dale Mitchell squares away to bunt against Braves ace Johnny Sain in the first game of the 1948…

Posted on: February 19, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
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