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George Anderson (Who?)  Is Traded to the Phillies, December 23, 1958! Did Anybody Notice??
Cincinnati Reds / Detroit Tigers / Hall of Fame / Philadelphia Phillies December 23, 2016December 23, 2016

George Anderson (Who?) Is Traded to the Phillies, December 23, 1958! Did Anybody Notice??

Sparky Anderson Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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Guest Post by Kevin Trusty: A Perfect Game, Perfected? The Addie Joss-“Big Ed” Walsh Pitching Duel!
Chicago White Sox / Cleveland Indians / Guest Posts / Hall of Fame / Historic Events / Perfect Games / Player Spotlights December 20, 2016February 19, 2019

Guest Post by Kevin Trusty: A Perfect Game, Perfected? The Addie Joss-“Big Ed” Walsh Pitching Duel!

Addie Joss Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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Birthday Tribute to Ty Cobb: His Great Season of 1911
Detroit Tigers / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Greatest Individual Seasons of All TIme / Hall of Fame / Player Spotlights December 18, 2016December 18, 2016

Birthday Tribute to Ty Cobb: His Great Season of 1911

Ty Cobb Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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Spotlight on the Hall of Fame: The Often-Overlooked “Sunny Jim” Bottomley
Hall of Fame / Lopsided trades / St. Louis Cardinals December 17, 2016December 21, 2016

Spotlight on the Hall of Fame: The Often-Overlooked “Sunny Jim” Bottomley

Jim Bottomley Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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Sometimes Minor Trades Can Have Major Consequences: The Dodgers Sign Sanford Braun (Who??)
Hall of Fame / Los Angeles Dodgers / World Series December 14, 2016October 29, 2019

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

Sandy Koufax Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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“The Most Lopsided Trades in Baseball History”: Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown Goes to the Cubs!
Chicago Cubs / Hall of Fame / Lopsided trades December 12, 2016December 13, 2016

“The Most Lopsided Trades in Baseball History”: Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown Goes to the Cubs!

Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in […]

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A Belated Birthday Tribute to The “Overshadowed” Hall-of-Famer,Tony Lazzeri!
Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / New York Yankees December 7, 2016December 7, 2016

A Belated Birthday Tribute to The “Overshadowed” Hall-of-Famer,Tony Lazzeri!

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Guest Post by Kevin Trusty: “Mathewson’s Monumental Marvel!”
Dead Ball Era / Guest Posts / Hall of Fame / Historic Events / John McGraw / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Philadelphia Athletics / World Series December 4, 2016February 19, 2019

Guest Post by Kevin Trusty: “Mathewson’s Monumental Marvel!”

Christy Mathewson and the 1905 World Series Photo Gallery Click on any image below to […]

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Tribute to Frank Robinson, the 1956 Rookie of the Year!
Greatest Individual Seasons of All TIme / Hall of Fame / MVPs / Player Spotlights December 1, 2016February 7, 2019

Tribute to Frank Robinson, the 1956 Rookie of the Year!

Frank Robinson Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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The Great 1912 New York Giants
Charles Conlon Collection / Dead Ball Era / Hall of Fame / John McGraw / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Team Photos / World Series November 30, 2016December 3, 2016

The Great 1912 New York Giants

1912 New York Giants Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in […]

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The Sad Demise of Hack Wilson
Chicago Cubs / Hall of Fame / Player Spotlights November 27, 2016December 26, 2020

The Sad Demise of Hack Wilson

Hack Wilson Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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Two Old Baseball Warriors: John McGraw and Honus Wagner
Dead Ball Era / Hall of Fame / Honus Wagner / John McGraw November 26, 2016December 3, 2016

Two Old Baseball Warriors: John McGraw and Honus Wagner

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Happy Birthday to the Great Stan “The Man” Musial!
Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / MVPs / Player Spotlights / St. Louis Cardinals / Stan Musial November 21, 2016November 22, 2016

Happy Birthday to the Great Stan “The Man” Musial!

Stan Musial Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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1937 MVP and Triple Crown Winner, Joe “Ducky” Medwick!
Hall of Fame / MVPs / St. Louis Cardinals / World Series November 18, 2016November 18, 2016

1937 MVP and Triple Crown Winner, Joe “Ducky” Medwick!

Joe Medwick Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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Roberto Clemente, MVP 1966
Hall of Fame / MVPs / Pittsburgh Pirates / Roberto Clemente November 16, 2016November 16, 2016

Roberto Clemente, MVP 1966

Roberto Clemente Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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The 1967 MVP and Triple Crown Winner, Carl Yastrzemski!
Boston Red Sox / Greatest Individual Seasons of All TIme / Hall of Fame / MVPs / Player Spotlights / World Series November 15, 2016November 16, 2016

The 1967 MVP and Triple Crown Winner, Carl Yastrzemski!

Carl Yastrzemski Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size and […]

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A Tribute to the 1957 MVP: “Hammerin’ Hank” Aaron
Hall of Fame / Hank Aaron / MVPs / Player Spotlights November 14, 2016November 16, 2016

A Tribute to the 1957 MVP: “Hammerin’ Hank” Aaron

Hank Aaron Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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Spotlight on the Hall Of Fame: “Boy Wonder” Bucky Harris
Hall of Fame / Washington Nationals/Senators November 13, 2016November 13, 2016

Spotlight on the Hall Of Fame: “Boy Wonder” Bucky Harris

“Boy Wonder” Bucky Harris Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in […]

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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, May 29,1955 – Jackie Robinson is greeted by teammates after hitting home run
Brooklyn Dodgers / Hall of Fame / Jackie Robinson / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants November 10, 2016November 11, 2016

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 […]

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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, July 5, 1963- The Mets Duke Snider is up at bat against the Pirates
Ball Parks / Hall of Fame / Pittsburgh Pirates November 7, 2016November 26, 2016

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 […]

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“Double X” Jimmie Foxx Receives Third MVP Award!
Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / Jimmie Foxx / Philadelphia Athletics November 2, 2016February 2, 2018

“Double X” Jimmie Foxx Receives Third MVP Award!

Jimmie Foxx Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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Talk About a Dilemma! Who Would Lou Boudreau Cheer For In The 2016 World Series??
Chicago Cubs / Cleveland Indians / Hall of Fame / World Series October 28, 2016October 28, 2016

Talk About a Dilemma! Who Would Lou Boudreau Cheer For In The 2016 World Series??

Lou Boudreau Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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Spotlight on Frank “Home Run” Baker and the 1911 World Series!
Charles Conlon Collection / Hall of Fame / Memorable World Series Moments / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Philadelphia Athletics / We're Contacted by Relative/Acquaintance of a Former Player! / World Series October 24, 2016February 26, 2023

Spotlight on Frank “Home Run” Baker and the 1911 World Series!

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“Tony-O” For The Hall-of-Fame?
All-Star Games / Does He Belong in the Hall of Fame? / Hall of Fame October 21, 2016October 23, 2016

“Tony-O” For The Hall-of-Fame?

Tony Oliva Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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One Of The Most Lopsided Trades Ever: The White Sox Obtain Nellie Fox!
Brooklyn Dodgers / Chicago White Sox / Hall of Fame / Lopsided trades / World Series October 19, 2016October 23, 2016

One Of The Most Lopsided Trades Ever: The White Sox Obtain Nellie Fox!

Nellie Fox and 1959 World Series Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see […]

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Let’s Help Right An Historic Wrong! Should Ernie Lombardi Still Be Considered The “Goat” Of The 1939 World Series?
Hall of Fame / Memorable World Series Moments / New York Yankees / World Series October 12, 2016October 23, 2017

Let’s Help Right An Historic Wrong! Should Ernie Lombardi Still Be Considered The “Goat” Of The 1939 World Series?

Ernie Lombardi Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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Spotlight on the World Series:  The Often-Overlooked 1950 Fall Classic!
Hall of Fame / New York Yankees / Philadelphia Phillies / World Series October 7, 2016

Spotlight on the World Series: The Often-Overlooked 1950 Fall Classic!

1950 World Series Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full […]

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“I’d like to thank God for making me a Yankee!”
Boston Red Sox / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / Joe DiMaggio / New York Yankees / Odds and Ends October 2, 2016October 2, 2016

“I’d like to thank God for making me a Yankee!”

Joe DiMaggio Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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Ted Williams’ Dramatic Final At-Bat, September 28, 1960!
Boston Red Sox / Charles Conlon Collection / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Greatest Individual Seasons of All TIme / Hall of Fame / Historic Events / Ted Williams September 28, 2016January 7, 2018

Ted Williams’ Dramatic Final At-Bat, September 28, 1960!

Ted Williams  Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 1, 1933 -Yankees Babe Ruth pitches complete game win against Boston Red Sox
Babe Ruth / Boston Red Sox / Hall of Fame / New York Yankees September 27, 2016September 28, 2016

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 […]

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1915 Red Sox Pitching Staff with Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth / Boston Red Sox / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / Philadelphia Phillies / World Series September 25, 2016September 25, 2016

1915 Red Sox Pitching Staff with Babe Ruth

1915 Red Sox  Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full […]

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One of the Most Lopsided Trades Ever: The Dodgers Steal Billy Herman From the Cubs…and Win the 1941 Pennant!
Brooklyn Dodgers / Chicago Cubs / Hall of Fame / Lopsided trades September 19, 2016September 19, 2016

One of the Most Lopsided Trades Ever: The Dodgers Steal Billy Herman From the Cubs…and Win the 1941 Pennant!

Billy Herman Photo Gallery Click On Any Image Below To Start Photo Gallery:  One of […]

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Ernie Banks Debuts 63 Years Ago Today!
Charles Conlon Collection / Chicago Cubs / Ernie Banks / Hall of Fame / Historic Events September 17, 2016September 17, 2016

Ernie Banks Debuts 63 Years Ago Today!

Ernie Banks Debuts 63 Years Ago Today! As Cub fans celebrate the team clinching the […]

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The Day Stan Musial Became a Granddad! September 10, 1963
Hall of Fame / Odds and Ends / St. Louis Cardinals / Stan Musial September 11, 2016October 12, 2016

The Day Stan Musial Became a Granddad! September 10, 1963

Stan Musial Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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The Red Sox’ “Golden Outfield,” 1910-1915
Boston Red Sox / Hall of Fame September 9, 2016September 9, 2016

The Red Sox’ “Golden Outfield,” 1910-1915

The Golden Outfield Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full […]

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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 4, 1961 – Whitey Ford delivers first pitch of 1961 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds
Brooklyn Dodgers / Hall of Fame / New York Yankees / World Series September 6, 2016October 12, 2016

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 […]

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The First Edition Of…  It’ll never happen again!
Hall of Fame / Historic Events / It'll Never Happen Again / Odds and Ends September 3, 2016September 3, 2016

The First Edition Of… It’ll never happen again!

Grover Cleveland “Pete” Alexander Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in […]

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John McGraw: The Early Years
19th Century / Hall of Fame / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Team Photos September 2, 2016September 2, 2016

John McGraw: The Early Years

John McGraw Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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A Significant Date For Both Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker!
Boston Red Sox / Charles Conlon Collection / Detroit Tigers / Hall of Fame / Ty Cobb August 30, 2016August 31, 2016

A Significant Date For Both Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker!

Ty Cobb – Tris Speaker Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos […]

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A Unique Record for Roberto Clemente!
Hall of Fame / Pittsburgh Pirates / Roberto Clemente August 24, 2016March 16, 2022

A Unique Record for Roberto Clemente!

Roberto Clemente Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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