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Yesterday was the anniversary of a significant day in baseball history, but it’s safe to say nobody knew it at the time. Seventy-two years ago yesterday, March 14, 1954, a promising 20-year-old from Mobile, Alabama – fresh from the Negro Leagues – started his first game in a Braves’ uniform, filling in for Bobby Thomson, who had broken his ankle the day before…
Umpire Chris Pelekoudas Denies Hammerin’ Hank Aaron an Apparent Home Run!
Even though they play a pivotal role in the game, umpires don’t get a lot of positive attention. And if you asked them, they like it that way. When they’re doing a good job, no one notices them. If their name comes up, it means they’ve either blown a call or they’re involved in a controversial call, even if they got it right!…
Let’s Recall Hank Greenberg’s Incredible 1937 Season!
“Home run hitters drive Cadillacs; singles hitters drive Fords.” By Hank Greenberg’s definition of a home run slugger we can be sure that he was driving a Cadillac!…
Let’s Recall Hank Aaron’s First Major League Home Run!
This week marked the seventieth anniversary of “promising rookie” Hank Aaron hitting the first of his 755 home runs. Hank’s solo round tripper came on April 23, 1954, at Busch Stadium…
New Book by Pete Aman: Fielders’ Choice – Life Lessons from Baseball
One of our readers, Pete Aman, has just released a new book, Fielders’ Choice – Life Lessons from Baseball…
Will There Ever Be Another Player Like Hammerin’ Hank?
“The pitcher has got only a ball. I’ve got a bat. So, the percentage in weapons is in my favor and I let the fellow with the ball do the fretting.” -Hank Aaron
Hank Aaron, RIP
The baseball world was again saddened with today’s news that one of the greatest ballplayers of all time, Hall-of-Famer Hank Aaron (February 5, 1934- January 22, 2021) has passed away…
Our Annual Birthday Tribute to “Hammerin’ Hank” Aaron
We can’t let the day go by without our annual birthday salute to the great Hank Aaron. He was born 86 years ago today…
Major League Baseball Arrives in Milwaukee!
Sixty-five years ago this week, on Opening Day, April 13, 1953, the former Boston Braves, now the Milwaukee Braves, won their first game representing the city of Milwaukee with a three-hit, 2-0 shutout of the Reds at Crosley Field.
Major League Baseball Arrives in Milwaukee!
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A Birthday Tribute to “Hammerin’ Hank” Aaron
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A “Promising Young Rookie” Named Hank Aaron Fills in for Bobby Thomson!
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Birthday Salute to Hank Aaron, February 5, 1934
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A Tribute to the 1957 MVP: “Hammerin’ Hank” Aaron
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How’s That For An Outfield?
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Muhammad Ali, RIP
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1959 All-Star Game #2
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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, May 19, 1956 – Hank Aaron chases down a Willie Mays triple
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1959 All-Star Game Forbes Field
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Birthday Tribute to Hank Aaron, Born February 5, 1934
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