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Tribute to Ralph Branca: January 26, 1926-November 23, 2016. Let’s Remember him for more than “The Shot Heard Round the World”

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Posted on: November 23, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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We’re Contacted by Relatives of the Pitcher-Catcher Battery Mates from the First World Series, 1903!

1903 World Series Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size and to start Photo…

Posted on: November 23, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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The Cubs Win the 2016 World Series!

The Cubs Win the 2016 World Series! Well…it finally happened. The Cubs won the World Series, and Cub fans like…

Posted on: November 3, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League

“Look like ladies and play like men” So went the marching orders to the women who made up the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.

Posted on: October 13, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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Baseball’s Version of: “The Thrill of Victory”…and “The Agony of Defeat!”

“The Thrill of Victory”…and “The Agony of Defeat!” Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full…

Posted on: October 4, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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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
By: Ron Bolton
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A Tribute to Vin Scully On His Final Broadcast, October 2, 2016!

Vin Scully Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size and to start Photo Gallery:…

Posted on: October 2, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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Ted Williams’ Dramatic Final At-Bat, September 28, 1960!

Ted Williams Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size and to start Photo Gallery:…

Posted on: September 28, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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Ed Reulbach’s Unique Feat!

Ed Reulbach and 1908 Chicago Cubs Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size and…

Posted on: September 27, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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Let’s Hear It For The Latin Players!

Latin Ball Players Photo Gallery Click On Any Photo Below To Start The Photo Gallery: Let’s Hear It For The…

Posted on: September 23, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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The Curse of Chico Ruiz: The Phillies Blow the 1964 Pennant!

The Curse of Chico Ruiz: The Phillies Blow the 1964 Pennant! “The steal of home plate by Chico Ruiz…

Posted on: September 21, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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Ernie Banks Debuts 63 Years Ago Today!

Ernie Banks Debuts 63 Years Ago Today! As Cub fans celebrate the team clinching the Central Division title, it's a…

Posted on: September 17, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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The Three Alou Brothers Make History: All Three In The Same Outfield!

The Alou Brothers Photo Gallery Click on any Photo to Start Gallery: The Three Alou Brothers Make History: All Three…

Posted on: September 16, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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1966 Hall-of-Fame Game!

1966 Hall of Fame Game Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size and to…

Posted on: September 14, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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The First Edition Of… It’ll never happen again!

Grover Cleveland "Pete" Alexander Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size and to start…

Posted on: September 3, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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Jackie Robinson in Cuba, 1947

Jackie Robinson Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see Jackie Robinson photos in full size and to start…

Posted on: August 21, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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The Tragic Death of Ray Chapman

Ray Chapman Photo Gallery Click on any image below to start Photo Gallery: Baseball's Darkest Day: The Tragic Death of…

Posted on: August 17, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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War Bond Game, August 26, 1943

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Posted on: August 7, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, April 18, 1923 – Ruth homers in first game at Yankee Stadium

No better way for "The House That Ruth Built" to be christen in it's first ballgame than by a home…

Posted on: July 29, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
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1969 Miracle New York Mets

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Posted on: July 27, 2016
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Clint Hartung and “The Shot Heard ‘Round the World!”

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Posted on: July 24, 2016
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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 1, 1961 – Roger Maris takes curtain call after breaking Ruth’s home run record

Roger Maris takes a curtain call after hitting his historic 61st home run breaking Babe Ruth's single-season record of 60…

Posted on: July 20, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
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Spotlight on the World Series: White Sox vs. Giants, 1917

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Posted on: July 20, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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Andy Coakley Field, Manhattan, NY, May 17, 1939 – Princeton at Columbia, first sporting event broadcast on TV

Last week we brought you the first ever televised MLB game that took place at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn. Well,…

Posted on: July 16, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
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Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game streak Comes to An End!

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Posted on: July 16, 2016
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Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, August 26, 1939 – First MLB game broadcast on TV between Reds & Dodgers

One of the two cameras, or "electric eye" as it was called sometimes, is positioned by the visitors dugout for…

Posted on: July 11, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
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Salute to Larry Doby

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Posted on: July 10, 2016
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Braves Field, Boston, MA, April 21, 1935 – The Braves Babe Ruth hits his 710th HR in 8-1 loss to Dodgers

The Braves Babe Ruth hits his second home run of the season and his 710th of his illustrious career…

Posted on: July 7, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
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A Real Baseball Oddity: The Unassisted Triple Play

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Posted on: July 6, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, July 10, 1934 – Carl Hubbell shines in the All-Star game striking out 5 AL hitters in a row

The second annual All-Star game between the American and National Leagues takes place in New York City. Carl Hubbell…

Posted on: July 5, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
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Baseball’s Gettysburg Address, 77 Years Ago Today

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Posted on: July 4, 2016
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Ted Williams Hits 500th Home Run 56 Years Ago Today!

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Posted on: June 17, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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Johnny Vander Meer’s Consecutive No-Hitters

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Posted on: June 12, 2016
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Joe Nuxhall: The Youngest Player in Major League HIstory

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Posted on: June 11, 2016
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Final testing of lights before the Polo Grounds first night game on May 24, 1940

Boxes are laid out over the field as final tests on lighting goes on before the New York Giants…

Posted on: June 1, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
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Harvey Haddix’s Near-Perfect Game!

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Posted on: May 27, 2016
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Astrodome, Houston, TX, April 9, 1965 – First pitch in domed stadium ever delivered to Mickey Mantle

The first pitch ever inside a dome stadium is delivered by Astros pitcher Turk Farrell to Yankees legend Mickey…

Posted on: May 5, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
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Jarry Park, Montreal, Quebec, April 14, 1969 – Historic day as first MLB game played outside USA

So much history happening here in this one photo, not only is this the first MLB game ever…

Posted on: April 30, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
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The Giants Say Good-Bye to the Polo Grounds

"Giants Say Goodbye to the Historic Polo Grounds" Click on any image below to start Photo Gallery: The New…

Posted on: April 27, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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Last Game At Ebbets Field

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Posted on: April 25, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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