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The Thrill of Victory…and the Agony of Defeat, Part One
Forgotten Stars / Historic Events / Memorable World Series Moments / World Series June 16, 2021June 16, 2021

The Thrill of Victory…and the Agony of Defeat, Part One

There’s nothing better in the great game of baseball than being a World Series hero – even if it’s only for a day!…

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Back Into the Dead Ball Era We Go! 1917 World Series: Heine Zimmerman Chases Speedy Eddie Collins Across Home Plate!
Chicago White Sox / Dead Ball Era / Memorable World Series Moments / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants May 2, 2020May 4, 2020

Back Into the Dead Ball Era We Go! 1917 World Series: Heine Zimmerman Chases Speedy Eddie Collins Across Home Plate!

“Who the hell was I supposed to throw to, Bill Klem?” –Heine Zimmerman, commenting on one of the most controversial plays in World Series history…

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The 1912 World Series: Fred Snodgrass and the “$30,000 Muff!”
Boston Red Sox / Dead Ball Era / Memorable World Series Moments / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Player Spotlights / World Series October 22, 2019November 3, 2019

The 1912 World Series: Fred Snodgrass and the “$30,000 Muff!”

“I never lost that World Series. I never took the blame for losing any World Series.” –Fred Snodgrass…

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Let’s Revisit the 1941 World Series!
Brooklyn Dodgers / Memorable World Series Moments / New York Yankees / World Series October 19, 2019October 20, 2019

Let’s Revisit the 1941 World Series!

Errors and miscues are always magnified in the World Series, and they can last forever, tarnishing the reputation of even the best players…

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Mickey Owen the “Goat” of the 1941 World Series
Brooklyn Dodgers / Joe DiMaggio / Memorable World Series Moments / World Series November 1, 2017October 19, 2019

Mickey Owen the “Goat” of the 1941 World Series

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The Classic 1926 World Series: Was “Old Pete” Alexander Sleeping Off A Hangover In The Bullpen?
Charles Conlon Collection / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / Memorable World Series Moments / New York Yankees / St. Louis Cardinals / World Series October 18, 2017October 18, 2017

The Classic 1926 World Series: Was “Old Pete” Alexander Sleeping Off A Hangover In The Bullpen?

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Enos Slaughter’s “Mad Dash” Wins The 1946 World Series As Johnny Pesky Holds The Ball!
Boston Red Sox / Memorable World Series Moments / St. Louis Cardinals / World Series October 15, 2017February 18, 2019

Enos Slaughter’s “Mad Dash” Wins The 1946 World Series As Johnny Pesky Holds The Ball!

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Fred Snodgrass and the ‘$30,000 Muff” in the 1912 World Series
Dead Ball Era / Memorable World Series Moments / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Player Spotlights / World Series September 29, 2017September 30, 2017

Fred Snodgrass and the ‘$30,000 Muff” in the 1912 World Series

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Mickey Owen the “Goat” of the 1941 World Series…But He’s Not the Only One to Suffer!
Brooklyn Dodgers / Memorable World Series Moments / New York Yankees / World Series November 28, 2016November 30, 2016

Mickey Owen the “Goat” of the 1941 World Series…But He’s Not the Only One to Suffer!

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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”
Brooklyn Dodgers / Historic Events / Jackie Robinson / Memorable World Series Moments / Player Passings / Player Spotlights November 23, 2016

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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We’re Contacted by Relatives of the Pitcher-Catcher Battery Mates from the First World Series, 1903!
Ball Parks / Boston Red Sox / Dead Ball Era / Historic Events / Memorable World Series Moments / Pittsburgh Pirates / Player Spotlights / Team Photos / We're Contacted by Relative/Acquaintance of a Former Player! / World Series November 23, 2016September 19, 2017

We’re Contacted by Relatives of the Pitcher-Catcher Battery Mates from the First World Series, 1903!

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“The Greatest Dead Ball Era Pitcher Most Baseball Fans Don’t Know – Deacon Phillippe!”
Boston Red Sox / Dead Ball Era / Memorable World Series Moments / Pittsburgh Pirates / Player Spotlights / World Series November 19, 2016July 12, 2020

“The Greatest Dead Ball Era Pitcher Most Baseball Fans Don’t Know – Deacon Phillippe!”

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The Cubs Win the 2016 World Series!
Chicago Cubs / Cleveland Indians / Historic Events / Memorable World Series Moments / World Series November 3, 2016November 6, 2016

The Cubs Win the 2016 World Series!

The Cubs Win the 2016 World Series! Well…it finally happened. The Cubs won the World […]

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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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1964 World Series: Baseball’s Version of “Musical Chairs!” Johnny Keane Gets Yogi’s Job!
Memorable World Series Moments / New York Yankees / St. Louis Cardinals / World Series October 17, 2016October 3, 2020

1964 World Series: Baseball’s Version of “Musical Chairs!” Johnny Keane Gets Yogi’s Job!

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Heinie Zimmerman Chases Eddie Collins Across the Plate in the 1917 World Series!
Chicago White Sox / Dead Ball Era / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Memorable World Series Moments / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / World Series October 16, 2016December 4, 2016

Heinie Zimmerman Chases Eddie Collins Across the Plate in the 1917 World Series!

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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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There Are Errors…AND THEN THERE ARE ERRORS!  Hank Gowdy and the 1924 World Series
Memorable World Series Moments / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Walter Johnson / Washington Nationals/Senators / World Series October 10, 2016December 23, 2021

There Are Errors…AND THEN THERE ARE ERRORS! Hank Gowdy and the 1924 World Series

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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 5, 1947 – Dodgers Al Gionfriddo robs Yankees Joe DiMaggio in Game Six action
Brooklyn Dodgers / Memorable World Series Moments / New York Yankees / World Series September 30, 2016October 12, 2016

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 5, 1947 – Dodgers Al Gionfriddo robs Yankees Joe DiMaggio in Game Six action

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Casey Stengel’s Inside-the-Park Home Run Wins Game One of the 1923 World Series!
Casey Stengel / Hall of Fame / Memorable World Series Moments / New York Yankees / World Series February 12, 2016December 28, 2016

Casey Stengel’s Inside-the-Park Home Run Wins Game One of the 1923 World Series!

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