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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

We’re Contacted by the Son of Milwaukee Braves Outstanding Catcher, Del Crandall!

“He was a wonderful role model for our close-knit family. He set an example of how to live a good life." Bill Crandall, speaking of his dad, Del Crandall...

Posted on: March 20, 2022
By: Gary Livacari
With: 18 Comments

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

Posted on: January 23, 2022
By: Gary Livacari
With: 11 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

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

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...

Posted on: February 5, 2020
By: Gary Livacari
With: 0 Comments

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.

Posted on: April 9, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
With: 2 Comments

Spotlight on the World Series: The 1957 Classic!

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Posted on: October 20, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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We’re Contacted by Son of Former Major Leaguer, Don McMahon!

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Posted on: October 17, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
With: 5 Comments

The Anniversary of One of Greatest Pitching Duels Ever! Spahn vs. Marichal, July 2, 1963

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Posted on: July 3, 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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A Birthday Tribute to “Hammerin’ Hank” Aaron

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Posted on: February 8, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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Let’s Shine the Spotlight on “Mr. Baseball”: Bob Uecker!

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Posted on: April 29, 2017
By: Gary Livacari
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Baseball’s Forgotten Stars: Let’s Remember “Handy Andy” Pafko!

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Posted on: April 18, 2017
By: Gary Livacari
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Birthday Salute to Hank Aaron, February 5, 1934

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Posted on: February 5, 2017
By: Gary Livacari
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