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Happy Birthday Smoky Joe Wood!
Boston Red Sox / Don Stokes' Colorizations / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / World Series October 26, 2016

Happy Birthday Smoky Joe Wood!

  Smoky Joe Wood and the 1912 World Series Photo Gallery Click on any photo […]

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Shibe Park, Philadelphia, PA, October 4, 1950 – Jim Konstanty’s first pitch to the Yankees Phil Rizzuto in the 1950 World Series
New York Yankees / Philadelphia Phillies / World Series October 25, 2016October 26, 2016

Shibe Park, Philadelphia, PA, October 4, 1950 – Jim Konstanty’s first pitch to the Yankees Phil Rizzuto in the 1950 World Series

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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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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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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?

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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

1924 World Series Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full […]

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A Baseball Family Legacy Passes From Generation to Generation!
Boston Red Sox / St. Louis Cardinals / World Series October 8, 2016December 4, 2018

A Baseball Family Legacy Passes From Generation to Generation!

1946 Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size and […]

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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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Baseball’s Version of: “The Thrill of Victory”…and “The Agony of Defeat!”
Brooklyn Dodgers / Historic Events / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Thrill of Victory / World Series October 4, 2016September 17, 2023

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 […]

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“The Sheer Thrill of World Series Victory!”
New York Yankees / Thrill of Victory / World Series October 1, 2016October 2, 2016

“The Sheer Thrill of World Series Victory!”

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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

  Before Willie Mays “the Catch”, there was another well known World Series grab that […]

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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, September 29, 1954 – “The Catch” by Willie Mays
Cleveland Indians / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Player Spotlights / Willie Mays / World Series September 29, 2016September 29, 2016

Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, September 29, 1954 – “The Catch” by Willie Mays

  One of the most iconic moments in baseball history beautifully colorized by John Turney […]

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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

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Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, October 3, 1956 – First pitch of the 1956 World Series delivered by Brooklyn Dodgers Sal Maglie
Brooklyn Dodgers / New York Yankees / World Series September 13, 2016October 12, 2016

Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, October 3, 1956 – First pitch of the 1956 World Series delivered by Brooklyn Dodgers Sal Maglie

The Brooklyn Dodgers ace Sal Maglie delivers the first pitch of the 1956 World Series […]

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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, October 2, 1951 – Game Two of the memorable playoff series between the NY Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers
Ball Parks / Brooklyn Dodgers / Jackie Robinson / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / World Series September 12, 2016September 12, 2016

Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, October 2, 1951 – Game Two of the memorable playoff series between the NY Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers

Aerial photo of Game Two of the memorable 1951 Playoff Series between the Brooklyn Dodgers […]

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Braves Field, Boston, MA, October 7, 1948 – Game 2 World Series action between Cleveland Indians and Braves
Cleveland Indians / World Series September 8, 2016September 9, 2016

Braves Field, Boston, MA, October 7, 1948 – Game 2 World Series action between Cleveland Indians and Braves

In Game 2 of the World Series, the Boston Braves’ Bob Elliott hits into a […]

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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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1924 World Series Champion Senators Visit the White House!
New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Walter Johnson / World Series September 5, 2016September 5, 2016

1924 World Series Champion Senators Visit the White House!

1924 World Series Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full […]

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Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, October 2, 1955 – Yogi held to a single in Game Five action of World Series
Ball Parks / Brooklyn Dodgers / World Series August 29, 2016August 31, 2016

Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, October 2, 1955 – Yogi held to a single in Game Five action of World Series

  In the top of the fourth inning in Game Five of the 1955 World […]

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Cleveland Municipal Stadium, Cleveland, OH, June 23, 1940 – Ted Williams knocked out in outfield collision
Boston Red Sox / Ted Williams / World Series August 22, 2016August 22, 2016

Cleveland Municipal Stadium, Cleveland, OH, June 23, 1940 – Ted Williams knocked out in outfield collision

Red Sox great Ted Williams is attended to after getting knocked out colliding with teammate […]

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1935 World Series: Tigers vs. Cubs!
Chicago Cubs / Detroit Tigers / Hall of Fame / World Series August 22, 2016August 27, 2016

1935 World Series: Tigers vs. Cubs!

1935 World Series Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full […]

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Photo Tribute to Kid Gleason. Let’s Set the Record Straight!
19th Century / Black Sox Scandal Essays / Charles Conlon Collection / Chicago White Sox / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Philadelphia Athletics / World Series August 9, 2016August 9, 2016

Photo Tribute to Kid Gleason. Let’s Set the Record Straight!

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Lennox Hill Hospital, Manhattan, NY, October 6, 1951 – Rookie Mickey Mantle watches his Yankees play after hurting knee in World Series play
Hall of Fame / Mickey Mantle / World Series August 8, 2016August 9, 2016

Lennox Hill Hospital, Manhattan, NY, October 6, 1951 – Rookie Mickey Mantle watches his Yankees play after hurting knee in World Series play

  After injuring his knee in the second game of the World Series against the […]

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1906 “Hitless Wonders” Start 19-Game Winning Streak!
Chicago Cubs / Chicago White Sox / Dead Ball Era / World Series August 5, 2016August 4, 2020

1906 “Hitless Wonders” Start 19-Game Winning Streak!

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Walter Johnson Debuts 109 Years Ago Today!
Charles Conlon Collection / Dead Ball Era / Greatest Individual Seasons of All TIme / Ty Cobb / Walter Johnson / World Series August 2, 2016

Walter Johnson Debuts 109 Years Ago Today!

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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 9, 1926 – Cardinals strike first blood in Game Six of World Series
New York Yankees / St. Louis Cardinals / World Series August 1, 2016October 12, 2016

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 9, 1926 – Cardinals strike first blood in Game Six of World Series

  Facing elimination in game six of the 1926 World Series, the St Louis Cardinals […]

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1955 World Series
Brooklyn Dodgers / Jackie Robinson / New York Yankees / Team Photos / Thrill of Victory / World Series July 29, 2016November 4, 2022

1955 World Series

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1969 Miracle New York Mets
Historic Events / World Series July 27, 2016

1969 Miracle New York Mets

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1926 World Series
New York Yankees / St. Louis Cardinals / Team Photos / World Series July 25, 2016October 11, 2019

1926 World Series

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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 1, 1961 – Roger Maris takes curtain call after breaking Ruth’s home run record
Historic Events / New York Yankees / World Series July 20, 2016July 20, 2016

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 […]

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Spotlight on the World Series: White Sox vs. Giants, 1917
Chicago White Sox / Historic Events / World Series July 20, 2016January 15, 2017

Spotlight on the World Series: White Sox vs. Giants, 1917

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1948 World Series: “Spahn and Sain and Pray For Rain!”
Boston Braves / Cleveland Indians / Hall of Fame / World Series July 15, 2016July 15, 2017

1948 World Series: “Spahn and Sain and Pray For Rain!”

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A Real Baseball Oddity: The Unassisted Triple Play
Baseball Rarities / Baseball Trivia / Brooklyn Dodgers / Cleveland Indians / Dead Ball Era / Historic Events / Triple Plays / World Series July 6, 2016September 12, 2021

A Real Baseball Oddity: The Unassisted Triple Play

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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, October 14, 1911 – World Series action with Christy Mathewson pitching
Dead Ball Era / Hall of Fame / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Philadelphia Athletics / World Series June 22, 2016June 23, 2016

Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, October 14, 1911 – World Series action with Christy Mathewson pitching

The NY Giants great Christy Mathewson rears back to let go of a hard one […]

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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 6, 1937 – Yankees and Giants in World Series action Game One
New York Yankees / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / World Series June 16, 2016October 22, 2016

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 6, 1937 – Yankees and Giants in World Series action Game One

  60,000 plus are on hand as two of New York’s teams, the Giants and […]

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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, October 7, 1924 – NY Giants and Washington Senators in World Series action
Ball Parks / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Washington Nationals/Senators / World Series June 15, 2016November 26, 2016

Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, October 7, 1924 – NY Giants and Washington Senators in World Series action

The Giants Ross Youngs slides safely into second base after advancing on a High Pockets […]

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Comiskey Park, Chicago, 1959 – World Series action takes place between LA Dodgers and Chicago White Sox
Ball Parks / Chicago White Sox / Los Angeles Dodgers / World Series June 15, 2016October 29, 2019

Comiskey Park, Chicago, 1959 – World Series action takes place between LA Dodgers and Chicago White Sox

Here is a wonderful aerial view of Comiskey Park during the 1959 World Series between […]

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The Classic 1960 World Series
Hall of Fame / New York Yankees / Pittsburgh Pirates / World Series June 7, 2016June 8, 2016

The Classic 1960 World Series

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