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Another Edition of:  “From the Lighter Side!”
From the Lighter Side / Odds and Ends November 6, 2018November 6, 2018

Another Edition of: “From the Lighter Side!”

Recent Posts Subscribe to Baseball History Comes Alive! to receive new posts automatically  “Baseball and Kids” Photo […]

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We Say a Sad Good-Bye to the Great Hall-of-Famer Willie McCovey
Hall of Fame / Player Passings November 3, 2018June 24, 2021

We Say a Sad Good-Bye to the Great Hall-of-Famer Willie McCovey

Recent Posts Subscribe to Baseball History Comes Alive! to receive new posts automatically  Willie McCovey Photo Gallery […]

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“Let’s Remember the 1955 World Series!” Subtitle: “Never Try To Get a Baseball Fan To Think Rationally!”
Brooklyn Dodgers / World Series October 30, 2018March 5, 2019

“Let’s Remember the 1955 World Series!” Subtitle: “Never Try To Get a Baseball Fan To Think Rationally!”

Recent Posts Subscribe to Baseball History Comes Alive! to receive new posts automatically  1955 World Series Photo […]

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Congratulations to the Red Sox and to the Entire Red Sox Nation!
Boston Red Sox / Team Photos / World Series October 30, 2018October 30, 2018

Congratulations to the Red Sox and to the Entire Red Sox Nation!

Recent Posts Subscribe to Baseball History Comes Alive! to receive new posts automatically  “Red Sox Championship Years” […]

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“The Greatest Game Ever Pitched”: Don Larsen’s Perfect Game
Baseball Rarities / Brooklyn Dodgers / Historic Events / New York Yankees / Perfect Games / World Series October 27, 2018August 17, 2020

“The Greatest Game Ever Pitched”: Don Larsen’s Perfect Game

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The Historic 2018 Playoffs Give Us More Fun With Baseball Cycles!
Baseball Rarities / Fun With Baseball Cycles October 27, 2018May 12, 2022

The Historic 2018 Playoffs Give Us More Fun With Baseball Cycles!

Recent Posts Subscribe to Baseball History Comes Alive! to receive new posts automatically  “Fun With Baseball Cycles!” […]

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We’re Contacted by Relative of Former Major Leaguer, “Sad” Sam Jones!
Player Spotlights / We're Contacted by Relative/Acquaintance of a Former Player! October 24, 2018October 24, 2018

We’re Contacted by Relative of Former Major Leaguer, “Sad” Sam Jones!

Recent Posts Subscribe to Baseball History Comes Alive! to receive new posts automatically  Photo Gallery Click on […]

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Congratulations to the Red Sox and Dodgers! Not the First Time These Two Teams Met in the World Series!
Babe Ruth / Boston Red Sox / Brooklyn Dodgers / World Series October 22, 2018October 23, 2018

Congratulations to the Red Sox and Dodgers! Not the First Time These Two Teams Met in the World Series!

Recent Posts Subscribe to Baseball History Comes Alive! to receive new posts automatically  1916 World Series Photo […]

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The Amazing Whitey Ford and World Series Ticket Collections of Chris Williamson!
New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Odds and Ends / World Series October 21, 2018October 22, 2018

The Amazing Whitey Ford and World Series Ticket Collections of Chris Williamson!

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Spotlight on the World Series: The 1957 Classic!
Milwaukee Braves / New York Yankees / World Series October 20, 2018October 21, 2018

Spotlight on the World Series: The 1957 Classic!

Recent Posts Subscribe to Baseball History Comes Alive! to receive new posts automatically  1957 World Series Photo […]

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We’re Contacted by Son of Former Major Leaguer, Don McMahon!
Milwaukee Braves / Player Spotlights / We're Contacted by Relative/Acquaintance of a Former Player! October 17, 2018January 29, 2023

We’re Contacted by Son of Former Major Leaguer, Don McMahon!

Recent Posts Subscribe to Baseball History Comes Alive! to receive new posts automatically  Don McMahon and the […]

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The Longest Extra Inning Game in Baseball History!
Boston Braves / Brooklyn Dodgers / Historic Events October 14, 2018October 15, 2018

The Longest Extra Inning Game in Baseball History!

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The Quickest Game In Baseball History: Polo Grounds, September 28, 1919
Ball Parks / Hall of Fame / Historic Events / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Philadelphia Phillies October 13, 2018October 14, 2018

The Quickest Game In Baseball History: Polo Grounds, September 28, 1919

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Sometimes Minor Trades Can Have Major Consequences!  The Dodgers Sign Sanford Braun! (Who??)
Hall of Fame / Player Spotlights October 9, 2018October 9, 2018

Sometimes Minor Trades Can Have Major Consequences! The Dodgers Sign Sanford Braun! (Who??)

Recent Posts Subscribe to Baseball History Comes Alive! to receive new posts automatically Sandy Koufax Photo […]

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The Infamous “Billy Goat Curse” Is Put On the Cubs, 73 Years Ago Today!
From the Lighter Side October 6, 2018October 7, 2018

The Infamous “Billy Goat Curse” Is Put On the Cubs, 73 Years Ago Today!

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Great Photo of Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby!
Jackie Robinson October 2, 2018October 2, 2018

Great Photo of Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby!

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Black Sox Ringleader Arnold “Chick” Gandil Tells His Story!
Black Sox Scandal Essays / Don Stokes' Colorizations September 29, 2018February 10, 2019

Black Sox Ringleader Arnold “Chick” Gandil Tells His Story!

Recent Posts Subscribe to Baseball History Comes Alive! to receive new posts automatically Chick Gandil and […]

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Another Edition of Baseball Odds and Ends: Talk About a “Bad Day at the Office!”
Brooklyn Dodgers / Hall of Fame / It'll Never Happen Again / Odds and Ends / Player Spotlights September 24, 2018September 25, 2018

Another Edition of Baseball Odds and Ends: Talk About a “Bad Day at the Office!”

Recent Posts Subscribe to Baseball History Comes Alive! to receive new posts automatically Burleigh Grimes Photo […]

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Spotlight on the Hall of Fame:  An Often-Overlooked Hall-of-Famer, “Sunny Jim” Bottomley
Charles Conlon Collection / Hall of Fame / Historic Events / MVPs / Player Spotlights / We're Contacted by Relative/Acquaintance of a Former Player! September 22, 2018September 23, 2018

Spotlight on the Hall of Fame: An Often-Overlooked Hall-of-Famer, “Sunny Jim” Bottomley

Recent Posts Subscribe to Baseball History Comes Alive! to receive new posts automatically Jim Bottomley Photo […]

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The Great Cub Double Play Combination, “Tinker to Evers to Chance.” But What About Harry Steinfeldt??
Chicago Cubs September 13, 2018September 14, 2018

The Great Cub Double Play Combination, “Tinker to Evers to Chance.” But What About Harry Steinfeldt??

Recent Posts Subscribe to Baseball History Comes Alive! to receive new posts automatically “Fabled Cub Infielders” […]

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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, April 18, 1929 – The Yankees, the Red Sox and Opening Day at the Stadium
Babe Ruth September 10, 2018September 11, 2018

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, April 18, 1929 – The Yankees, the Red Sox and Opening Day at the Stadium

Recent Posts They had just won their third consecutive World Championship six months earlier. They […]

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It’s Time For a Quiz!  Let’s Have Some Fun With Baseball Trivia: MVP Awards!
Don Stokes' Colorizations / Ernie Banks / Jimmie Foxx / MVPs / Time for a Quiz! September 7, 2018January 19, 2019

It’s Time For a Quiz! Let’s Have Some Fun With Baseball Trivia: MVP Awards!

Recent Posts Subscribe to Baseball History Comes Alive! to receive new posts automatically “Consecutive MVP Award […]

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Does Gil Hodges Belong in the Hall of Fame? Let’s Take a Good Look!
Brooklyn Dodgers / Gil Hodges for the Hall of Fame / Hall of Fame / Los Angeles Dodgers September 3, 2018December 6, 2021

Does Gil Hodges Belong in the Hall of Fame? Let’s Take a Good Look!

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Let’s Remember Gil Hodges!
Brooklyn Dodgers / Does He Belong in the Hall of Fame? / Gil Hodges for the Hall of Fame / Los Angeles Dodgers / Player Spotlights September 1, 2018October 29, 2019

Let’s Remember Gil Hodges!

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A Bitter Stan Williams Recalls His Role In “The Worst Inning In Dodger History,” October 3, 1962!
Los Angeles Dodgers / World Series August 27, 2018April 10, 2022

A Bitter Stan Williams Recalls His Role In “The Worst Inning In Dodger History,” October 3, 1962!

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“Rapid Robert” Feller’s Remarkable First Major League Start, August 23, 1936!
Cleveland Indians / Hall of Fame / Historic Events August 24, 2018August 23, 2025

“Rapid Robert” Feller’s Remarkable First Major League Start, August 23, 1936!

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Sunday Was “Dizzy Dean Day” At Busch Stadium…And Grand-Nephew Mark Dean Tells Us About It!
St. Louis Cardinals / We're Contacted by Relative/Acquaintance of a Former Player! August 21, 2018August 22, 2018

Sunday Was “Dizzy Dean Day” At Busch Stadium…And Grand-Nephew Mark Dean Tells Us About It!

Recent Posts   Subscribe to Baseball History Comes Alive! to receive new posts automatically Dizzy and […]

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Another Edition of Baseball’s Forgotten Stars:  Sammy Byrd, The Greatest Baseball Golfer Ever!
Forgotten Stars / Player Spotlights August 18, 2018August 19, 2018

Another Edition of Baseball’s Forgotten Stars: Sammy Byrd, The Greatest Baseball Golfer Ever!

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Cub Rookie David Bote Hits “Shot Heard ‘Round the (Cub) World” With Ultimate Grand Slam!
Historic Events August 15, 2018April 16, 2023

Cub Rookie David Bote Hits “Shot Heard ‘Round the (Cub) World” With Ultimate Grand Slam!

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1932-’35 Pittsburgh Crawfords: One of the Greatest Teams Ever!
Negro Leagues / Satchel Paige August 14, 2018August 14, 2018

1932-’35 Pittsburgh Crawfords: One of the Greatest Teams Ever!

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Here is something different and unique for today – the initial plans for a new St Louis Cardinals ballpark drawn up in 1949!
Ball Parks / St. Louis Cardinals August 7, 2018August 7, 2018

Here is something different and unique for today – the initial plans for a new St Louis Cardinals ballpark drawn up in 1949!

Recent Posts At the time, the Cardinals had been renting the use of Sportsman Park […]

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The Day Bill Dickey Slugged the Senators’ Carl Reynolds, Breaking His Jaw!
Hall of Fame / New York Yankees / Odds and Ends August 6, 2018August 8, 2018

The Day Bill Dickey Slugged the Senators’ Carl Reynolds, Breaking His Jaw!

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The Great Satchel Paige Makes His First Major League Start 70 Years Ago This Week!
Hall of Fame / Negro Leagues / Satchel Paige August 4, 2018March 6, 2020

The Great Satchel Paige Makes His First Major League Start 70 Years Ago This Week!

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Another Edition of “Baseball’s Forgotten Stars!”  Let’s shine the spotlight on Bill “Swish” Nicholson!
Chicago Cubs / Forgotten Stars / Player Spotlights / World Series July 31, 2018July 31, 2018

Another Edition of “Baseball’s Forgotten Stars!” Let’s shine the spotlight on Bill “Swish” Nicholson!

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We’re Contacted by a Donora, PA Neighbor of Stan Musial!
Hall of Fame / St. Louis Cardinals / Stan Musial July 29, 2018August 1, 2018

We’re Contacted by a Donora, PA Neighbor of Stan Musial!

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An Amazing Stat from the Hall-of-Fame Career of the Great Stan Musial!
Don Stokes' Colorizations / MVPs / St. Louis Cardinals / Stan Musial July 28, 2018July 29, 2018

An Amazing Stat from the Hall-of-Fame Career of the Great Stan Musial!

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Oh Boy!…Do I Have a Film Clip For You! It’s Opening Day at Yankee Stadium, 1931!
Babe Ruth / New York Yankees / Opening Day July 21, 2018April 18, 2020

Oh Boy!…Do I Have a Film Clip For You! It’s Opening Day at Yankee Stadium, 1931!

Recent Posts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNe9OM43EZs&feature=share Subscribe to Baseball History Comes Alive! to receive new posts automatically Vintage 1930’s […]

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Let’s Revisit the Classic 1941 All-Star Game!
All-Star Games / Ted Williams July 21, 2018July 22, 2018

Let’s Revisit the Classic 1941 All-Star Game!

Recent Posts Subscribe to Baseball History Comes Alive! to receive new posts automatically Ted Williams and […]

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A Look Back At The First All-Star Game, July 6, 1933
All-Star Games / Historic Events July 17, 2018November 21, 2022

A Look Back At The First All-Star Game, July 6, 1933

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“DiMaggio Stars In the 1943 All-Star Game!”  And no…I’m not talking about Joe!
Joe DiMaggio / Odds and Ends July 13, 2018July 14, 2018

“DiMaggio Stars In the 1943 All-Star Game!” And no…I’m not talking about Joe!

Recent Posts Subscribe to Baseball History Comes Alive! to receive new posts automatically Vince DiMaggio Photo […]

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