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A Year of Futility: The “Amazin’ Mets” First Year, 1962!
Historic Events / Opening Day April 14, 2017April 14, 2017

A Year of Futility: The “Amazin’ Mets” First Year, 1962!

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Comiskey Park, Chicago, IL, August 11, 1939 – Trial run with new lights days before first night game for White Sox
Ball Parks April 12, 2017April 18, 2017

Comiskey Park, Chicago, IL, August 11, 1939 – Trial run with new lights days before first night game for White Sox

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The Joe McCarthy Era Begins in New York, April 13, 1931!
Charles Conlon Collection / Hall of Fame / New York Yankees April 12, 2017April 12, 2017

The Joe McCarthy Era Begins in New York, April 13, 1931!

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The Astrodome Opens, April 9, 1965 – The Indoor Era in Baseball Begins!
Ball Parks / Historic Events April 11, 2017April 22, 2017

The Astrodome Opens, April 9, 1965 – The Indoor Era in Baseball Begins!

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Hilltop Park, Manhattan, NY, April 14, 1908 – Opening Day action between the Philadelphia A’s and NY Highlanders
New York Yankees / Philadelphia Athletics April 10, 2017April 10, 2017

Hilltop Park, Manhattan, NY, April 14, 1908 – Opening Day action between the Philadelphia A’s and NY Highlanders

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Let’s Remember “The Bellyache Heard Round the World!”
Babe Ruth / Don Stokes' Colorizations / New York Yankees April 7, 2017May 18, 2022

Let’s Remember “The Bellyache Heard Round the World!”

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Another Edition of: “The Sheer Thrill of Victory”
Chicago Cubs / Detroit Tigers / Thrill of Victory / World Series April 5, 2017April 5, 2017

Another Edition of: “The Sheer Thrill of Victory”

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Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, April 21,1940 – Chicago’s Dizzy Dean takes loss to his old team the Cardinals in his first start of the year
Chicago Cubs / St. Louis Cardinals April 4, 2017April 5, 2017

Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, April 21,1940 – Chicago’s Dizzy Dean takes loss to his old team the Cardinals in his first start of the year

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Seals Stadium, San Francisco, CA, April 15, 1958 – First ever MLB game and pitch in California as LA Dodgers and Giants square off in season opener
Ball Parks / Los Angeles Dodgers / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants April 3, 2017October 29, 2019

Seals Stadium, San Francisco, CA, April 15, 1958 – First ever MLB game and pitch in California as LA Dodgers and Giants square off in season opener

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From Legends to Little League – the story of Parkhurst Field located in upstate New York
Ball Parks April 3, 2017April 5, 2017

From Legends to Little League – the story of Parkhurst Field located in upstate New York

Recent Posts From Legends to Little League – the story of Parkhurst Field This upstate […]

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We Made It!! Happy Opening Day!!
Don Stokes' Colorizations / Opening Day April 2, 2017April 2, 2017

We Made It!! Happy Opening Day!!

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Another Edition of “Baseball’s Forgotten Stars!”  Let’s Remember Phil Cavarretta!
Chicago Cubs / Forgotten Stars / MVPs / Odds and Ends / Player Spotlights April 1, 2017April 1, 2017

Another Edition of “Baseball’s Forgotten Stars!” Let’s Remember Phil Cavarretta!

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Navin Field, Detroit, MI, October 2, 1935 – Action in Game One of World Series as Tigers look for their first title
Ball Parks / Chicago Cubs / Detroit Tigers / World Series April 1, 2017April 2, 2017

Navin Field, Detroit, MI, October 2, 1935 – Action in Game One of World Series as Tigers look for their first title

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We’re Contacted By  Former Cub Batboy, Greg Carlton!
Chicago Cubs / Odds and Ends / We're Contacted by Relative/Acquaintance of a Former Player! March 30, 2017September 19, 2017

We’re Contacted By Former Cub Batboy, Greg Carlton!

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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, August 14, 1934 – Ruth out at home as Tigers Ray Hayworth applies tag
Babe Ruth / Detroit Tigers March 30, 2017April 1, 2017

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, August 14, 1934 – Ruth out at home as Tigers Ray Hayworth applies tag

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Griffith Stadium, Washington D.C., October 4, 1924 – Action during the first game of the 1924 World Series between the NY Giants and Senators
New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Washington Nationals/Senators / World Series March 29, 2017March 29, 2017

Griffith Stadium, Washington D.C., October 4, 1924 – Action during the first game of the 1924 World Series between the NY Giants and Senators

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What’s Unique About this 1929 Cubs’ Team Photo??
Chicago Cubs / Odds and Ends / Team Photos March 29, 2017August 20, 2019

What’s Unique About this 1929 Cubs’ Team Photo??

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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, May 9, 1926 – Ty Cobb’s two home runs help Tigers down Yanks in a slug fest 14-10
Detroit Tigers / New York Yankees / Ty Cobb March 28, 2017March 30, 2017

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, May 9, 1926 – Ty Cobb’s two home runs help Tigers down Yanks in a slug fest 14-10

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Fourteen-year Feud Between Yogi Berra and George Steinbrenner Finally Comes to An End!
New York Yankees / Odds and Ends March 26, 2017November 10, 2018

Fourteen-year Feud Between Yogi Berra and George Steinbrenner Finally Comes to An End!

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Bennett Park, Detroit, MI, October 11, 1907 – Tigers continue to give in Cubs fits in World Series in winning Game Four
Chicago Cubs / Detroit Tigers / World Series March 24, 2017March 29, 2017

Bennett Park, Detroit, MI, October 11, 1907 – Tigers continue to give in Cubs fits in World Series in winning Game Four

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Let’s Remember Dodgertown!
Ball Parks / Brooklyn Dodgers March 23, 2017March 23, 2017

Let’s Remember Dodgertown!

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Ty Cobb Re-signs with the Tigers for $4,000!
Detroit Tigers / Greatest Individual Seasons of All TIme / Hall of Fame / Ty Cobb March 21, 2017November 29, 2020

Ty Cobb Re-signs with the Tigers for $4,000!

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From The Lighter Side! “How Can You Hit All Those Home runs With Such Scrawny Arms!”
Boston Red Sox / From the Lighter Side / Hall of Fame / Jimmie Foxx / Ted Williams March 19, 2017August 29, 2024

From The Lighter Side! “How Can You Hit All Those Home runs With Such Scrawny Arms!”

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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, 1923 – A personal favorite photo of mine, it was taken just before it opened on April 18th
Ball Parks March 18, 2017March 19, 2017

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, 1923 – A personal favorite photo of mine, it was taken just before it opened on April 18th

Recent Posts   This might be my favorite photo of Yankee Stadium that I haven’t […]

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Joe DiMaggio Makes His First Appearance in a Yankee Uniform!
Hall of Fame / Joe DiMaggio / New York Yankees March 17, 2017March 18, 2017

Joe DiMaggio Makes His First Appearance in a Yankee Uniform!

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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, October 4, 1922 – Yankees slugger Babe Ruth strikes out in his first at-bat of 1922 World Series
Babe Ruth / Ball Parks March 17, 2017March 22, 2017

Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, October 4, 1922 – Yankees slugger Babe Ruth strikes out in his first at-bat of 1922 World Series

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A “Promising Young Rookie” Named Hank Aaron Fills in for Bobby Thomson!
Hall of Fame / Hank Aaron / Player Spotlights March 14, 2017March 16, 2017

A “Promising Young Rookie” Named Hank Aaron Fills in for Bobby Thomson!

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Bennett Park, Detroit, MI, April 15,1911 – White Sox and Tigers play season opener in a heavy snowstorm
Detroit Tigers / Odds and Ends March 14, 2017April 3, 2017

Bennett Park, Detroit, MI, April 15,1911 – White Sox and Tigers play season opener in a heavy snowstorm

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Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, PA, ca 1930s – Its right field wall, not Green Monster, was tallest in MLB history standing at 60 feet
Ball Parks March 14, 2017March 15, 2017

Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, PA, ca 1930s – Its right field wall, not Green Monster, was tallest in MLB history standing at 60 feet

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The Demise of a Great Franchise: The Boston Braves
Ball Parks / Boston Braves March 13, 2017March 13, 2017

The Demise of a Great Franchise: The Boston Braves

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Honus Wagner in the 1940’s
Hall of Fame / Honus Wagner / Pittsburgh Pirates / Player Spotlights March 11, 2017March 12, 2017

Honus Wagner in the 1940’s

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Princeton, NJ, April 11, 1896 – The Princeton nine fall to the NY Giants 11-10 in a exhibition game
New York/ SanFrancisco Giants March 10, 2017March 12, 2017

Princeton, NJ, April 11, 1896 – The Princeton nine fall to the NY Giants 11-10 in a exhibition game

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Spotlight on the Dead Ball Era: Baseball “Lifer,” Pat Moran
Cincinnati Reds / Dead Ball Era / Philadelphia Phillies / Player Spotlights March 9, 2017March 7, 2019

Spotlight on the Dead Ball Era: Baseball “Lifer,” Pat Moran

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Fenway Park, Boston, MA, August 24, 1940 – Ted Williams comes in to pitch two innings in relief in 12-1 loss to Detroit
Boston Red Sox / Detroit Tigers / Ted Williams March 8, 2017March 12, 2017

Fenway Park, Boston, MA, August 24, 1940 – Ted Williams comes in to pitch two innings in relief in 12-1 loss to Detroit

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Tribute to the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League!
AAGPBL / Women in Baseball March 8, 2017January 15, 2019

Tribute to the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League!

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Cleveland, Ohio, November 22, 1930 – Construction is at the beginning stages of Cleveland Municipal Stadium
Ball Parks March 6, 2017March 8, 2017

Cleveland, Ohio, November 22, 1930 – Construction is at the beginning stages of Cleveland Municipal Stadium

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Another Edition of “Lopsided Trades”: Eddie “The Brat” Stanky Traded to the Braves!
Brooklyn Dodgers / Chicago White Sox / Lopsided trades / Player Spotlights March 5, 2017

Another Edition of “Lopsided Trades”: Eddie “The Brat” Stanky Traded to the Braves!

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Baseball’s Forgotten Stars: The Cubs’ Riggs Stephenson
Brace Collection / Chicago Cubs / Does He Belong in the Hall of Fame? / Forgotten Stars / Player Spotlights March 3, 2017March 3, 2021

Baseball’s Forgotten Stars: The Cubs’ Riggs Stephenson

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Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, NJ – Home to Jersey City Giants and where Jackie Robinson made his debut with Montreal Royals
Ball Parks / Jackie Robinson February 28, 2017March 7, 2017

Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, NJ – Home to Jersey City Giants and where Jackie Robinson made his debut with Montreal Royals

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“Salute to the Negro Leagues: The Homestead Grays
Negro Leagues February 25, 2017February 14, 2018

“Salute to the Negro Leagues: The Homestead Grays

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