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Jackie Robinson in Cuba, 1947
Brooklyn Dodgers / Hall of Fame / Historic Events / Jackie Robinson August 21, 2016November 13, 2019

Jackie Robinson in Cuba, 1947

Recent Posts Jackie Robinson Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see Jackie Robinson […]

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Baseball  Players and Their Furry Friends!
From the Lighter Side / Odds and Ends August 20, 2016May 26, 2018

Baseball Players and Their Furry Friends!

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Babe Ruth and Kids, 1935
Babe Ruth / Hall of Fame / New York Yankees August 19, 2016August 20, 2016

Babe Ruth and Kids, 1935

Recent Posts Babe Ruth with Kids Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see […]

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George Wood (1880-1892) – “Dandy” Wood was outfielder with strong arm and good arm
19th Century August 18, 2016August 18, 2016

George Wood (1880-1892) – “Dandy” Wood was outfielder with strong arm and good arm

Recent Posts “Dandy” Wood, as he was known in some circles, played for six teams […]

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The Tragic Death of Ray Chapman
Babe Ruth / Cleveland Indians / Dead Ball Era / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Historic Events / New York Yankees / Player Passings August 17, 2016August 24, 2016

The Tragic Death of Ray Chapman

Recent Posts Ray Chapman Photo Gallery Click on any image below to start Photo Gallery: […]

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HOFer Max Carey: One of the Greatest Base Stealers of All Time!
Hall of Fame / Pittsburgh Pirates August 14, 2016June 23, 2024

HOFer Max Carey: One of the Greatest Base Stealers of All Time!

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Buck O’Neil “The Soul of Baseball” – Featured Negro League piece by Kyle McNary
Negro Leagues August 12, 2016August 14, 2016

Buck O’Neil “The Soul of Baseball” – Featured Negro League piece by Kyle McNary

Recent Posts While speaking to a group of children about the Negro Leagues, a young […]

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1899 St Louis Perfectos (84-67, Finished 5th in National League) – Cy Young bottom left first row
19th Century / Baseball Origins August 12, 2016August 14, 2016

1899 St Louis Perfectos (84-67, Finished 5th in National League) – Cy Young bottom left first row

Recent Posts Despite a very respectable win-loss record, it barley got the Perfectos into the […]

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The Greatest Switch Hitter of All-TIme: Mickey Mantle!
Hall of Fame / Mickey Mantle / New York Yankees August 12, 2016August 12, 2016

The Greatest Switch Hitter of All-TIme: Mickey Mantle!

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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, May 3, 1936 – phenom Joe DiMaggio in his first at-bat in Majors
Hall of Fame / Joe DiMaggio / New York Yankees August 10, 2016August 14, 2016

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, May 3, 1936 – phenom Joe DiMaggio in his first at-bat in Majors

Recent Posts   The West Coast phenom Joe DiMaggio gets up for his first at-bat […]

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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

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

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War Bond Game, August 26, 1943
All-Star Games / Babe Ruth / Historic Events / Honus Wagner August 7, 2016March 12, 2018

War Bond Game, August 26, 1943

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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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South Side Park, Chicago, IL, August 14, 1904 – 30,000 see White Sox and Boston Americans battle
Ball Parks / Chicago White Sox August 5, 2016August 7, 2016

South Side Park, Chicago, IL, August 14, 1904 – 30,000 see White Sox and Boston Americans battle

Recent Posts   Thanks to three singles, a double and a sacrifice hit the visiting […]

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Satchel Paige Makes His First Major League Start 68 Years Ago Today!
Negro Leagues / Satchel Paige August 3, 2016August 31, 2016

Satchel Paige Makes His First Major League Start 68 Years Ago Today!

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Sportsman Park, St Louis, MO, ca 1950 – The wear and tear of two teams in one ballpark shows
Ball Parks / St. Louis Cardinals August 2, 2016October 12, 2016

Sportsman Park, St Louis, MO, ca 1950 – The wear and tear of two teams in one ballpark shows

Recent Posts   For 33 years Sportsman Park was home to two Major League teams […]

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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

Recent Posts   Facing elimination in game six of the 1926 World Series, the St […]

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Great Photo of Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby!
Chicago Cubs / Hall of Fame / Jackie Robinson / Negro Leagues July 31, 2016February 3, 2024

Great Photo of Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby!

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Featured Piece by Author Ronald T. Waldo – 17-year-old Mel Ott makes his MLB debut
Hall of Fame / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants July 30, 2016October 12, 2016

Featured Piece by Author Ronald T. Waldo – 17-year-old Mel Ott makes his MLB debut

Recent Posts Just a few brief moments today from the land of the Giants, regarding […]

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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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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, April 18, 1923 – Ruth homers in first game at Yankee Stadium
Babe Ruth / Historic Events / New York Yankees / Opening Day / Willie Mays July 29, 2016July 29, 2016

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, April 18, 1923 – Ruth homers in first game at Yankee Stadium

Recent Posts No better way for “The House That Ruth Built” to be christen in […]

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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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1887 Umpire Indicator with 5 balls and 4 strikes
19th Century / Odds and Ends July 26, 2016July 26, 2016

1887 Umpire Indicator with 5 balls and 4 strikes

Recent Posts Four strikes and you’re out!! Well, back in the year 1887 that might […]

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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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Clint Hartung and “The Shot Heard ‘Round the World!”
Babe Ruth / Historic Events / Jackie Robinson / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / We're Contacted by Relative/Acquaintance of a Former Player! July 24, 2016April 23, 2023

Clint Hartung and “The Shot Heard ‘Round the World!”

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Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, NJ – Home part time to the Brooklyn Dodgers
Ball Parks / Brooklyn Dodgers July 23, 2016July 24, 2016

Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, NJ – Home part time to the Brooklyn Dodgers

Recent Posts This waterfront ballpark with a capacity of 24,000 was built in 1937 to […]

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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

Recent Posts Roger Maris takes a curtain call after hitting his historic 61st home run […]

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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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Shibe Park, Philadelphia, PA, April, 29, 1947 – Pirates new slugger Hank Greenberg hits home run in 6-2 win
Hall of Fame / Pittsburgh Pirates July 19, 2016July 20, 2016

Shibe Park, Philadelphia, PA, April, 29, 1947 – Pirates new slugger Hank Greenberg hits home run in 6-2 win

Recent Posts The Pirates newly acquired slugger 36-year-old Hank Greenberg watches his third home run […]

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Negro League featured piece by Kyle McNary – Smokey Joe Williams
Hall of Fame / Negro Leagues July 18, 2016July 20, 2016

Negro League featured piece by Kyle McNary – Smokey Joe Williams

Recent Posts Before Satchel Paige there was Smokey Joe Williams. The right-handed throwing Williams, also […]

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Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, May 4, 1933 – Honus Wagner Day for a beloved legend
Hall of Fame / Pittsburgh Pirates July 18, 2016July 20, 2016

Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, May 4, 1933 – Honus Wagner Day for a beloved legend

Recent Posts On Honus Wagner Day the Flying Dutchman tips his hat in appreciation as […]

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Andy Coakley Field, Manhattan, NY, May 17, 1939 – Princeton at Columbia, first sporting event broadcast on TV
Historic Events July 16, 2016October 22, 2016

Andy Coakley Field, Manhattan, NY, May 17, 1939 – Princeton at Columbia, first sporting event broadcast on TV

Recent Posts Last week we brought you the first ever televised MLB game that took […]

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Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game streak Comes to An End!
Greatest Individual Seasons of All TIme / Hall of Fame / Historic Events / Joe DiMaggio / New York Yankees July 16, 2016July 16, 2016

Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game streak Comes to An End!

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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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The Often-Overlooked Vince DiMaggio
All-Star Games / Charles Conlon Collection / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Joe DiMaggio / New York Yankees July 13, 2016December 21, 2021

The Often-Overlooked Vince DiMaggio

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Babe Ruth as a Boston Brave, 1935: A Miserable Year
Babe Ruth / Boston Braves / Hall of Fame / New York Yankees July 12, 2016October 20, 2022

Babe Ruth as a Boston Brave, 1935: A Miserable Year

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Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, August 26, 1939 – First MLB game broadcast on TV between Reds & Dodgers
Ball Parks / Brooklyn Dodgers / Historic Events July 11, 2016August 21, 2016

Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, August 26, 1939 – First MLB game broadcast on TV between Reds & Dodgers

Recent Posts One of the two cameras, or “electric eye” as it was called sometimes, […]

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Salute to Larry Doby
Brooklyn Dodgers / Chicago White Sox / Cleveland Indians / Hall of Fame / Historic Events / Jackie Robinson / Negro Leagues July 10, 2016August 21, 2016

Salute to Larry Doby

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