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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
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Spotlight on Frank “Home Run” Baker and the 1911 World Series!
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NFL in Ballpark Series – Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, December 17, 1933- First ever NFL Championship game takes place between Bears and NY Giants
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“Tony-O” For The Hall-of-Fame?
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Cleveland, Ohio, March 14, 1931 – Construction is well underway on Cleveland Municipal Stadium
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Birthday Tribute to the Great Mickey Mantle!
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Cleveland Municipal Stadium, Cleveland, OH, April, 26, 1947 – Indians owner Bill Veeck shortens dimensions of outfield walls
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One Of The Most Lopsided Trades Ever: The White Sox Obtain Nellie Fox!
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Palace of the Fans, Cincinnati, OH, 1902 – This majestic looking ballpark was home to the Reds for just nine years
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1964 World Series: Baseball’s Version of “Musical Chairs!” Johnny Keane Gets Yogi’s Job!
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NFL in Ballparks Series – Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, December 29, 1963 – Bears defeat Giants 14-10 in NFL Championship
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Heinie Zimmerman Chases Eddie Collins Across the Plate in the 1917 World Series!
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The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
“Look like ladies and play like men”
So went the marching orders to the women who made up the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
Let’s Help Right An Historic Wrong! Should Ernie Lombardi Still Be Considered The “Goat” Of The 1939 World Series?
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Kansas City Municipal Stadium (1923-1976) – Second home to the Athletics, also home to Negro League Monarchs
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Wrigley Field, Chicago,IL, May 26, 1935 – Action in Cubs 8-3 win over Brooklyn Dodgers
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West Side Park, Chicago, Illinois, 1908 – Chicago Cubs home 1885 through 1915
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There Are Errors…AND THEN THERE ARE ERRORS! Hank Gowdy and the 1924 World Series
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A Baseball Family Legacy Passes From Generation to Generation!
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Spotlight on the World Series: The Often-Overlooked 1950 Fall Classic!
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Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, PA (1887-1938) – Home to the Philadelphia Phillies for 51-plus years
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Fenway Park, Boston, MA, October, 12, 1914 – Crowd awaits Game Three between Braves and Athletics
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Baseball’s Version of: “The Thrill of Victory”…and “The Agony of Defeat!”
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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, October 3, 1951 – 65 years ago today Bobby Thomson hits the “Shot Heard ‘Round the World”
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A Tribute to Vin Scully On His Final Broadcast, October 2, 2016!
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“I’d like to thank God for making me a Yankee!”
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NFL in Ballpark Series -Detroit, MI, October 16, 1938 – The first ever Lions game at Briggs Stadium (Tiger Stadium)
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“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
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Does He Belong in the Hall of Fame? The Case for Dick Allen
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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, September 29, 1954 – “The Catch” by Willie Mays
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Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, September 27, 1938 – Cubs Dizzy Dean is comforted after being pulled from crucial pennant race game
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Ted Williams’ Dramatic Final At-Bat, September 28, 1960!
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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 1, 1933 -Yankees Babe Ruth pitches complete game win against Boston Red Sox
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Ed Reulbach’s Unique Feat!
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1915 Red Sox Pitching Staff with Babe Ruth
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Let’s Hear It For The Latin Players!
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The Curse of Chico Ruiz: The Phillies Blow the 1964 Pennant!
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Exposition Park, Pittsburgh, PA, 1905 – Site of the first World Series
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