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Pages from Baseball’s Past began as one of the longest running pre-game radio shows (26 seasons), and then there was […]
Pages from Baseball’s Past began as one of the longest running pre-game radio shows (26 seasons), and then there was […]
Joe Gordon was one of the best right-handed power-hitters of his era, and did it while playing exceptional defense at
The heroes in the final game of a ballpark include some unexpected players. At the end of the story you
Heroes in Closing Out a Ballpark Read Post »
Since 1970, the final game of a major league ballpark has tended to be a nostalgia party with inflated attendance.
Less than Fond Ballpark Farewells Read Post »
In his first six full seasons Fernando Valenzuela was an All-Star every year and four times finished in the top
What Happened to Valenzuela? Read Post »
Fernando Valenzuela came from a poor farm where his home had no running water and learned to throw a screwball
Valenzuela Becomes a Star Read Post »
Among players with long playing streaks, none played through more injuries than did the Iron Horse, Lou Gehrig. At the
What it Took to be the Iron Horse Read Post »
Why did Lou Gehrig’s managers allow him to play through so many injuries? It was not just a case of
Why They Let the Iron Horse Run Read Post »
William Temple proposed a designated hitter rule way back in 1891 that was narrowly voted down. In 1928 the National
The Path to the Designated Hitter Rule Read Post »
“We are happy the AL got the experimental ruling. We can get a real test of it. If it does
During his six qualifying seasons, Sam Jones was the toughest pitcher to hit in the National League and the best
Sam “Toothpick” Jones Read Post »