Solving the Boudreau-Doby Mystery
Why did player-manager Lou Boudreau manage Larry Doby in such an odd fashion in 1947? It wasn’t a matter of “race,” it was … well, read and find out.
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Stories that center around a Hall of Fame player or the Hall of Fame itself.
Hall of Fame Negro Leagues
The Photo
A baseball photo in 1948 may have decided a Presidential election and advanced the evolution of our nation.
Hall of Fame Negro Leagues
Pioneer Larry Doby
Story about the pioneering career of the too often forgotten Hall of Famer Larry Doby.
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Charles “Chief” Bender’s Comeback season of 1917
Charles “Chief” Bender came back in 1917 to have a marvelous season after being released in the wake of being charged with manslaughter.
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Hall of Fame Non-HOF Players
Hans & Turkey Mike
Honus “Hans” Wagner and “Turkey Mike” Dolin were complete opposites as people, but as players they routinely finished next to each other in the batting race, but always with Hans on top.
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Charles “Chief” Bender Off the Mound
Charles “Chief” Bender was a great all-around athlete who nearly quite the game to become a professional trap shooter.
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Al Kaline and the Promised Land (#6 of 6)
Al Kaline was past his prime after the 1967 season, but even continuing to struggle with injuries, the most rewarding seasons of his life were still in front of him, including reaching the “Promised Land.” This is #6 in a 6-part series. Search under “Kaline” for the other stories.
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Al Kaline: 1961-67 (#5 of 6)
Al Kaline had some of his best stretches of games in the period from 1961 to 1967, but injuries kept them from centering in a single season, including the injury that resulted from what Al called the “dumbest” action of his career. This is #5 in a 6-part series. Search under “Kaline” for the other
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Al Kaline: 1956-1960 (#4 of 6)
Al Kaline is the player who demonstrated the most promise at age 20 and then went on to a long career without having a truly elite superstar season. This examination of his career from 1956-1960 helps explain how that happened, including a freak injury in 1959 when struck by an infield throw. This is #4
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Al Kaline’s 1955 Season (#3 of 6)
In 1955 Al Kaline became the youngest player to finish second in the MVP voting, and he just missed that honor by a single first-place vote. Forgotten is that he could have had a far better season if not for his largely playing through two significant injuries (missed 2 games for the year.) This is
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