Moonlight Graham
W.P. Kinsella’s character Moonlight Graham seems fictional, but he more closely resembles the real person he is based on than any of the characters in the classic film Field of Dreams.
Non-HOF Players Quirky
Non-HOF Players
Stories that center around players not in the Hall of Fame.
Non-HOF Players Quirky
Fiddler Basinski
When concert violinist Edward Basinski made his big league debut as an infielder, he had never before played professionally or even with a high school or college team!
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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Non-HOF Players
Mike Donlin
Mike Dolin truly had Hall of Fame talent, but it was curtailed by alcohol, wild habits, and his love of the stage.
Non-HOF Players Quirky
Red Murray: Lightning Strikes Twice?
The story behind the legend that Red Murray made two different catches in the outfield as lightning struck, and the second time was knocked out by the bolt.
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Non-HOF Players Quirky
Ray Caldwell’s Electrifying Moment
They say Ray Caldwell was shocked into a strong finish in 1919, either by a unique contract … or a lightning bolt.
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Non-HOF Players
What Happened to Fernando Valenzuela?
Fernando Valenzuela was an All-star every year in his first six seasons and arguably the best pitcher in the majors. Why did he have a losing record the rest of this career and never ever again an All-Star?
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Non-HOF Players
Valenzuela Becomes a Star
Fernando Valenzuela was already a good pitching prospect, but when he learned the screwball, that propelled him to legendary stardom.
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Non-HOF Players Quirky
Gabby Glenn
Gabby Glenn had a fascinating, funny, and memorable career while starting just 188 games in his eight seasons in the majors.
Non-HOF Players
The First Japanese Major Leaguer
Masanori Murikama became the first Japanese player to play in the American Major Leagues in 1964.
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