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Baseball History Unpacked - June 14
The BleedCubbieBlue.com crew goes all out to share some top moments on baseball for June including:
1870 - At the Capitoline Grounds in Brooklyn, the Cincinnati Red Stockings see their 130-game consecutive winning streak (81 official games and 49 exhibitions) come to an end.
1979 - The Giants lose to the Cubs 8-6, but Willie McCovey hits his 513th career home run.
1870 - At the Capitoline Grounds in Brooklyn, the Cincinnati Red Stockings see their 130-game consecutive winning streak (81 official games and 49 exhibitions) come to an end.
1979 - The Giants lose to the Cubs 8-6, but Willie McCovey hits his 513th career home run.
Baseball History Unpacked - June 10
The BleedCubbieBlue.com crew goes all out to share some top moments on baseball for June 10 including:
1944 - Six weeks shy of his 16th birthday, Joe Nuxhall becomes the youngest person to play in a major league contest in this century.
2013 - Javier Baez of the Daytona Cubs (Florida State League) hits four home runs in a 9-6 win over the Fort Myers Miracle.
1944 - Six weeks shy of his 16th birthday, Joe Nuxhall becomes the youngest person to play in a major league contest in this century.
2013 - Javier Baez of the Daytona Cubs (Florida State League) hits four home runs in a 9-6 win over the Fort Myers Miracle.
Baseball History Unpacked - June 9
The BleedCubbieBlue.com crew goes all out to share some top moments on baseball for June 9 including:
1932 - Hack Wilson avenges with a first-inning grand slam.
1961 - Ryne Duren sets an American League record with seven straight strikeouts.
2010 - Derek Lee’s 300th HR.
1932 - Hack Wilson avenges with a first-inning grand slam.
1961 - Ryne Duren sets an American League record with seven straight strikeouts.
2010 - Derek Lee’s 300th HR.
Baseball History Unpacked - June 15
The BleedCubbieBlue.com crew goes all out to share some top moments on baseball for June 15 including:
1938 - The first night game played in New York City.
1938 - The first night game played in New York City.
Baseball History Unpacked - June 8
The BleedCubbieBlue.com crew goes all out to share some top moments on baseball for June including:
1934 - The Reds become the first team to travel in an airplane.
2001 - Carlos Lee hits a two-out walk-off grand slam to give the Sox a dramatic victory over the Cubs, 7 - 3.
1934 - The Reds become the first team to travel in an airplane.
2001 - Carlos Lee hits a two-out walk-off grand slam to give the Sox a dramatic victory over the Cubs, 7 - 3.
Baseball History Unpacked - May 27
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. The anniversary of when Javy stole first base... — www.bleedcubbieblue.com
BleedCubbieBlue.com on SB nation sends word for May 27 that:
1904 - Dan McGann of the New York Giants collects five stolen bases in one game against the Brooklyn Superbas
1960 - Baltimore Orioles catcher Clint Courtney uses an oversized mitt in an effort to handle the pitches of knuckleballer Hoyt Wilhelm.
There is more info shared too about Ehren Wassermann, Jamey Carroll, David Dellucci dashes for home and beats Paul Konerko, Toby Hall, Grady Sizemore, Willson Contreras, Javier Baez, and more.
June 19 Baseball History
The Starting Nine column provides this June 19 tidbit:
1942- New York Yankee centerfielder Joe DiMaggio strikes out three times in one game. It was the first and only such occurrence in his 13-year career.
1942- New York Yankee centerfielder Joe DiMaggio strikes out three times in one game. It was the first and only such occurrence in his 13-year career.
On This Day in Baseball May 29, 1989
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Mike Schmidt announces his retirement. Despite his announcement fans will still vote him in as the NL starting third basemen. He was selected to 12 All-St… — thestartingnine.wordpress.com
The Starting Nine Blogs provides a moment from baseball history on May 29, 1989 -Mike Schmidt announcing retirement.
On This Day in Baseball May 26, 1993
Cleveland Indians infielder Carlos Martinez hits a home run thanks Texas Rangers right fielder Jose Canseco. Canseco miss plays the fly ball on the warning track and the ball never hits his … — thestartingnine.wordpress.com
The StartingNine.com Blog shares that it was on this day in 1993 where Outfieler Jose Canseco misplayed a ball hit by Cleveland Indians infielder Carlos Martinez. The ball bounced off of Conseco noggin while he was tracking it on the warning track, and then went over the fence for a HR.
The DiMaggio Brothers
More than 350 sets of brothers have played in the major leagues, but the only three brothers to have been All-Stars are the DiMaggio’s, with a total of 18 selections... — www.baseballhistorycomesalive.com
An article that looks at the MLB careers of Joe DiMaggio and those of his siblings Dom DiMaggio and Vince DiMaggio
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February 10 Jersey Numbers
Lets see what team sport athletes made history on February 10. Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 34 - 23 - 25 - 19 February 10, 1920 - Major League Baseball o...
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A 1933 Northern Ireland Womens Hockey Team
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February 9 Jersey Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. February 9 is no exception. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 29 - 2 - 7 - 24 February 9, 1916 - Baseball's National League voted and subsequently sh...
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February 8 Jersey Numbers
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