Baseball History Unpacked - June 17
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. Today’s feature had his hitting suit on in 1971. — www.bleedcubbieblue.com
The BleedCubbieBlue.com crew goes all out to share some top moments on baseball for June 16 including:
1971 - Don Kessinger of the Chicago Cubs goes 6 for 6, with five singles and a double vs. Cards.
Baseball History Unpacked - June 13
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. This was one of the best Cubs trades ever. — www.bleedcubbieblue.com
The BleedCubbieBlue.com crew goes all out to share some top moments on baseball for June 13 including:
1994 - Ryne Sandberg of the Chicago Cubs gives up $16 million in salary by announcing his retirement at the age of 34.
Baseball History Unpacked - June 7
The BleedCubbieBlue.com crew goes all out to share some top moments on baseball for June 7 including:
1906 - The Chicago Cubs, now in first place again, score 11 runs in the first inning off Christy Mathewson and Joe McGinnity en route to a humiliating 19-0 defeat of the New York Giants.
1910 - In his major league debut, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Eddie Stack stops the Chicago Cubs, 1-0 on three hits.
1906 - The Chicago Cubs, now in first place again, score 11 runs in the first inning off Christy Mathewson and Joe McGinnity en route to a humiliating 19-0 defeat of the New York Giants.
1910 - In his major league debut, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Eddie Stack stops the Chicago Cubs, 1-0 on three hits.
Baseball History Unpacked - June 19
The BleedCubbieBlue.com folks give us these items of June 19 relevance:
-1900 - In a great pitching duel, Clark Griffith of the Chicago Orphans and Rube Waddell of the Pittsburgh Pirates match shutouts during 13 innings.
-1913 - Wilbur Good hits the first pinch-hit home run in Chicago Cubs history, off Grover Alexander.
-1900 - In a great pitching duel, Clark Griffith of the Chicago Orphans and Rube Waddell of the Pittsburgh Pirates match shutouts during 13 innings.
-1913 - Wilbur Good hits the first pinch-hit home run in Chicago Cubs history, off Grover Alexander.
This Day in Baseball April 26
The website ThisDayInBaseball.com chronicles some fantastic items that took place on April 26 featuring stars like: Addie Joss, Ty Cobb, Jack McCarthy, Lou Gehrig, Pete Gray, Hary Feldman, Art Houtteman, Bob Turley, Cal Neeman, Willard Schmidt, Don Bessent, Bob Bruce, Lenny Randle, Steve Carlton, Metrodome, Kevin Mitchell, Keith Hernandez, Rico Borgna, Vince Coleman, Eric Karros, Rich Ankiel, Jim Edmonds, Fernando Tatis, Ryne Sandberg, Vladimir Guerrero, Kevin Malone, Tori Hunter, and more. MLB April 26
This Day in Baseball April 25
The gang at This Day in Baseball do not disappoint as they share items from April 25 that include historic gems about: Chicago White Stockings, Jack Chesbro, Babe Ruth, Ken Williams, Dick Bartell, Ben Chapman, Russ Van Atta, Cliff Melton, Larry Doby, Roberto Clemente, Harry Chiti, Gene Conley, Joe Morgan, Jim Lefebvre, Jack Hiatt, Willie Stargell, Andy Messersmith, Ken Boyer,Dwight Gooden, Billy Beane, Randy Johnson, and more. MLB April 25
This Day In Baseball May 7
The This Day In Baseball website crew provides some incredible baseball event history for the date of May 7. Players such as Joe Morgan, Willie Davis, Wes Parker, Herb Score, Hank Greenberg, Lloyd Waner, Pee Wee Reese, and more. MLB May 7
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The website This Day In Baseball This Day In Baseball presents events from May 6. MLB May 6
June 3, 1932 - A day like no other in baseball history
I wonder if there’s ever been a day quite like June 3, 1932 when not one…not two…but three historic events occurred – two within the same game!... — www.baseballhistorycomesalive.com
The Baseball History Comes Alive website carries a plethora of June 3 events like:
1932 - Tony Lazzeri Hits for the Natural Cycle.
1932 - Lou Gehrig Hits Four Home Runs.
1932 - John McGraw Retires
Baseball History on May 14 from Baseball Almanac
Baseball history on May 14, including every baseball player who was born on May 14, died on May 14, made their debut on May 14, and ended their big league career on May 14, by Baseball Almanac. — www.baseball-almanac.com
Baseball Almanac gives us the Baseball History of May 14.
May 14 1886 - Charles Comiskey, player-manager of the Browns, prevents a double play by running full tilt into Reds second baseman Bid McPhee, enabling the Browns to win 2-1. The Cincinnati fans are irate, but the American Association umpire allows the play.
May 14, 1950 - Pittsburgh first baseman Johnny Hopp hit two home runs and four singles in six at-bats, leading the Pirates to a 16-9 victory over the Cubs in the second game of a doubleheader at Chicago.
There are more stories too about Pat Borders, Ron Shoop, Joey Cora, Rip Coleman, Mark Dalesandro, Bill Hoffman, Willie Mays, and more mentioned.
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