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Baseball History Unpacked for May 22
BleedCubbieBlue.com unpacks some May 22 MLB events like: 1946 - Cubs SS Lennie Merullo and Dodgers 2B Eddie Stanky.;1962 - Roger Maris gets his 1st intentional Walk in over a year, and many more items.
On This Day May 23 in MLB History
NewsDay.com delivers with a story on 2002 — Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shawn Green drill 4 HRs.
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Minnesota Hockey History for May 17
Catch all of the important moments that occurred in Minnesota Hockey History for May 17.
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.
This Date in NBA History - May 26
Bird’s steal resulted in a game-winning layup by Dennis Johnson, helping the Celtics win a crucial Game 5 at home 107-106. The reigning champions eventually prevailed in seven and advanced to their fourth straight NBA Finals. — www.sportingnews.com
The Sporting News remembers:
1987 - Larry Bird’s iconic steal in Game 5 of the Conference Finals vs. Detroit Pistons
Baseball History Unpacked - June 11
The BleedCubbieBlue.com crew goes all out to share some top moments on baseball for June 11 including:
1904 - After pitching 9.1 innings of no-hit baseball, Cubs’ hurler Bob Wicker settles for a 1-0, twelve inning one-hit victory over the Giants.
1911 - Heinie Zimmerman of the Cubs drives in nine runs to set a team record.
1927 - The Philadelphia Athletics field a team of seven future Hall of Famers in the 9th inning: Ty Cobb (RF), Mickey Cochrane (PH), Eddie Collins (2B), Jimmie Foxx (1B), Lefty Grove (P), Al Simmons (CF) and Zack Wheat (LF).
1904 - After pitching 9.1 innings of no-hit baseball, Cubs’ hurler Bob Wicker settles for a 1-0, twelve inning one-hit victory over the Giants.
1911 - Heinie Zimmerman of the Cubs drives in nine runs to set a team record.
1927 - The Philadelphia Athletics field a team of seven future Hall of Famers in the 9th inning: Ty Cobb (RF), Mickey Cochrane (PH), Eddie Collins (2B), Jimmie Foxx (1B), Lefty Grove (P), Al Simmons (CF) and Zack Wheat (LF).
Baseball History Unpacked - June 16
The BleedCubbieBlue.com crew goes all out to share some top moments on baseball for June 16 including:
1887 - A huge brawl breaks out in the ninth inning of a game between the Browns and Orioles in Baltimore, MD when Curt Welch bowls over Orioles 2B Bill Greenwood in the 9th.
1909 - Jim Thorpe makes his baseball pitching debut for the Rocky Mount Railroaders (Eastern Carolina League).
June 14 Cubs birthdays: Pete O’Brien, Jack Rowan, Fritz Mollwitz, Ken Johnson, Joe Decker, Calvin Schiraldi, Jose Nieves, Kerry Wood.
1887 - A huge brawl breaks out in the ninth inning of a game between the Browns and Orioles in Baltimore, MD when Curt Welch bowls over Orioles 2B Bill Greenwood in the 9th.
1909 - Jim Thorpe makes his baseball pitching debut for the Rocky Mount Railroaders (Eastern Carolina League).
June 14 Cubs birthdays: Pete O’Brien, Jack Rowan, Fritz Mollwitz, Ken Johnson, Joe Decker, Calvin Schiraldi, Jose Nieves, Kerry Wood.
Baseball History Unpacked - June 2
The BleedCubbieBlue.com crew goes all out to share some top moments on baseball for June 2 including:
1891 - Charles ‘Old Hoss’ Radbourn of the Cincinnati Reds wins his career 300th game by beating the Boston Beaneaters at South End Grounds, 10-8.
1935 - Braves outfielder Babe Ruth announces his retirement from baseball.
1957 - Moe Drabowsky sets a National League record for the most hit batsmen in a single game when he plunks four Reds in the Cubs’ 4-3 loss at Crosley Field.
1891 - Charles ‘Old Hoss’ Radbourn of the Cincinnati Reds wins his career 300th game by beating the Boston Beaneaters at South End Grounds, 10-8.
1935 - Braves outfielder Babe Ruth announces his retirement from baseball.
1957 - Moe Drabowsky sets a National League record for the most hit batsmen in a single game when he plunks four Reds in the Cubs’ 4-3 loss at Crosley Field.
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.
May 26 Hockey History
The NHL.com gives credence to hockey history made on May 26 with items like:
1988 - The Edmonton Oilers establish an NHL tradition by winning the Cup and getting a team photo right after doing so.
1995 - NJ Devils, Neal Broten scored his second goal of the game to lift New Jersey over Pittsburgh in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
1988 - The Edmonton Oilers establish an NHL tradition by winning the Cup and getting a team photo right after doing so.
1995 - NJ Devils, Neal Broten scored his second goal of the game to lift New Jersey over Pittsburgh in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
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November 8
In this edition of the Sports Break, we cover the top events in sports history along with the players and athletes that were a part of them on November 8. As a bonus, we place the jersey number worn at the time with the athlete as well.
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November 7
In this edition of the Sports Break, we cover the top events in sports history along with the players and athletes that were a part of them on November 7. As a bonus, we place the jersey number worn at the time with the athlete as well.
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The Greatest Boston Bruins of All Time
The Boston Bruins have a rich history, and they have produced some of the best players in the NHL. The Boston Bruins originated in 1924, when Charles Adams was awarded a franchise in the National Hockey League (NHL). Adams, a grocery magnate, wanted to bring the NHL to the United States, and ...
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The Boston Celtics are a top franchise in NBA history, with 17 championships. This success is largely due to the great players who have worn a Celtics uniform over the years. In this article, we will take a closer look at the careers of star Celtics players, thier jersey numbers, and why they are c...
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November 6
In this edition of the Sports Break, we cover the top events in sports history along with the players and athletes that were a part of them on November 6. As a bonus, we place the jersey number worn at the time with the athlete as well.
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November 5
In this edition of the Sports Break, we cover the top events in sports history along with the players and athletes that were a part of them on November 5. As a bonus, we place the jersey number worn at the time with the athlete as well.
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Bears versus Cardinals: The NFL's Oldest Rivalry
Author Joe Ziemba the master historian of football in Chicago has released another beauty. It is titled Bears versus Cardinals: The NFL's Oldest Rivalry.
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Hut! Hut! Hike! Book
Historian Timothy P. Brown has released another excellent book to help fill our football minds with knowledge. His latest is called Hut! Hut! Hike!: A History of Football Terminology.[/br]more information
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