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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.
June 14 Baseball-Reference Bullpen
The BR Bullpen has some MLB history for June 14 with items such as:
1876 - George Hall of the Philadelphia Athletics becomes the first major league player to hit for the cycle.
1952 - Boston Braves pitcher Warren Spahn ties the National League record of Jim Whitney with 18 strikeouts in an 15-inning game.
1876 - George Hall of the Philadelphia Athletics becomes the first major league player to hit for the cycle.
1952 - Boston Braves pitcher Warren Spahn ties the National League record of Jim Whitney with 18 strikeouts in an 15-inning game.
Cincinnati Reds
Politics led to a brief name change in the early 1950s, but red has always been part of the Cincinnati baseball team's identity. — www.cincinnati.com
Cincinnati Reds Stockings
Jim ORourke New England Historical
Orator Jim O’Rourke was a 25-year-old rookie when he got the first hit in Major League baseball history on April 22, 1876. — newenglandhistoricalsociety.com
Orator Jim O’Rourke, Baseball’s Irish Warrior - New England Historical Society
Lou Brock - SABR Bio sketch
The Society of American Baseball Researchers provides a great biographical sketch of Lou Brock
Wilbert Robinson - SABR
Wilbert Robinson biography sketch by the Society for American Baseball Research.
Jim ORourke SABR Bio
The Society for American Baseball Research life bio sketch on Jim O'Rourke
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
The Best Bseball Players Born June 14
Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar.
Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for June 14: — www.mlb.com
Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for June 14: — www.mlb.com
MLB.com shares the top June 14 birthdays like:
1861 - Charlie Buffinton
1926 - Don Newcombe
1847 - Dick McBride
1889 - Ray Morgan
1957 - Greg Brock
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February 7 Jersey Numbers
Here are some jersey numbers in team sport history that stuck out. February 7, 1949 - Number 5, Joe DiMaggio became the first ball player to earn $100,000 a yearas he did so under contract with the New York Yankees . February 7, 1958 - The Brooklyn Dodgers official...
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February 6 Jersey Numbers
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. 31 - 9 - 14 - 83 - 7 - 16 - 22 - 80 - 11 - 84 - 10 - 83 - 12 February 6, 1926 - St Louis Browns acquire catcher Wally Schang from ...
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February 5 Jersey Numbers
Here is what happened in Sports Jersey History on February 5: Kareem hits a new NBA high, Hines hauls in a big one and Bob Douglas is honored. Our Sports Jersey Take of the Day is from historian Joe Ziemba. Listen in to learn more about sports history along with me from the unif...
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The Oregon Agricultural Hard Court Stars
(image) Members of the 1922 Oregon Agricultural College men's basketball team. From left to rightː Gill (forward), Hjeite (enter), and Feraley (forward), from February 5, 1922. This image is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. We know the OAC by a different name today, Oregon State. The Oregon Ag...
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The 1897 Strathcona Hockey Team
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Formal portrait of Strathcona's First Hockey Team (1897). Stratchcona resides in British Columbian Province, and is the oldest residential neighbourhood of Vancouver, (image) Some players are labeled by number. 1. Bob Blain 2. Jim Blain 3. Billy Sharkles 4. Fred Richards 5. J. McIn...
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February 4 Jersey Numbers
Here is what happened in Sports Jersey History on February 4 : We talk about the great goaltending of Grant Fuhr and Ray Durbin of Row One Brand stops by to to discuss two of his favorite number 40s. Listen in to learn more about sports history along with me from the uniforms and jers...
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Bears versus Cardinals: The NFL's Oldest Rivalry
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