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Baseball History on May 16 from the Baseball Almanac
Baseball history on May 16, including every baseball player who was born on May 16, died on May 16, made their debut on May 16, and ended their big league career on May 16, by Baseball Almanac. — www.baseball-almanac.com
The Baseball Almanac website presents the Baseball History on May 16., such as Red Ruffing, Lefty Gomez, Billy Martin, Hank Bauer, and more. These posts include birthdays plus events concerning names like Dummy Hoy, Dummy Taylor, Johnny Allen, George Pipgras, with more legendary series as well.
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.
Baseball History Almanac for May 22
Baseball history on May 22, including every baseball player who was born on May 22, died on May 22, made their debut on May 22, and ended their big league career on May 22, by Baseball Almanac. — www.baseball-almanac.com
BaseballAlmanac.com serves up the history of the day with:1963 - 1963 - Mickey Mantle crushes one into the Right Field facade at Yankee Stadium to lead Yanks to a "W.";1968 - Willie Stargell of the Pittsburgh Pirates hit three home runs and a double.;1998 - Brian Cox went 6-for-6, including a grand slam, and more.
Baseball History of May 24
Baseball history on May 24, including every baseball player who was born on May 24, died on May 24, made their debut on May 24, and ended their big league career on May 24, by Baseball Almanac. — www.baseball-almanac.com
The Baseball Almanac has the May 24 1984 event of 1984 - Detroit (35-5) beats California 5-1 for its 17th consecutive road win, and more
April 3 Baseball History from the 1980s
Happy Birthday to a speedy Gold Glover, the Cubs trade a future Hall of Famer and Ken Griffey Jr. makes his debut on April 3rd in 1980s Baseball — 80sbaseball.com
J. Daniels brings us the history of April 3rd in 1980s Baseball lore.
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.
Baseball Almanac History on May 23
Baseball history on May 23, including every baseball player who was born on May 23, died on May 23, made their debut on May 23, and ended their big league career on May 23, by Baseball Almanac. — www.baseball-almanac.com
he BaseballAlmanac.com shares manuy May 23 baseball stories including:1926 - Hack Wilson home run heroics.;1944 - Giants lose on a dropped 9th inning fly ball.;1978 - Red Sox sale is approved
Baseball History on May 28 from the Baseball Almanac
Baseball history on May 28, including every baseball player who was born on May 28, died on May 28, made their debut on May 28, and ended their big league career on May 28, by Baseball Almanac. — www.baseball-almanac.com
The BaseballAlmanac.com brings some great baseball lore each day and of their many items we celebrate a few like:
1941 - 1st Night game at Yankee Stadium.
1952 - Willie Mays has his 1st MLB hit, and its against HOF Warren Spahn.
1961 - Roger Maris helps Yanks cause in nightcap.
These stories and more.
Baseball Almanac of May 19
Baseball history on May 19, including every baseball player who was born on May 19, died on May 19, made their debut on May 19, and ended their big league career on May 19, by Baseball Almanac. — www.baseball-almanac.com
Baseball-Almanac.com shares: 1998- Mark McGwire drills 3 HRs against Phillies; 1960 - Juan Marichal debut. These posts and more.
Breakdown of the famous World Series Catch by Al Gionfriddo
If ever any American alive in the first half of the twentieth century were surprised to discover a team from New York in the World Series, he couldn’t have been much of a baseball fan... — www.baseballhistorycomesalive.com
Greatest World Series Catches, “Back-Back-Back In Time!” Al Gionfriddo and the 1947 World Series robbing of Joe DiMaggio.
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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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