Sports History

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.

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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.

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.

Bud Poile wasn't just a hockey executive; he was a visionary architect, shaping the fortunes of multiple franchises and leaving an indelible mark on the sport. His 50-year career (1964-2014) spanned various roles, from scout to general manager, president, and advisor, his Midas touch evident in the Stanley Cup championships and the teams he built.

Early Days and Scouting Prowess:

Poile's journey began with the Montreal Canadiens, where he served as a scout, his keen eye discovering future stars like Guy Lafleur and Bobby Smith. This talent identification prowess laid the foundation for his future success.

Building Champions in Philadelphia and Washington:

In 1982, Poile took over as general manager of the Philadelphia Flyers, orchestrating trades that brought in ключевые игроки, как Яри Курри и Mark Recchi. This team transformed into a contender, culminating in a Stanley Cup Finals appearance in 1985 and 1987.

Poile's next challenge came in 1994 when he joined the Washington Capitals as president and general manager. He embarked on a complete roster overhaul, drafting future superstars like Alexander Ovechkin and building a team that reached the Stanley Cup Finals in 1998.

Nashville's Rise to Prominence:

In 1998, Poile took on the daunting task of establishing the Nashville Predators as an NHL expansion team. His shrewd drafting and trades, acquiring players like Shea Weber and Ryan Suter, laid the groundwork for the franchise's future success. Under his leadership, the Predators blossomed into perennial contenders, finally reaching the Stanley Cup Finals in 2017.

Beyond the Wins: A Legacy of Innovation and Collaboration:

Poile's achievements go beyond just Stanley Cup appearances. He was a pioneer in utilizing advanced analytics and statistics in player evaluation, a practice now commonplace across the league. He also fostered a collaborative environment, empowering his staff and valuing diverse perspectives.

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New for the 2023 season is a sleeve patch adornment for the LA Angels from FOUNDATION BUILDING MATERIALS. The patch will have a brown and green tree with the letters FBM to the right of the tree logo.

Born February 9, 1907, in Newmarket, Ontario, was Hockey Hall of Fame Right Wing/Defenseman Dit Clapper. This legend was a three-time Stanley Cup Champion with the Boston Bruins and a six-time NHL All-Star. Along with teammates Dutch Gainor and Cooney Weiland, they made up the original Bruins line that was called the "Dynamite Line." Clapper set a few scoring record marks during the 1930s. Dit was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1947 as the first member to be alive at the time of induction.

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The Boston Red Sox will be one of the teams taking advantage of a corporate-sponsored sleeve patch on their uniforms during the 2023 season. MassMutual will have their name on ever Red Sox player's jersey.

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The ThisDayinBaseball.com website provides dozens of June 17 events including this beauty:
1916- Shoeless Joe Jackson has 3 hits to help White Sox overcome Babe Ruth and the New York Yankees.

ThisDayinBaseball.com has tons of June 18 action like this:
1986 - California Angels right-hander Don Sutton wins his 300th career game.

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A new patch advertising patch on the Houston Astros paid for by sponsor, the Occidental Petroleum Corporation will display as "OXY" on the Astros jerseys in 2023.