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1917 White Sox and the 1917 World Series!
Chicago White Sox / Dead Ball Era / World Series July 29, 2017September 12, 2017

1917 White Sox and the 1917 World Series!

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The Philadelphia Athletics Complete A “Double Triple Steal”!
Hall of Fame / It'll Never Happen Again / Philadelphia Athletics / World Series July 26, 2017July 26, 2017

The Philadelphia Athletics Complete A “Double Triple Steal”!

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Fenway Park, Boston, MA, July 25, 1938 – Red Sox slugger Jimmie Foxx hits 27th home run of year in 4-0 win over Indians
Boston Red Sox / Cleveland Indians / Hall of Fame July 25, 2017July 26, 2017

Fenway Park, Boston, MA, July 25, 1938 – Red Sox slugger Jimmie Foxx hits 27th home run of year in 4-0 win over Indians

  Hall of Fame slugger Jimmie Foxx rounds third base after hitting his 27th home […]

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Willie Mays Makes an Incredible Catch!
Hall of Fame / Willie Mays July 24, 2017July 24, 2017

Willie Mays Makes an Incredible Catch!

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George Wood (1880-1892) – Outfielder with a rifle arm and played in first perfect game in MLB history (6/12/1880)
19th Century / Player Spotlights July 23, 2017July 26, 2017

George Wood (1880-1892) – Outfielder with a rifle arm and played in first perfect game in MLB history (6/12/1880)

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Another Look at the Rare Feat of Four Home Runs in a Game: Ed Delahanty
19th Century / Hall of Fame / Historic Events / Philadelphia Phillies / Player Spotlights July 22, 2017July 22, 2017

Another Look at the Rare Feat of Four Home Runs in a Game: Ed Delahanty

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The “Williams Shift” Debuts 71 Years Ago Today!
Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / Historic Events / Ted Williams July 14, 2017July 15, 2017

The “Williams Shift” Debuts 71 Years Ago Today!

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Robin Roberts Pitches 28 Consecutive Complete Games!
It'll Never Happen Again / Philadelphia Phillies / Player Spotlights July 11, 2017July 11, 2017

Robin Roberts Pitches 28 Consecutive Complete Games!

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County Stadium, Milwaukee, WI, July 12, 1955 – Willie Mays robs Ted Williams of a home run in 1955 All-Star game
All-Star Games / Ted Williams / Willie Mays July 11, 2017July 11, 2017

County Stadium, Milwaukee, WI, July 12, 1955 – Willie Mays robs Ted Williams of a home run in 1955 All-Star game

  The great Willie Mays robs another great in Ted Williams of a 2-run home […]

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1903 New York Highlanders Colorized by Don Stokes!
Ball Parks / Dead Ball Era / Don Stokes' Colorizations / New York Yankees July 9, 2017July 9, 2017

1903 New York Highlanders Colorized by Don Stokes!

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“The Showgirl and the Shortstop!”
Chicago Cubs / Odds and Ends July 8, 2017July 8, 2017

“The Showgirl and the Shortstop!”

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A Genuine American Hero: Baseball’s Lou Brissie!
Baseball and the Military / Player Spotlights / We're Contacted by Relative/Acquaintance of a Former Player! July 4, 2017November 10, 2020

A Genuine American Hero: Baseball’s Lou Brissie!

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Fenway Park, Boston, MA, June 13, 1947 – Red Sox finally turn the lights on for first time in 5-3 over White Sox
Ball Parks / Boston Red Sox / Chicago White Sox / Historic Events July 2, 2017July 4, 2017

Fenway Park, Boston, MA, June 13, 1947 – Red Sox finally turn the lights on for first time in 5-3 over White Sox

  Once considered a passing fad, night baseball more and more is cementing itself as […]

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1920 Was An Unusual Year, Including Baseball’s Only “Triple-Header!”
Babe Ruth / Historic Events / Odds and Ends July 2, 2017July 3, 2017

1920 Was An Unusual Year, Including Baseball’s Only “Triple-Header!”

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  • Baseball players (left to right) Stephenson, Hazen 'Kiki' Cuyler, Rogers Hornsby, and Hack Wilson
  • Hack Wilson grave monument (courtesy of David Anthony Denny)
  • 1929 World Series: Rogers Hornsby, Hack Wilson, Al Simmons, Jimmie Foxx
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  • 1929 Cubs: Pat Malone, Hack Wilson, Dan Taylor, Gabby Hartnett
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  • Cub players on Catalina Island: Riggs Stephenson, HAck Wilson, Rogers Hornsby, Kiki Cuyler
  • Cub teammates: Rogers Hornsby, Hack Wilson, Kiki Cuyler
  • Art Shires and Hack Wilson,1932
  • Rogers Hornsby, Eddie Farrell, Ray Schalk,George Kelly, Zack Taylor, Hack Wilson
  • Cubs Hack Wilson, Rogers Hornsby, Kiki Cuyler, all HOFers
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