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Fred Snodgrass and the ‘$30,000 Muff” in the 1912 World Series
Dead Ball Era / Memorable World Series Moments / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Player Spotlights / World Series September 29, 2017September 30, 2017

Fred Snodgrass and the ‘$30,000 Muff” in the 1912 World Series

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The Day Fred Merkle’s Life Changed Forever
Historic Events / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants September 26, 2017September 30, 2017

The Day Fred Merkle’s Life Changed Forever

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 The Baseball World Learns of the Death of Miller Huggins
Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / New York Yankees / Player Passings / Player Spotlights September 25, 2017September 25, 2017

 The Baseball World Learns of the Death of Miller Huggins

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Stealing Signs is Nothing New! “Tommy the Cork” Exposes Phillies’ Scheme!
Baseball Cheating / Cincinnati Reds / Odds and Ends / Philadelphia Phillies September 24, 2017January 18, 2020

Stealing Signs is Nothing New! “Tommy the Cork” Exposes Phillies’ Scheme!

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NFL in Ballpark Series: Forbes Field, Pittsburgh 9/25/49 – Steelers clobber NY Giants 28-7 in season opener
NFL in BallPark Series September 24, 2017September 24, 2017

NFL in Ballpark Series: Forbes Field, Pittsburgh 9/25/49 – Steelers clobber NY Giants 28-7 in season opener

  Just 20,957 are on hand for the NFL season opener between the New York […]

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We’re Contacted by A Relative of Dead Ball Era Star, Benny Kauff!
Don Stokes' Colorizations / Federal League / Player Spotlights / We're Contacted by Relative/Acquaintance of a Former Player! September 23, 2017September 2, 2018

We’re Contacted by A Relative of Dead Ball Era Star, Benny Kauff!

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Sportsman Park, St Louis, MO, September 27, 1953 – The Browns last game in St Louis ends in 2-1 loss in front of 3,174
Ball Parks September 21, 2017September 22, 2017

Sportsman Park, St Louis, MO, September 27, 1953 – The Browns last game in St Louis ends in 2-1 loss in front of 3,174

  A sparse crowd of just 3,174 are on hand to see the St Louis […]

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We’re Contacted by Nephew Of Former Major Leaguer Bob Speake!
Player Spotlights / We're Contacted by Relative/Acquaintance of a Former Player! September 19, 2017July 2, 2018

We’re Contacted by Nephew Of Former Major Leaguer Bob Speake!

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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, September 5, 1952 – Giants down 4-0 early rally to beat the Phillies 5-4 on home runs from Thomson and Hartung
Ball Parks September 19, 2017September 20, 2017

Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, September 5, 1952 – Giants down 4-0 early rally to beat the Phillies 5-4 on home runs from Thomson and Hartung

  Just a beautiful shot of the Polo Grounds during a Friday afternoon contest between […]

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The 1914 Federal League Chi-Feds 
Ball Parks / Chicago Cubs / Dead Ball Era / Federal League / Team Photos September 17, 2017September 2, 2018

The 1914 Federal League Chi-Feds 

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NFL in Ballpark Series Fenway Park, Boston, MA, ca 1963 – Home to the AFL’s Boston Patriots for six years
Ball Parks / NFL in BallPark Series September 17, 2017September 17, 2017

NFL in Ballpark Series Fenway Park, Boston, MA, ca 1963 – Home to the AFL’s Boston Patriots for six years

  This classic baseball cathedral has been home to five professional football teams, but none […]

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More “15 Minutes of Baseball Fame” – Journeyman Bob Nieman!
Fifteen Minutes of Baseball Fame! / Historic Events / Player Spotlights September 16, 2017October 3, 2017

More “15 Minutes of Baseball Fame” – Journeyman Bob Nieman!

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The 1918 Baseball Season: Ruth Emerges, While War and Gambling Take Its Toll!
Babe Ruth / Boston Red Sox / Chicago Cubs / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Team Photos / World Series September 15, 2017September 15, 2017

The 1918 Baseball Season: Ruth Emerges, While War and Gambling Take Its Toll!

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Salute to the Dead Ball Era: 1916 Yankees
Dead Ball Era / New York Yankees / Team Photos September 12, 2017September 12, 2017

Salute to the Dead Ball Era: 1916 Yankees

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Talk about 15-Minutes of Baseball Fame!
Chicago Cubs / Fifteen Minutes of Baseball Fame! / It'll Never Happen Again / Player Spotlights September 11, 2017October 3, 2017

Talk about 15-Minutes of Baseball Fame!

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 Will the Indians Challenge the Record for Longest Winning Streak in Baseball History!
Dead Ball Era / It'll Never Happen Again / John McGraw / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants September 10, 2017September 12, 2017

 Will the Indians Challenge the Record for Longest Winning Streak in Baseball History!

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Joe Cronin Hits Into One Of The Most Unusual Triple Plays Ever!
Baseball Rarities / Boston Red Sox / Cleveland Indians / It'll Never Happen Again / Triple Plays September 8, 2017September 12, 2021

Joe Cronin Hits Into One Of The Most Unusual Triple Plays Ever!

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The 1928 Boston Braves Play Nine Consecutive Doubleheaders!
Boston Braves / Don Stokes' Colorizations / It'll Never Happen Again September 5, 2017September 6, 2017

The 1928 Boston Braves Play Nine Consecutive Doubleheaders!

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1939 Negro League East-West All-Star Game
All-Star Games / Negro Leagues / Team Photos September 4, 2017February 12, 2020

1939 Negro League East-West All-Star Game

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It’ll never happen again! Pete Alexander Pitches Both Games of a Doubleheader!
Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / It'll Never Happen Again / Philadelphia Phillies / Player Spotlights September 3, 2017September 3, 2017

It’ll never happen again! Pete Alexander Pitches Both Games of a Doubleheader!

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“Baseball’s Forgotten Stars”: The Pirates’ Bob Friend
Forgotten Stars / Pittsburgh Pirates / Player Spotlights September 2, 2017September 2, 2023

“Baseball’s Forgotten Stars”: The Pirates’ Bob Friend

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