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Spotlight On The “Eight Men Out”: Buck Weaver
Black Sox Scandal Essays / Don Stokes' Colorizations January 13, 2018January 14, 2018

Spotlight On The “Eight Men Out”: Buck Weaver

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Another Edition of Great Baseball Nicknames: “Creepy” Crespi!
Baseball Nicknames / St. Louis Cardinals January 12, 2018January 12, 2018

Another Edition of Great Baseball Nicknames: “Creepy” Crespi!

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 Two Of Our Readers Related To Former Phillies and Cub Manager Jimmie Wilson!
Chicago Cubs / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Philadelphia Phillies / We're Contacted by Relative/Acquaintance of a Former Player! January 10, 2018January 10, 2018

 Two Of Our Readers Related To Former Phillies and Cub Manager Jimmie Wilson!

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Follow Up To My Paul Gillespie and “15-Minutes of Baseball Fame” Post!
Baseball and the Military / Chicago Cubs / Detroit Tigers / Fifteen Minutes of Baseball Fame! / Odds and Ends / Player Spotlights / We're Contacted by Relative/Acquaintance of a Former Player! January 9, 2018January 10, 2018

Follow Up To My Paul Gillespie and “15-Minutes of Baseball Fame” Post!

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The Classic 1960 World Series
Pittsburgh Pirates / World Series January 6, 2018January 7, 2018

The Classic 1960 World Series

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 1934 World Series and the “Gashouse Gang”
St. Louis Cardinals / World Series January 3, 2018May 11, 2021

 1934 World Series and the “Gashouse Gang”

“Why, they wouldn’t even let us in that league over there. They think we’re just a bunch of ‘gashousers’.” – Leo Durocher, speaking derisively of the American League…

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Beautiful Colorization of Hank Greenberg by Don Stokes!
Detroit Tigers / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame January 1, 2018January 1, 2018

Beautiful Colorization of Hank Greenberg by Don Stokes!

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Salute to Roberto Clemente
MVPs / Pittsburgh Pirates / Player Spotlights / Roberto Clemente December 31, 2017February 10, 2019

Salute to Roberto Clemente

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Cardinals Trade Player-Manager Rogers Hornsby Shortly After Winning the 1926 World Series!
Don Stokes' Colorizations / Player Spotlights December 29, 2017December 29, 2017

Cardinals Trade Player-Manager Rogers Hornsby Shortly After Winning the 1926 World Series!

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 Let’s Remember Jerry Kindall, Former Major Leaguer and Legendary College Coach.
Chicago Cubs / Player Passings December 27, 2017December 27, 2017

 Let’s Remember Jerry Kindall, Former Major Leaguer and Legendary College Coach.

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Christmas and Baseball Through the Years!
Babe Ruth / Baseball and Christmas / Don Stokes' Colorizations December 24, 2017December 24, 2019

Christmas and Baseball Through the Years!

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Guest Post by Kevin Trusty: The Greatest Game Babe Ruth Ever Pitched
Babe Ruth / Boston Red Sox / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Guest Posts December 22, 2017February 19, 2019

Guest Post by Kevin Trusty: The Greatest Game Babe Ruth Ever Pitched

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Baseball’s Forgotten Stars: Ossie Bluege, “The Brooks Robinson of the 1920s and ‘30s!”
Book Reviews / Player Spotlights / Washington Nationals/Senators / We're Contacted by Relative/Acquaintance of a Former Player! December 20, 2017March 25, 2018

Baseball’s Forgotten Stars: Ossie Bluege, “The Brooks Robinson of the 1920s and ‘30s!”

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Urban Shocker Returns to the Yankees!
Lopsided trades / Player Spotlights December 18, 2017December 18, 2021

Urban Shocker Returns to the Yankees!

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“Yankee Killer” Frank Lary Passes Away
Detroit Tigers / Player Passings December 16, 2017April 23, 2018

“Yankee Killer” Frank Lary Passes Away

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Answers to Today’s Quiz!
Odds and Ends December 13, 2017December 13, 2017

Answers to Today’s Quiz!

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 It’s Time For A Quiz!
Odds and Ends December 13, 2017December 13, 2017

 It’s Time For A Quiz!

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We Say Good-Bye to Tracy Stallard
Historic Events / Player Passings December 12, 2017December 12, 2017

We Say Good-Bye to Tracy Stallard

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From the Lighter Side: Lou Gehrig and Kids!
Brace Collection / Don Stokes' Colorizations / From the Lighter Side / Lou Gehrig December 10, 2017March 3, 2021

From the Lighter Side: Lou Gehrig and Kids!

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From the Lighter Side! “Four Fingers Means the Fastball, Dummy!”
Don Stokes' Colorizations / From the Lighter Side / Odds and Ends December 8, 2017December 8, 2017

From the Lighter Side! “Four Fingers Means the Fastball, Dummy!”

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Another Gem From Don Stokes: The 1888 Cincinnati Red Stockings!
19th Century / Cincinnati Reds / Don Stokes' Colorizations December 5, 2017December 6, 2017

Another Gem From Don Stokes: The 1888 Cincinnati Red Stockings!

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Let’s Dive Into the Dead Ball Era Again! The 1910 Pittsburg Pirates!
Dead Ball Era / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Pittsburgh Pirates / Team Photos December 4, 2017February 29, 2020

Let’s Dive Into the Dead Ball Era Again! The 1910 Pittsburg Pirates!

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A Significant Day in Baseball – and Cub – History!
Ball Parks / Chicago Cubs December 3, 2017January 9, 2018

A Significant Day in Baseball – and Cub – History!

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“The Best Ballplayer Few Fans Have Ever Heard Of,” George Burns!
Dead Ball Era / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Player Spotlights / We're Contacted by Relative/Acquaintance of a Former Player! November 28, 2017November 29, 2017

“The Best Ballplayer Few Fans Have Ever Heard Of,” George Burns!

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Roy Campanella Wins His Second MVP, 1953!
Brooklyn Dodgers / Hall of Fame / MVPs November 27, 2017December 16, 2024

Roy Campanella Wins His Second MVP, 1953!

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Let’s Take a Moment to Recall the Sad Demise of Hall-of-Famer, Hack Wilson
Charles Conlon Collection / Hall of Fame / Player Passings November 26, 2017November 26, 2017

Let’s Take a Moment to Recall the Sad Demise of Hall-of-Famer, Hack Wilson

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Interesting Tidbits About Baseball Pitching Triple Crown Winners!
19th Century / Historic Events November 24, 2017November 28, 2017

Interesting Tidbits About Baseball Pitching Triple Crown Winners!

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Happy Thanksgiving From Baseball History Comes Alive!
Lou Gehrig / Odds and Ends November 23, 2017November 23, 2017

Happy Thanksgiving From Baseball History Comes Alive!

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The All Rookie Starting Lineup!  September 27, 1963
It'll Never Happen Again November 22, 2017November 22, 2017

The All Rookie Starting Lineup!  September 27, 1963

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1949: Another First for Jackie Robinson!
Brooklyn Dodgers / Hall of Fame / Historic Events / Jackie Robinson / MVPs / Player Spotlights November 19, 2017November 22, 2017

1949: Another First for Jackie Robinson!

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I’m an Author! “Memorable World Series Moments!”
Odds and Ends November 18, 2017January 9, 2018

I’m an Author! “Memorable World Series Moments!”

Hey…Check this out! Yours truly is now officially an “author”…or something like that!… with the […]

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We Say A Sad Good-Bye to “Jungle Jim” Rivera
Chicago White Sox / Player Passings November 17, 2017September 2, 2023

We Say A Sad Good-Bye to “Jungle Jim” Rivera

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We Say A Sad Good-Bye to Hall-of-Famer Bobby Doerr
Boston Red Sox / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / Player Passings / Player Spotlights November 15, 2017November 22, 2017

We Say A Sad Good-Bye to Hall-of-Famer Bobby Doerr

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It Was About Time! Ted Williams Finally Wins Most Valuable Player Award!
Boston Red Sox / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / MVPs / Ted Williams November 14, 2017November 22, 2017

It Was About Time! Ted Williams Finally Wins Most Valuable Player Award!

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We’re Contacted by Grandson of Former Major Leaguer, Ken Lehman!
Player Spotlights / We're Contacted by Relative/Acquaintance of a Former Player! November 10, 2017November 22, 2017

We’re Contacted by Grandson of Former Major Leaguer, Ken Lehman!

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This Week Marks the Anniversary of a Real Baseball Milestone!
Historic Events / MVPs / New York Yankees / Player Spotlights November 8, 2017November 22, 2017

This Week Marks the Anniversary of a Real Baseball Milestone!

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Guest post from Kevin Trusty: “Rare Thievery For ‘Shoeless Joe’ In Cleveland!”
Charles Conlon Collection / Cleveland Indians / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Guest Posts / Shoeless Joe Jackson November 5, 2017February 19, 2019

Guest post from Kevin Trusty: “Rare Thievery For ‘Shoeless Joe’ In Cleveland!”

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 Harry Caray Almost Killed 49 Years Ago Today!
Broadcasters / Hall of Fame November 3, 2017September 25, 2024

 Harry Caray Almost Killed 49 Years Ago Today!

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Mickey Owen the “Goat” of the 1941 World Series
Brooklyn Dodgers / Joe DiMaggio / Memorable World Series Moments / World Series November 1, 2017October 19, 2019

Mickey Owen the “Goat” of the 1941 World Series

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A Wonderful Baseball Family Legacy Passes From Grandfather to Grandson in the 2017 World Series!
Historic Events / World Series October 30, 2017December 4, 2018

A Wonderful Baseball Family Legacy Passes From Grandfather to Grandson in the 2017 World Series!

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Featured Ballplayer of the Month: Hack Wilson

  • Wes Schulmerich, Lefty O'Doul, Wally Berger, Hack Wilson, Red Worthington
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  • Hack Wilson grave monument (courtesy of David Anthony Denny)
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  • L-R: Earl Webb, Hack Wilson, Riggs Stephenson on right.
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  • Cub teammates: Rogers Hornsby, Hack Wilson, Kiki Cuyler
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  • Hack Wilson at Wrigley Field, about 1929-'30
  • Rogers Hornsby, Eddie Farrell, Ray Schalk,George Kelly, Zack Taylor, Hack Wilson
  • Cubs players: Rogers Hornsby, Hack Wilson, Kiki Cuyler, Riggs Stephenson
  • Hack Wilson with Rogers Hornsby
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  • Hack Wilson with Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig
  • Hack in front of his Martinsburg home, beside several “Hack Wilson” model children’s wagons (Courtesy of David Anthony Denny)
  • 1929 World Series: Rogers Hornsby, Hack Wilson, Al Simmons, Jimmie Foxx
  • 1929 Cubs: Pat Malone, Hack Wilson, Dan Taylor, Gabby Hartnett
  • Hack Wilson and son Bobby from the Brace collection
  • Cub players on Catalina Island: Riggs Stephenson, HAck Wilson, Rogers Hornsby, Kiki Cuyler
  • Babe Ruth at the 1929 World Series with Hack Wilson
  • Baseball players (left to right) Stephenson, Hazen 'Kiki' Cuyler, Rogers Hornsby, and Hack Wilson

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