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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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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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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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We’re contacted by Relative of the Great Dead Ball Era Catcher, Wally Schang!
Dead Ball Era / Don Stokes' Colorizations / New York Yankees / Philadelphia Athletics / Player Spotlights / We're Contacted by Relative/Acquaintance of a Former Player! October 25, 2017October 25, 2017

We’re contacted by Relative of the Great Dead Ball Era Catcher, Wally Schang!

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We’re Contacted by Relatives of the Pitcher-Catcher Battery Mates from the Very First World Series, 1903!
Boston Red Sox / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Historic Events / Pittsburgh Pirates / We're Contacted by Relative/Acquaintance of a Former Player! / World Series October 20, 2017April 1, 2019

We’re Contacted by Relatives of the Pitcher-Catcher Battery Mates from the Very First World Series, 1903!

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The Classic 1926 World Series: Was “Old Pete” Alexander Sleeping Off A Hangover In The Bullpen?
Charles Conlon Collection / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / Memorable World Series Moments / New York Yankees / St. Louis Cardinals / World Series October 18, 2017October 18, 2017

The Classic 1926 World Series: Was “Old Pete” Alexander Sleeping Off A Hangover In The Bullpen?

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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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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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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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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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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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Ted Williams Dramatic Final At-Bat, September 28, 1960!
Charles Conlon Collection / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / Ted Williams August 31, 2017August 31, 2017

Ted Williams Dramatic Final At-Bat, September 28, 1960!

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Honus Wagner Gives Batting Tips To A Couple Young Pirate “Whippersnappers”!
Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / Honus Wagner / Pittsburgh Pirates August 28, 2017June 10, 2023

Honus Wagner Gives Batting Tips To A Couple Young Pirate “Whippersnappers”!

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The Leslie Jones Boston Public Library Baseball Collection, Part Two
Baseball Photo Collections / Boston Braves / Boston Red Sox / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Odds and Ends August 15, 2017November 21, 2021

The Leslie Jones Boston Public Library Baseball Collection, Part Two

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The Leslie Jones Boston Public Library Baseball Collection, Part 1
Baseball Photo Collections / Boston Braves / Casey Stengel / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Odds and Ends August 13, 2017November 21, 2021

The Leslie Jones Boston Public Library Baseball Collection, Part 1

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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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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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“Old Pete” Alexander and Ernie Shore: Starters in Game One of the1915 World Series
Babe Ruth / Boston Braves / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / Philadelphia Phillies / World Series June 17, 2017June 17, 2017

“Old Pete” Alexander and Ernie Shore: Starters in Game One of the1915 World Series

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Let’s Remember “The Bellyache Heard Round the World!”
Babe Ruth / Don Stokes' Colorizations / New York Yankees April 7, 2017May 18, 2022

Let’s Remember “The Bellyache Heard Round the World!”

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We Made It!! Happy Opening Day!!
Don Stokes' Colorizations / Opening Day April 2, 2017April 2, 2017

We Made It!! Happy Opening Day!!

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Beautiful Miller Huggins Colorization by Don Stokes!
Babe Ruth / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / New York Yankees / Player Spotlights January 31, 2017February 1, 2017

Beautiful Miller Huggins Colorization by Don Stokes!

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Classic Ty Cobb from Charles Conlon Collection – Colorized by Don Stokes!
Charles Conlon Collection / Dead Ball Era / Detroit Tigers / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Ty Cobb January 29, 2017January 29, 2017

Classic Ty Cobb from Charles Conlon Collection – Colorized by Don Stokes!

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Beautiful Mel Ott Colorization by Don Stokes!
Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Player Spotlights January 21, 2017January 24, 2017

Beautiful Mel Ott Colorization by Don Stokes!

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Spotlight on the “Eight Men Out”: Eddie Cicotte and the 1919 Black Sox Scandal!
Black Sox Scandal Essays / Charles Conlon Collection / Chicago White Sox / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Player Spotlights / World Series January 15, 2017May 4, 2019

Spotlight on the “Eight Men Out”: Eddie Cicotte and the 1919 Black Sox Scandal!

EDDIE CICOTTE VINTAGE POSTCARD WITH CUT JSA SIGNED AUTHENTIC AUTOGRAPH Eddie Cicotte and Black Sox […]

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We’re Contacted by a Descendant of Hall-of-Famer, Earl Averill!
Charles Conlon Collection / Cleveland Indians / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / We're Contacted by Relative/Acquaintance of a Former Player! January 12, 2017March 25, 2018

We’re Contacted by a Descendant of Hall-of-Famer, Earl Averill!

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Rogers Hornsby Traded Again!
Charles Conlon Collection / Chicago Cubs / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Greatest Individual Seasons of All TIme / Hall of Fame / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Player Spotlights / St. Louis Cardinals / World Series January 10, 2017December 29, 2017

Rogers Hornsby Traded Again!

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We’re Half Way to “Pitchers and Catchers Report…”
Don Stokes' Colorizations / Odds and Ends January 8, 2017January 8, 2017

We’re Half Way to “Pitchers and Catchers Report…”

“Baseball and Kids” Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full […]

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Don Stokes Hits a Home Run: Casey Stengel with 1939 Boston Bees!
Boston Braves / Casey Stengel / Charles Conlon Collection / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / New York Yankees December 28, 2016December 28, 2016

Don Stokes Hits a Home Run: Casey Stengel with 1939 Boston Bees!

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Babe Ruth at Christmas!
Babe Ruth / Baseball and Christmas / Don Stokes' Colorizations December 25, 2016December 25, 2023

Babe Ruth at Christmas!

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Birthday Tribute to Ty Cobb: His Great Season of 1911
Detroit Tigers / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Greatest Individual Seasons of All TIme / Hall of Fame / Player Spotlights December 18, 2016December 18, 2016

Birthday Tribute to Ty Cobb: His Great Season of 1911

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A Glorious Era Comes to an End: Joe DiMaggio Bids Farewell to the Baseball World, December 11, 1951!
Charles Conlon Collection / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Greatest Individual Seasons of All TIme / Joe DiMaggio / New York Yankees December 11, 2016December 11, 2016

A Glorious Era Comes to an End: Joe DiMaggio Bids Farewell to the Baseball World, December 11, 1951!

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A Belated Birthday Tribute to The “Overshadowed” Hall-of-Famer,Tony Lazzeri!
Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / New York Yankees December 7, 2016December 7, 2016

A Belated Birthday Tribute to The “Overshadowed” Hall-of-Famer,Tony Lazzeri!

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“Shoeless Joe” Jackson’s Incredible Three-Year Span, 1911-13!”
Black Sox Scandal Essays / Charles Conlon Collection / Chicago White Sox / Cleveland Indians / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Greatest Individual Seasons of All TIme / Player Spotlights / Shoeless Joe Jackson December 5, 2016January 7, 2020

“Shoeless Joe” Jackson’s Incredible Three-Year Span, 1911-13!”

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Happy Birthday to the Great Stan “The Man” Musial!
Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / MVPs / Player Spotlights / St. Louis Cardinals / Stan Musial November 21, 2016November 22, 2016

Happy Birthday to the Great Stan “The Man” Musial!

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Our Tribute to One of Baseball’s Greatest Innovators: Danny Litwhiler!
Don Stokes' Colorizations / Philadelphia Phillies / St. Louis Cardinals / We're Contacted by Relative/Acquaintance of a Former Player! November 7, 2016May 8, 2020

Our Tribute to One of Baseball’s Greatest Innovators: Danny Litwhiler!

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“Double X” Jimmie Foxx Receives Third MVP Award!
Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / Jimmie Foxx / Philadelphia Athletics November 2, 2016February 2, 2018

“Double X” Jimmie Foxx Receives Third MVP Award!

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Happy Birthday Smoky Joe Wood!
Boston Red Sox / Don Stokes' Colorizations / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / World Series October 26, 2016

Happy Birthday Smoky Joe Wood!

  Smoky Joe Wood and the 1912 World Series Photo Gallery Click on any photo […]

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