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A Birthday Tribute To The Great Willie Mays As He Turns 87!
Hall of Fame / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Willie Mays May 6, 2018May 12, 2018

A Birthday Tribute To The Great Willie Mays As He Turns 87!

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Let’s Remember Negro League Hall-of-Famer Judy Johnson!
Hall of Fame / Negro Leagues May 5, 2018May 11, 2018

Let’s Remember Negro League Hall-of-Famer Judy Johnson!

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The Great Yankee Manager, Miller Huggins, Colorized by Don Stokes
Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / New York Yankees March 25, 2018March 25, 2018

The Great Yankee Manager, Miller Huggins, Colorized by Don Stokes

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A Birthday Tribute to “Hammerin’ Hank” Aaron
Hall of Fame / Hank Aaron / Milwaukee Braves / Player Spotlights February 8, 2018March 28, 2018

A Birthday Tribute to “Hammerin’ Hank” Aaron

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Beautiful Don Stokes Colorization of Jimmie Foxx!
Boston Red Sox / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / MVPs / Philadelphia Athletics / Player Spotlights February 4, 2018February 4, 2018

Beautiful Don Stokes Colorization of Jimmie Foxx!

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“Double X” Jimmie Foxx Receives Third MVP Award!
Boston Braves / Hall of Fame / MVPs / Philadelphia Athletics February 1, 2018February 3, 2018

“Double X” Jimmie Foxx Receives Third MVP Award!

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The Greatest Catchers Of All Time – In Terms of Throwing Out Base Stealers!
Chicago Cubs / Hall of Fame / Philadelphia Phillies January 30, 2018January 30, 2018

The Greatest Catchers Of All Time – In Terms of Throwing Out Base Stealers!

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Today is the Anniversary of a Sad Day in Baseball History
Brooklyn Dodgers / Hall of Fame January 28, 2018January 28, 2018

Today is the Anniversary of a Sad Day in Baseball History

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Tribute To Ernie Banks (January 31, 1931- January 23, 2015)
Chicago Cubs / Ernie Banks / Hall of Fame / Player Passings January 22, 2018January 20, 2022

Tribute To Ernie Banks (January 31, 1931- January 23, 2015)

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Honus Wagner in the 1940’s
Dead Ball Era / Hall of Fame / Honus Wagner / Pittsburgh Pirates January 20, 2018February 24, 2019

Honus Wagner in the 1940’s

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We Say Good-bye to the Great Umpire, Doug Harvey.
Hall of Fame / Umpires January 16, 2018January 16, 2018

We Say Good-bye to the Great Umpire, Doug Harvey.

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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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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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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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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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 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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The Great Hall-of-Famer Whitey Ford Turns 89, October 21, 2017! Happy Birthday Whitey!
Hall of Fame / New York Yankees / Player Spotlights October 22, 2017October 22, 2017

The Great Hall-of-Famer Whitey Ford Turns 89, October 21, 2017! Happy Birthday Whitey!

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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 1909 World Series: The Pirates’ Honus Wagner vs. the Tigers’ Ty Cobb!
Hall of Fame / Honus Wagner / Ty Cobb / World Series October 16, 2017December 4, 2017

The 1909 World Series: The Pirates’ Honus Wagner vs. the Tigers’ Ty Cobb!

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More Baseball Trivia! Here’s Something I’ll Bet You Didn’t Know!
Baseball Trivia / Dead Ball Era / Detroit Tigers / Hall of Fame / Odds and Ends / Ty Cobb October 7, 2017May 25, 2018

More Baseball Trivia! Here’s Something I’ll Bet You Didn’t Know!

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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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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 Great Lefty Grove Nearly “Loses It” 86 Years Ago Today!
Hall of Fame / Historic Events / Philadelphia Athletics August 23, 2017August 23, 2017

The Great Lefty Grove Nearly “Loses It” 86 Years Ago Today!

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The Tragic Death of Ty Cobb’s Father
Dead Ball Era / Detroit Tigers / Hall of Fame / Odds and Ends / Ty Cobb August 9, 2017September 12, 2017

The Tragic Death of Ty Cobb’s Father

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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

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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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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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Another Cy Young Record That Will Never Be Broken!
Boston Red Sox / Cleveland Indians / Hall of Fame / It'll Never Happen Again / Player Spotlights June 20, 2017January 30, 2021

Another Cy Young Record That Will Never Be Broken!

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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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Twenty-Five Year Reunion of the 1923 World Series Champion Yankees!
Babe Ruth / Hall of Fame / Historic Events / New York Yankees / Team Photos / World Series June 14, 2017June 14, 2017

Twenty-Five Year Reunion of the 1923 World Series Champion Yankees!

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Comiskey Park, Chicago. IL, August 13, 1944 – The great Josh Gibson slides home during the 1944 Negro League All-Star game
All-Star Games / Hall of Fame / Negro Leagues June 13, 2017June 13, 2017

Comiskey Park, Chicago. IL, August 13, 1944 – The great Josh Gibson slides home during the 1944 Negro League All-Star game

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This Week Marks the Anniversary of a Honus Wagner Milestone!
Dead Ball Era / Hall of Fame / Historic Events / Honus Wagner / Pittsburgh Pirates / Player Spotlights June 12, 2017June 13, 2017

This Week Marks the Anniversary of a Honus Wagner Milestone!

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The End of an Era: John McGraw Retires!
Hall of Fame / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Player Spotlights June 3, 2017June 3, 2017

The End of an Era: John McGraw Retires!

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The Record Winning Streak of “King Carl” Hubbell!
Hall of Fame / Historic Events / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Player Spotlights May 27, 2017May 27, 2017

The Record Winning Streak of “King Carl” Hubbell!

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