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Navin Field, Detroit, MI, October 8, 1934 – Cards Jack Rothrock slides home safely under a leaping Mickey Cochrane of the Tigers in World Series action
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Negro League Featured Piece by Kyle McNary – Buck Leonard, was a great ALL kind of hitter!
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Roberto Clemente, MVP 1966
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Comiskey Park, Chicago, 1959 – World Series action between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox
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The 1967 MVP and Triple Crown Winner, Carl Yastrzemski!
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Our Salute to Baseball and the Military, Veteran’s Day, 2016!
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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 5, 1943 – B-17 Flying Fortress bombers makes a surprise visit during the first game of the 1943 World Series
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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, May 29,1955 – Jackie Robinson is greeted by teammates after hitting home run
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The Phillies Eddie Waitkus Shot By an Obsessed Fan June 14,1949!
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Congratulates To Pat Hughes On His Hall of Fame Selection!
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Our Tribute to One of Baseball’s Greatest Innovators: Danny Litwhiler!
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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, July 5, 1963- The Mets Duke Snider is up at bat against the Pirates
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Our Salute to Eddie Robinson, Last Surviving Member of the 1948 Cleveland Indians!
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The Cubs Win the 2016 World Series!
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“Double X” Jimmie Foxx Receives Third MVP Award!
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The Copacabana Incident, May 1957: Billy Martin Made the Scapegoat!
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Fenway Park, Boston, MA, July 4, 1947 – Red Sox great Ted Williams in left field with the freshly painted Green Monster behind him
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The Most Lopsided Trades in Baseball History: “Lefty” O’Doul for Freddy Leach, October 29, 1928!
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Cleveland Municipal Stadium, 1931 – Completion is near for the future Indians home
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Happy Birthday Smoky Joe Wood!
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Spotlight on Frank “Home Run” Baker and the 1911 World Series!
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NFL in Ballpark Series – Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, December 17, 1933- First ever NFL Championship game takes place between Bears and NY Giants
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Cleveland, Ohio, March 14, 1931 – Construction is well underway on Cleveland Municipal Stadium
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Cleveland Municipal Stadium, Cleveland, OH, April, 26, 1947 – Indians owner Bill Veeck shortens dimensions of outfield walls
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One Of The Most Lopsided Trades Ever: The White Sox Obtain Nellie Fox!
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Palace of the Fans, Cincinnati, OH, 1902 – This majestic looking ballpark was home to the Reds for just nine years
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1964 World Series: Baseball’s Version of “Musical Chairs!” Johnny Keane Gets Yogi’s Job!
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