Bill Schwartz

Over the winter of 1909-10, Bill Schwartz refused to sign with…

Tex Clevenger

Right-hander Truman Eugene Clevenger was born and raised in Visalia,…

Billy Colgan

Catcher Billy Colgan appeared in 48 big-league games in the summer…

July 23, 1925: Lou Gehrig hits first of 23 career grand slams

At the end of the day on July 21, 1925, the Washington Senators…

June 3, 1951: Preacher Roe, Gene Hermanski lead Dodgers to sweep of Cubs

The second game of a Sunday doubleheader on June 3, 1951, at…

SABR Digital Library: No-Hitters

Don't jinx yourself — add this new baseball book from the…

This Week in SABR: May 26, 2017

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Bud Byerly

Bud Byerly grew up and pitched for his hometown St. Louis Cardinals…

Norm Gigon

After an eight-year apprenticeship in the minor leagues, from…

Fred Hoey

“Eddie Morris, chubby little commodore of the Massachusetts…

George Jeffcoat

George Edward Jeffcoat, the older of two brothers who played…

April 11, 1967: Kansas City A’s shock baseball by unveiling new white shoes

The Kansas City Athletics made history in…

September 30, 1956: Brooklyn Dodgers win NL pennant on final day of season

The reigning World Series champion Brooklyn Dodgers finally…

Tommy Johns

At first blush, there isn’t much to say about Tommy Johns –…

Jimmie Coker

In September 1959, after the Buffalo Bisons, the Philadelphia…

Eric Erickson

Between 1870 and 1920, over a million Swedes emigrated to the…

Kerby Farrell

Cleveland manager Kerby Farrell rushed to the mound after pitcher…

This Week in SABR: May 19, 2017

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November 1, 2015: Royals rally in 12th inning to win World Series

The New York Mets had their backs to the wall after a disappointing…

September 2, 2006: Devil Rays turn rare triple play against Mariners

Some fans claim they’ve seen it all. Yet a crowd of only 14,503…

September 6, 1948: Braves break out as Spahn wins 14-inning Labor Day duel

As dawn turned to noon on this Labor Day, Boston fans reveled…
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