October 1, 1933: Wally Berger’s $10,000 home run

It didn't have nearly the impact of Bobby Thomson's pennant-winning…

December 4, 1920: Big-time college football comes to Braves Field

The 1920 Boston College-Holy Cross football game was an important…

Johnny Barrett

Outfielder Johnny Barrett played five seasons of major-league…

Jim Finigan

In April 1954, as Philadelphia Athletics third baseman Jim Finigan…

Jay Hughes

A tall right-hander, Jay Hughes was the best of the turn-of-the-century…

Al Schroll

In four seasons, right-hander Al Schroll pitched for four major-league…

This Week in SABR: May 5, 2017

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April 17, 2003: Cubs explode for 16 runs in win over Reds

“Everybody has been swinging the bat unbelievable and the pitching…

April 30, 1939: Lou Gehrig plays his final game with Yankees

Baseball’s greatest streak ended on a cloudy spring afternoon…

August 30, 1953: Milwaukee Braves set National League home run record

Baseballs were flying out of major-league ballparks in 1953.…

April 26, 1901: Baltimore Orioles win home opener in a new major league

In late January of 1901, American League President Ban Johnson…

August 11, 1943: Mickey, Rube, Harry the Hat, and Volo Song

New York City sports fans with a few dollars in their pockets…
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September 12, 1969: Mets pitchers drive in all the runs in doubleheader sweep

In seven seasons of futility, the New York Mets had never won…

October 30, 2015: Syndergaard, Mets stop Royals in Game Three

Returning home for the third game of the 2015 World Series after…

July 31, 1963: Indians smack four consecutive home runs off Paul Foytack

For all intents and purposes, the ballgame did not figure into…

Seamheads.com updates Negro Leagues Database with 1944 stats

We are pleased to pass along this update from SABR member Gary…

Joe Battin

Joe Battin, a 19th-century infielder, manager and umpire, was…

Bill Kennedy

Any pitcher who strikes out more than 450 batters in a single…

Eddie Mayo

In 1945, The Sporting News reckoned Eddie Mayo as “an excellent…

Chet Nichols

As a 20-year-old rookie, Chet Nichols Jr. led the National League…

Albert Roberge

Infielder Albert Roberge played portions of three seasons with…

Ed Goodson

James Edward “Ed” Goodson (nickname: Goody) had an eight-year…
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