This Week in SABR: April 28, 2017

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Ken Holcombe

Ken Holcombe was a Jehovah’s Witness who first caught the attention…

Dick Phillips

Between games of a doubleheader in Chicago on May 5, 1963, on…

May 23, 1948: Boston Braves win two for Jimmy Fund

Two early-season games at Braves Field on May 23, 1948, were…

April 14, 1929: Sunday baseball in Boston for the first time

The weather turned unseasonably cold, rainy, and windy in Boston…

May 30, 1947: Braves’ Memorial Day sweep spoils Jackie Robinson’s Boston debut

Jackie Robinson’s debut at Braves Field was originally scheduled…

June 2, 1951: The return of the Miracle Braves in Boston

Special events were scheduled throughout the senior circuit season…
Tommy Holmes (Trading Card DB)

June 30, 1951: Jury Box hero Tommy Holmes takes the helm for Braves

During his full-time playing days with the Boston Braves (1942-1950),…
Tommy Holmes (Trading Card DB)

October 6, 1948: Braves beat Bob Feller 1-0 to win Game 1 of World Series

It had been a long time for both teams. A very long time since…

June 22, 1944: Abba Dabba does it again: Jim Tobin’s 5-inning no-hitter

“The record books recognize only those no-hitters that go nine…

June 20, 1931: Boston Braves celebrate Fred Hoey Day

My dear Mr. Whitman, While "days" for baseball players are in…

This Week in SABR: April 21, 2017

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Russ Hall

Russ Hall spent 45 years in baseball, starting with semipro ball…

Neil Allen

Neil Allen enjoyed three good years as a closer with the New…

Don Gile

Don Gile was a catcher and first baseman for the Boston Red Sox…

Jim Jones

Jimmy Jones ended his major-league career with one sweep of his…

Bill Werle

A left-handed entomologist who forged a career in baseball? Handedness…

John Young

John Young carried an impressive 6-foot-3, 210-pound frame during…

June 9, 1946: Ted Williams hits 502-foot ‘red seat’ home run at Fenway Park

Boston Red Sox slugger Ted Williams had promised in late May…

September 20, 1958: Orioles knuckleballer Hoyt Wilhelm no-hits Yankees

The game took only 1 hour and 48 minutes. Before a crowd of 10,941…

October 11, 1948: Bearden, Indians capture World Series championship in Boston

It is hard to find a more important date in Braves Field history…

June 13, 1916: Braves, Reds play longest scoreless duel in MLB history

Thanks to sterling pitching, no clutch hitting, and two umpiring…
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