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The New York Mets had their backs to the wall after a disappointing…
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“Something is in the air in Detroit. It’s contagious. It’s…
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As dawn turned to noon on this Labor Day, Boston fans reveled…
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From the birth of the National Football League, in 1922, it took…
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The romantic affection which Boston always has for the players…
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On occasion, the buildup exceeds the event. Such was the case…
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September 30, 1962, was a warm, sunny day in Chicago as the New…
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“This Sabbath soiree was a great and festive occasion for the…
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The Chicago White Sox exploded, according to sportswriter Robert…
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It was in Philadelphia, it was late September, and it was at…
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Boston Red Sox pitcher Babe Ruth, later nicknamed the Sultan…
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Had anyone asked the Chicago Cubs’ Ron Santo what he expected…
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Tommy McCarthy of the Boston Beaneaters was one of the smartest…
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On America’s birthday, July 4, 1899, the Baltimore Orioles…
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Eric Erickson
Kerby Farrell
This Week in SABR: May 19, 2017
November 1, 2015: Royals rally in 12th inning to win World Series
September 2, 2006: Devil Rays turn rare triple play against Mariners
April 29, 1984: Petry takes no-hitter into 8th to cap Tigers’ historic April
September 6, 1948: Braves break out as Spahn wins 14-inning Labor Day duel
December 9, 1925: Red Grange, Chicago Bears bring professional football to Boston
September 8, 1930: Old-timers make history in charity game at Braves Field
August 13, 1945: KC Monarchs pay a ‘royal’ visit to Braves Field
1947 New York Yankees essays
June 3, 2001: White Sox overcome 6-run deficit, win on Konerko’s walkoff blast
Al Cicotte
Moose Clabaugh
Burt Keeley
September 30, 1962: Mets lose record 120th game of inaugural season
June 3, 1951: Don Newcombe strikes out 12 Cubs in Sunday opener at Ebbets Field
July 7, 1982: Harold Baines belts three home runs at Comiskey Park
September 30, 1945: Versatile René Monteagudo tops out at .301
May 6, 1915: Red Sox pitcher Babe Ruth hits first major-league homer
September 25, 1968: Santo’s walkoff grand slam accounts for all Cubs’ runs
This Week in SABR: May 12, 2017
August 15, 1894: Boston’s Tommy McCarthy traps Pirates in triple play
July 4, 1899: Baltimore’s John McGraw is first player to steal second, third, and home in same inning