This Week in SABR: September 30, 2016

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August 3, 1969: Reese pinch-hit slam ends McNally’s streak

Rich Reese had a .322 batting average in 1969 for the Minnesota…

July 8, 1972: Yankees’ Bernie Allen does in former teammates

Bernie Allen was well-known in Minnesota, for bad and good reasons…

August 19, 1965: Dodgers win 15-inning slugfest at Candlestick Park

An ancient Chinese curse says, “May you live in interesting…

July 9, 1991: AL prevails as Toronto hosts All-Star Game and inaugural FanFest

In spring training, newly acquired Toronto Blue Jays outfielder…

This Week in SABR: September 23, 2016

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Hal Bevan

Hard luck dogged [Hal] Bevan through the early seasons of his…

Ralph Brickner

Tall right-handed pitcher Ralph Brickner had an enviable first…

Ben Flowers

Right-handed pitcher Bennett Flowers worked in 76 major-league…

George Susce

Labeled “a right-handed Eddie Lopat ... [George Susce] was…
Dave Ferriss (Trading Card DB)

May 23, 1945: Boo Ferriss beats Browns for fifth straight win

Dave “Boo” Ferriss, an ex-GI discharged from the Army Air…
Dave Ferriss (Trading Card DB)

May 31, 1945: Boo Ferriss wins seventh consecutive game to start career

Dave “Boo” Ferriss, began his major-league career with an…
Dave Ferriss (Trading Card DB)

May 27, 1945: Boo Ferriss one-hits White Sox for sixth consecutive win

Dave “Boo” Ferriss, an ex-G. I. discharged from the Army…
Dave Ferriss (Trading Card DB)

May 18, 1945: Boo Ferriss shuts out White Sox for fourth straight win

Dave “Boo” Ferriss, an ex-GI discharged from the Army Air…
Dave Ferriss (Trading Card DB)

June 6, 1945: Boo Ferriss wins record 8th straight game to start career

Dave “Boo” Ferriss began his major-league career with an…

SABR Digital Library: Boston’s First Nine: The 1871-75 Boston Red Stockings

The newest publication from the SABR Digital Library focuses…
Henry Kimbro (National Baseball Hall of Fame)

Henry Kimbro

Henry Kimbro was a stocky speedster who earned his living slap-hitting…

Frank Lane

Pack your bags. Frank Lane’s in town. The compulsive trader…

This Week in SABR: September 16, 2016

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October 16, 1985: Royals complete comeback against Blue Jays to win AL pennant

When Game Seven of the American League Championship Series began,…

April 7, 1977: A snowy beginning for Toronto’s major-league debut

From the late 1950s to the mid-1970s, Toronto was considered…

October 4, 1942: Cardinals outslug Yankees to take 3-1 advantage in World Series

On Sunday, October 4, 1942, a crowd of 69,902 filled Yankee Stadium…
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