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Hiram Bithorn Stadium (San Juan, PR)

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Vic Johnson

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Yank Terry

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Jackie Tobin

Jackie Tobin's older brother, Jim Tobin, pitched in the major…

Larry Jackson

Almost. That’s Larry Jackson’s career in a word. He almost…

Al Mamaux

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Rip Russell

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Ben Steiner

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Lee Thomas

After being stuck in the New York Yankees minor-league system…

September 25, 2014: Yankees bid farewell to captain Jeter with walkoff win

Thursday, September 25, 2014, was a rare day in New York. It…

May 17, 1979: Schmidt’s Phillies outslug Kingman’s Cubs, 23-22

In what could be billed as one of the wildest games in major-league…

August 6, 1967: Dean Chance is perfect for five innings

The conclusion of a three-game series in Minnesota the first…

This Week in SABR: March 25, 2016

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August 1, 1937: Gehrig hits for the cycle but DiMaggio’s home run grabs headlines

Lou Gehrig became the second New York Yankees player to hit for…

October 24, 1992: Blue Jays become first Canadian team to win World Series

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Seamheads.com updates Negro Leagues Database with 1939 stats

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Ernie Andres

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Alex Hoyle

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Pat Newnam

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Frank Selee

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Quincy Trouppe

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Joseph Tysko

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Jim Wilson

Pitcher Jim Wilson was a right-hander who played 16 years in…
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