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Call for papers: 2024 SABR/IWBC Women in Baseball Conference

SABR and the International Women’s Baseball Center have announced…
Oscar Gamble (Trading Card DB)

August 5, 1973: Oscar Gamble homers twice in Cleveland’s comeback win over Milwaukee

American League greats debate the designated hitter, 1973: “It’s…
Gary Carter (Trading Card DB)

April 1, 1976: Gary Carter cut for 16 stitches after slamming into cement outfield wall

Gary Carter had been The Sporting News’ National League Rookie…
Bob Chance (Trading Card DB)

Bob Chance

Bob Chance – a lefty-hitting, righty-throwing right fielder…
Jack Fifield (New York Clipper, July 17, 1897)

Jack Fifield

Right-hander Jack Fifield faced a challenge familiar to second-line…
Walt Tragesser (Birmingham Age-Herald, June 12, 1914)

Walt Tragesser

Walt Tragesser’s career could be defined by the things he missed…

SABR Member Benefit Spotlight: What to Expect at SABR 52 in Minneapolis

MAY 15, 2024 — As a SABR member, you have vast resources and…
Harry Gumbert (SABR-Rucker Archive)

Harry Gumbert

The hallmark of right-handed pitcher Harry Gumbert’s 15-season…
Rick Sutcliffe (ESPN Images)

Rick Sutcliffe

“A big, hard thrower with a ton of guts, `Sut’ was never…
Paul Wachtel (Baseball-Reference.com)

Paul Wachtel

The “Iron Man” of the Texas League1 “A spitter jumping…

September 24, 1957: Dodgers win final game at Ebbets Field

  “On a cool, clear, September night, only 6,702…
Gil Hodges (TRADING CARD DB)

July 18, 1957: Dodgers survive wild ninth inning to win in 11

In reviewing the previous day’s game at Ebbets Field against…

October 10, 1956: Johnny Kucks’ 3-hitter and home runs give Yankees the title

It was the “best pitching in my career,” exclaimed an elated…

October 5, 1956: Dodgers win Game 2 with slugging on the diamond and in parking lot

In 1956 the Dodgers won their fourth pennant in five seasons…

October 3, 1956: Sal Maglie fans 10, bests Whitey Ford in World Series opener

The Dodgers purchased 39-year-old Sal Maglie from the Cleveland…
Clem Labine (TRADING CARD DB)

September 29, 1956: Dodgers take over NL lead after sweep of Pirates

The Brooklyn Dodgers and Milwaukee Braves were battling down…
Carl Erskine (SABR-Rucker Archive)

May 12, 1956: Carl Erskine’s second no-hitter is first to be broadcast on national TV

“Not bad for a junk pitcher, and for nine old men,” shouted…

October 2, 1955: Duke Snider’s blasts move Dodgers to precipice of first title

Duke Snider, Clem Labine, Roy Campanella, and Gil Hodges…
Duke Snider (Trading Card DB)

October 1, 1955: Snider’s bat, glove propel Dodgers to tie World Series in Game 4

“It was not a tidy game, but an exciting one,” declared…
Johnny Podres (National Baseball Hall of Fame Library)

September 30, 1955: Podres, Dodgers narrow Yankees’ lead in Game 3

After “two days of aimless wandering,”1 the Dodgers returned…
George Shuba (Courtesy of Mike Shuba)

June 30, 1955: George Shuba’s walk-off single wins it for Dodgers

The injury-plagued Dodgers played the Giants at Ebbets Field…
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