May 12, 1959: Harmon Killebrew’s 2 homers, 5 RBIs crush Tigers

The surprising Senators, riding a three-game losing streak, entered…

September 5, 1959: Jim Lemon aids Senators’ 14-2 rout of Red Sox

Washington Senators outfielder Jim Lemon struggled offensively…

May 12, 1961: Boston’s Bill Monbouquette whiffs 17 Senators

It was early in the 1961 season; the Red Sox were 9-12 and the…
Coot Veal (TRADING CARD DB)

April 10, 1961: Washington Senators defeated in first game of expansion era

When the 1960 season ended, Washington Senators fans had good…

April 17, 1953: Mickey Mantle hits a mythic blast at Griffith Stadium

It was the “longest home run in the history of baseball,”…
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This Week in SABR: April 22, 2022

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2022 Larry Ritter Book Award finalists announced

APRIL 22, 2022 — Each year, SABR’s Deadball Era Committee…

Students, apply now for the 2022 SABR Women in Baseball Scholarship

SABR’s Women in Baseball Committee will award one $500 scholarship…
Dwight Gooden (Trading Card DB)

September 17, 1984: Dwight Gooden strikes out 16, but Mets lose to Phillies

Sometimes, you just can’t win for losing. Dwight Gooden’s…

May 29, 1976: Joe Niekro victimizes brother Phil with his only career home run

On May 29, 1976, when brothers Joe and Phil Niekro opposed each…

April 17, 1908: Memphis Turtles win season opener; Tris Speaker debuts for Little Rock

Thomas F. McCullough, business manager of the Southern Association’s…

October 8, 1951: A day of rain, and Reynolds rather than Sain, lifts Yankees in Game 4

After outscoring the New York Yankees 12-6 to take two of the…

April 15, 1962: Pitcher Jim Manning becomes Twins’ first 18-year-old player

Jim Manning’s career as a big-league pitcher lasted only 17…

April 19, 1950: Red Sox win Patriots Day game against the Yankees

The Patriots Day dual-admission doubleheader at Fenway Park constituted…
Don Flinn (BASEBALL-REFERENCE.COM)

Don Flinn

“Flynn is one of the best natural hitters who ever lived, but…
Hugh High (LIBRARY OF CONGRESS)

Hugh High

Hugh High’s brother, Andy, himself a 13-year big leaguer, once…
Hi Jasper (COURTESY OF BILL LAMB)

Hi Jasper

With almost a century having passed since the end of his fitful…
Bobby Marshall (1905 Gopher, University of Minnesota)

Bobby Marshall

Given his achievements, Robert “Bobby” Marshall is one of…
George Starnagle (BASEBALL-REFERENCE.COM)

George Starnagle

During a decade-long career in professional baseball, catcher…
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