New York Giants fans loved Willie Mays, the exciting young…
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It was a Wednesday afternoon in May. The Chicago White Sox were…
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FEBRUARY 8, 2024 — All baseball fans are invited to join…
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Teammates Willie Mays and Don Mueller battled it out for…
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A teenage Willie Mays with the Birmingham Black Barons. Mays’…
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Willie Mays had three hits, Ray Dandridge had four, and Hoyt…
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The New York Giants fell to third place in 1955; even so,…
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On June 16, 1884, the Chicago White Stockings were in Buffalo…
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While the expansion New York Mets were wallowing in the National…
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FEBRUARY 6, 2024 — The All Sports Museum and Hall of Fame of…
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FEBRUARY 6, 2024 — At SABR’s 52nd annual convention on August…
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The early professional careers of Philadelphia Phillies pitcher…
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Join us at the SABR Analytics Conference on March 8-10, 2024,…
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Here’s your chance to vote for the 2024 SABR Analytics Conference…
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For years, Sunday baseball was banned in Boston – and in most…
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April 18, 1952: Willie Mays makes his greatest catch — no, not that one
May 18, 1949: Ted Williams hits his first game-winning homer of the season
More featured speakers announced for 2024 SABR Analytics Conference
September 26, 1954: Willie Mays says ‘hey’ to the National League batting title
September 12, 1948: Willie Mays’ two-out double in 9th saves the day for Black Barons
May 24, 1954: Willie Mays’ 2 homers, 3 hits, and 4 RBIs sink Phillies
May 1, 1951: Willie Mays has 3 hits, makes spectacular catch in Millers’ home opener
September 25, 1955: Willie Mays ties Johnny Mize’s Giants record with 51st home run
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June 16, 1884: Jim O’Rourke hits for the cycle as Bisons rout Chicago
September 6, 1964: Umpire assault mars pennant-deciding game in NY-Penn League
All Sports Museum and Hall of Fame of Southern New Jersey honored with 2024 Russell Gabay Award
Coming soon: Early registration for SABR 52 in Minneapolis
July 21, 2012: Pitchers Matt Cain and Cole Hamels surrender three homers, one to each other
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2024 SABR Analytics Conference: Student Programming
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Vote now for the winners of the 2024 SABR Analytics Conference Research Awards
July 3, 1932: Yankees beat Red Sox in first Sunday baseball game at Fenway Park