North Carolina student wins 2023 Lee Allen History of Baseball Award

SABR is pleased to announce the winner of the Lee Allen History…
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Kenny Washington

Kenny Washington, known to many as the Jackie Robinson of the…
Bill Stoneman

July 14, 1969: Private First Class Bill Stoneman shuts out Pirates at Jarry Park

At 6:30 A.M. on July 14, 1969, Bill Stoneman was a private first…
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Roy Leslie

Roy Leslie set a professional baseball season record with 73…
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Renie Martin

Right-handed pitcher Renie (pronounced REE-nee) Martin spent…
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Mel McGaha

Mel McGaha’s life was part Frank Merriwell, part Greek tragedy. Like…
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Eric Wedge

Eric Wedge was a chronically injured catcher and designated hitter…
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Gene Bearden

In the American League’s first-ever season-ending tiebreaker,…
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April 12, 2013: Phillippe Aumont earns only career win for Phillies

Phillippe Aumont through 2022 is the highest selected Quebec-born…
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May 15, 2004: Bronson Arroyo shuts out Blue Jays; Kevin Youkilis homers in MLB debut

The May 15, 2004, game in Toronto saw two contributors to the…

April 23, 1961: Phillies’ Art Mahaffey fans franchise record 17 batters

Part of the beauty of baseball is just how unpredictable the…

August 1, 1958: Robin Roberts wins 200th career game

Phillies pitcher Robin Roberts took the mound of Connie Mack…

August 19, 1955: Robin Roberts wins 20th game for sixth straight season

It was a matchup of the NL’s two best pitchers: the Philadelphia…

July 23, 1955: Del Ennis belts three homers for Phillies

On July 22, 1955, two different scenarios were playing out…

June 17, 1954: Roberts being Roberts: Robin goes the distance in 15-inning win

In June of 1954, Phillies fans had a good idea of what they…
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April 13, 1954: Athletics prevail on final Opening Day in Philadelphia

No one knew it was the Athletics' last home opener in Philadelphia,…

September 6, 1952: Robin Roberts tosses marathon for 23rd win

The annual drive for statistics to validate an otherwise disappointing…