Jake Weimer (TRADING CARD DB)

August 24, 1906: Tornado Jake Weimer tosses abbreviated no-hitter for Reds

A torrential rainfall postponed the second game of a three-game…
Walter Johnson (NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME LIBRARY)

July 28, 1927: Walter Johnson records 417th and final career win for Senators

On April 27, 1926, Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators…

The SABR Bookshelf: Fall 2020

Periodically throughout the year, SABR.org publishes The SABR…
Malachi Hogan

Malachi Hogan

It’s not unusual for a player who has a cup of coffee in the…
Barry Larkin (TRADING CARD DB)

Barry Larkin

Rare is the professional athlete who is privileged to play his…
Lou Novikoff (TRADING CARD DB)

Lou Novikoff

In professional baseball from 1937 to 1950, Lou Novikoff batted…
Ginger Shinault (NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME LIBRARY)

Ginger Shinault

A bit contributor behind the plate for the Cleveland Indians…
Clarence Smith (COURTESY OF STEPHEN V. RICE)

Clarence Smith

Inspired by the debut of pitcher “Noodles” Hahn, the Dayton…
Bob Spade (TRADING CARD DB)

Bob Spade

Right-handed pitcher Bob Spade had one notable season in the…

Seamheads.com updates Negro Leagues Database with 1926 stats

By Gary Ashwill We are pleased to announce the addition of 1926…
Mule Suttles (TRADING CARD DB)

August 11, 1935: The Mule Kicks the Maestro in Negro Leagues all-star game

At a time when a pint of Kentucky bourbon cost $1.251 and a…

August 6, 1939: Late home runs lift West to win in Negro League all-star game

As the Cheers resident know-it-all Cliff Clavin might have said,…

May 24, 1929: Ted Lyons hurls 21-inning complete game in epic struggle

The staggering, awe-inspiring numbers point to an era in baseball…

June 22, 1938: Hank Steinbacher records perfect 6-for-6 day with White Sox

In a three-year big-league career, Chicago White Sox rookie right…

Sam Malone

Near Boston Common and downstairs from Melville’s Seafood Restaurant,1…
Early Wynn (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

October 1, 1959: White Sox clobber Dodgers in World Series opener

After a 40-year drought, the Chicago White Sox clinched the American…
Charlie Neal (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

October 2, 1959: Dodgers’ clutch homers sink White Sox in Game 2

A swarm of excited White Sox fans converged on the South Side…
Early Wynn (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

May 1, 1959: Early Wynn homers late, throws one-hitter for White Sox

In December 1957 the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Indians…

July 17, 1989: Carlton Fisk records 2,000th career hit

On July 17, 1989, the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox…
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