Mickey Mantle (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

August 4, 1963: Mickey Mantle returns to Yankees in a pinch

Mickey Mantle, known for his prodigious home runs, was also known…
Sal Maglie

April 18, 1950: Sal Maglie returns to Giants after four-season suspension hiatus

When Sal Maglie reached the major leagues on August 9, 1945,…

October 2, 1968: Bob Gibson strikes out 17 to set World Series record

Press previews of the opening game of the 1968 World Series understandably…
John Denny (TRADING CARD DB)

August 19, 1979: John Denny, George Hendrick lead Cardinals past Giants

For John Denny and George Hendrick, their actions absolutely…
TWIS archives

This Week in SABR: August 21, 2020

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The SABR Bookshelf: Summer 2020

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SABR donates $3,700 to Heart to Heart International nonprofit

AUGUST 20, 2020 — SABR has made a donation of more than $3,700…
Chico Walker (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

Chico Walker

Chico Walker once told Boston sportswriter Peter Gammons, “Getting…
Bob Lemon (TRADING CARD DB)

June 30, 1948: Cleveland’s Bob Lemon throws a no-hitter against the Tigers

As June 1948 neared its conclusion, the 1948 American League…
Fritz Dorish (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

April 18, 1953: White Sox and Indians combine for 26 walks

The Cleveland Indians and the Chicago White Sox were both optimistic…
Russ Meyer (TRADING CARD DB)

May 24, 1953: Russ Meyer ejected, Gil Hodges snaps slump as Dodgers crush Phillies

“It’s too hot for a sermon today. Go home, keep the commandments,…
Gaylord Perry (TRADING CARD DB)

July 3, 1974: Cleveland’s Gaylord Perry wins 15th straight game

Perhaps the American League standings were upside down. They…
Bill Collins (LIBRARY OF CONGRESS)

October 6, 1910: Boston rookie Bill Collins hits for a natural cycle

In 1910 attendance at the South End Grounds, home of the Boston…
Johnny Mize (TRADING CARD DB)

July 18, 1950: Johnny Mize homers twice, Yankees crush Browns

“The pitcher has to throw a strike sooner or later, so why…
Tom Seaver (TRADING CARD DB)

July 4, 1972: Tom Seaver loses no-hitter in ninth inning on Independence Day

When fireworks launched on America’s 196th birthday, the nighttime…
Tom Seaver (TRADING CARD DB)

May 1, 1974: Tom Seaver strikes out 16 in 12 innings, but Mets fall to Dodgers

Tom Seaver pitched with the precision of a NASA engineer using…
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