Edward Bennett Williams

One night at Toots Shor’s restaurant, Edward Bennett Williams…

August 31, 1953: Senators nip Browns as Gil Coan homers off Satchel Paige

It wasn’t one of the storied Bill Veeck’s most creative promotions,…

April 23, 1955: Giants, Al Dark confront Jackie Robinson at Ebbets Field

The Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Giants began a three-game…

Ted Sullivan

The Johnny Appleseed of baseball, Timothy Paul “Ted” Sullivan,…

June 12, 1988: Robin Yount hits for the cycle as Brewers blast White Sox

The Milwaukee Brewers were playing .500 baseball through the…

Willie Gisentaner

With a truncated index finger on his pitching hand,1 southpaw…
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This Week in SABR: May 15, 2020

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The SABR Bookshelf: Spring 2020

Periodically throughout the year, SABR.org publishes The…
Ralph Kiner

June 4, 1953: Pirates trade Ralph Kiner to Cubs just before game time

“You know what they say about Chicago. If you don’t like…

June 8, 2005: Wily Mo Pena’s home run caps comeback win for Reds

Bobblehead giveaways are exceedingly popular fan attractions.…

Alexander Bannwart

The life of Alexander Bannwart unfolded like that of a junior-grade…

Dick Enberg

Few post-1960 sportscasters have enjoyed a broader national impact…
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This Week in SABR: May 8, 2020

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Call for papers: 2020 SABR/IWBC Women in Baseball Conference

SABR and the International Women's Baseball Center have announced…

April 27, 1947: A ‘good look’ at Eddie Waitkus on Babe Ruth Day at Wrigley

In the interrogation room at Cook County Jail, Ruth Ann Steinhagen…
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