June 3, 1954: Thompson, Mays power Giants over Cardinals with five-homer barrage

On the first Thursday of June in 1954, it seemed that everyone…
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April 8, 2013: Boston Red Sox win ninth consecutive home opener

In 2005 the Boston Red Sox were defending World Series champions…
John Adams (Courtesy of the Cleveland Guardians)

August 24, 1973: Rare Duffy power surge gives Cleveland a win in John Adams’ debut on drums

There wasn’t a lot on the line when the Cleveland Indians and…
Jim Hickman (Trading Card DB)

Jim Hickman

Known as “Gentleman Jim” and the “Ice Man,” Tennessee…
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Leovigildo Xiqués

Until the Negro Leagues were officially recognized as major leagues…
Jeff Richardson (Trading Card DB)

Jeff Richardson

Infielder Jeff Richardson played in the major leagues every other…
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This Week in SABR: April 21, 2023

Welcome to "This Week in SABR" on Friday, April 21, 2023. Click…

SABR 51: Chicago Historic Ballpark Sites Bus Tour

At this summer's SABR 51 convention, attendees will have an opportunity…
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April 22, 1971: Castoff Luis Tiant loses frigid Triple-A home opener

The Triple-A Rochester Red Wings’ home opener against the Richmond…
Tim McCarver

October 12, 1964: Tim McCarver’s 10th-inning homer wins Game 5 for Cardinals

Tim McCarver’s major-league baseball life spanned 60 years,…
Johnny Mize

September 13, 1953: Johnny Mize’s final home run beats Indians

“How good a hitter was Mize? He was Lou Gehrig good. He was…
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