June 1, 1937: Bill Dietrich resuscitates career with a no-hitter

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August 8, 1931: Bobby Burke throws only Senators no-hitter at Griffith Stadium

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July 3, 1922: Bob Meusel hits for the cycle in Yankees’ 12-1 romp over A’s

On the eve of Independence Day 1922, the New York Yankees exploded…
James (Nixey) Callahan

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April 24, 2016: Chris Heisey’s homer in 16th wins marathon game for Nationals

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July 31, 1932: Lefty Grove shuts out Indians in first game at Cleveland Stadium

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This Week in SABR: October 12, 2018

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May 8, 1963: Don Lock’s 13th-inning grand slam wins it for Senators

Left-hander Don Rudolph stood out for two reasons in the early…

June 21, 1938: Mike Higgins sets record with 12th consecutive hit for Red Sox

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Ed Bauta

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Luther Smith

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Craig Skok

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Bill Richardson

Bill Richardson grew up in an Indiana farming community where…

Ford Frick

Commissioner Ford C. Frick presided over 14 of the most turbulent…

Kevin McReynolds

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