In 1939, Yankee Stadium hosted the seventh All-Star Game…
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"Martin Duke, the well-known pitcher, died in this city on Saturday,…
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APRIL 4, 2023 — We’re excited to introduce a new addition…
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“Once a Designated Hitter assumes a defensive position this…
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To former Los Angeles Dodgers great Tommy Davis, the American…
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After the American League adopted the designated hitter rule…
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After winning the American League Most Valuable Player Award…
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In 1972 the Boston Red Sox finished a half-game behind the Detroit…
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Add a new baseball book to your collection from the SABR Digital…
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The 1974 baseball season had arrived and all eyes were focused…
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The 1959 New York Yankees (79-75) posted the franchise’s lowest…
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“I really wasn’t scared,” a grinning Chris Pittaro quipped.…
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Fresh off a dazzling postseason, Dave Dravecky was tabbed the…
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Superdome (New Orleans, LA)
Yankee Stadium (New York)
Frank Bowes
Charlie Dorman
Joseph Dorsey
Martin Duke
Bill Engeln
Lee Quillin
Mike Smithson
10,000 images from SABR-Rucker Archive added to Research Collection
September 25, 1973: Yankees lose DH in eighth inning, game in 13th
September 22, 1973: Al Bumbry’s 3 triples, Tommy Davis’s 4 singles lead Orioles in AL East clincher
September 15, 1973: Gates Brown’s bases-clearing double caps Tigers’ comeback win
July 3, 1973: DH Tony Oliva’s three home runs are not enough as Royals beat Twins
May 16, 1973: Despite homer, reigning AL MVP Dick Allen dislikes first DH appearance
April 8, 1973: First hit by the first Red Sox DH, Orlando Cepeda, is walk-off homer over the Yankees
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April 4, 1974: Hank Aaron ties Babe Ruth’s home run record as Braves lose to Reds
April 19, 1960: Maris stars in Yankee debut; Williams passes Gehrig on all-time homer list
April 8, 1985: Detroit’s Chris Pittaro lives up to manager’s hype on celebratory Opening Day
April 4, 1988: Dave Dravecky goes the distance in Giants’ Opening Day win over Dodgers