This Week in SABR: August 4, 2017

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Charlie Jamieson

Charlie Jamieson was a star American League outfielder during…

Bob Cerv

Bob Cerv survived kamikaze attacks in World War II and put all…

Vedie Himsl

With a career in pro ball spanning 60 years, Vedie Himsl, “the…
Don Wells (Courtesy of the Los Angeles Angels)

Don Wells

In a 20-year major-league broadcasting career with the Chicago…

October 11, 2012: Jayson Werth walkoff HR beats Cardinals in NLDS Game 4

The first journey of the Washington Nationals into postseason…
Herb Score

May 7, 1957: Gil McDougald’s batted ball knocks out Herb Score

Herb Score was on his way to stardom in the major leagues. He…

October 4, 1904: Sam Mertes hits for cycle, then Giants forfeit to Cardinals

The New York Giants and St. Louis Cardinals had scheduled a doubleheader…

This Week in SABR: July 28, 2017

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Lou Clinton

Lou Clinton played right field in 603 of his 691 major-league…

Richie Hebner

During the 1970s and early ’80s, every announcer or writer…

Bob O’Farrell

It is known as “creative license” and in Hollywood it often…

Dusty Rhodes

Four swings made Dusty Rhodes famous. The pinch-hitting hero…

Gary Ryerson

Few players have managed to overcome greater challenges to succeed…

John Stearns

John Stearns was a stalwart on some of the worst New York Mets…

Jeff Yurak

The angle of a bouncing baseball can often shape the course of…

This Week in SABR: July 21, 2017

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May 13, 1942: The pitcher is a slugger: Braves’ Jim Tobin belts three homers

The Boston media had a veritable field day when the Braves' affable…

April 16, 1946: The ‘wearing of the green’ at Braves’ Opening Day

Boston’s baseball fans eagerly awaited the start of the 1946…
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