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…
Leovigildo Xiqués (Courtesy of Rory Costello)

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…
TWIS archives

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…
Luis Tiant (Trading Card DB)

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…
Yankee Stadium 1923-2008: America's First Modern Ballpark, edited by Tara Krieger and Bill Nowlin
SuttcliffeRick

June 26, 1994: Rick Sutcliffe wins in return trip to Wrigley Field with Cardinals

On what was supposed to be Harry Caray Day, a familiar face returned…
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