Welcome to “This Week in SABR” on Friday, September 19,…
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In May 1949, 23-year-old Bobby Shantz took the mound for the…
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On the eve of the 1952 season, 26-year-old Bobby Shantz was already…
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Philadelphia Athletics left-hander Bobby Shantz – just 5-feet-6…
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The Boston Red Sox had won one and lost one at Kansas City’s…
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The Milwaukee Braves posted the best record in the National League…
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Twelve-year American League veteran Bobby Shantz made his National…
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After he turned heads with 12 hits in his first 22 major-league…
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After being instrumental in the St. Louis Cardinals winning the…
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The Cardinals and Chicago Cubs staged a 10-inning pitchers’…
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After winning the World Series in 1946, the St. Louis Cardinals…
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The Man continued to damage Brooklyn’s pitching. The day after…
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The night of May 19, 1948, Stan Musial strolled six times to…
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Fueled by the St. Louis Cardinals sidelining him during the National…
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On September 28, 1983, the Philadelphia Phillies were on the…
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There was a pennant race going on. This Wednesday night game…
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Smoky Joe Wood had quite a season in 1912, his fourth full year…
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On August 15, 1943, Stan Musial was not yet The Man. That would…
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This Week in SABR: September 19, 2025
September 17, 1964: On eve of Phillies’ collapse, Bobby Shantz earns final career win with marathon relief outing
April 17, 1952: Bobby Shantz smothers Yankees to start MVP campaign for Athletics
April 29, 1955: Record crowd watches Bobby Shantz three-hit Yankees for his first shutout in three years
July 26, 1956: Red Sox beat Athletics, Shantz on Ted Williams’s homer in 10th
May 23, 1961: Braves edge Pirates as Lew Burdette, Bobby Shantz dominate in matchup of veteran pitchers
June 3, 1961: Pirates’ Bobby Shantz shut down Phillies for first win as NL starter
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September 23, 1941: Stan Musial smashes first career home run for Cardinals
August 12, 1946: Stan Musial’s third straight 4-hit game raises batting average to .375
September 28, 1952: Stan Musial returns to mound, clinches sixth NL batting title
July 5, 1949: Stan Musial drives in both Cardinals runs and ends game with outfield assist
October 2, 1949: Stan Musial slugs two homers on final day, but just misses capturing NL batting crown
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May 20, 1948: Stan Musial dominates the Dodgers again as Cardinals complete sweep
May 19, 1948: Stan Musial solidifies ‘The Man’ moniker with second 5-hit game of season
September 18, 2023: Adam Wainwright joins Bob Gibson and Jesse Haines with his 200th win with Cardinals
September 28, 1983: Phillies capture NL East Division title with resounding win over Cubs
September 5, 1951: One last flash from the Red Sox before their season falls apart
September 15, 1912: Red Sox ace Smoky Joe Wood wins 16th consecutive game without a loss
August 15, 1943: Stan Musial hits 2 home runs, drives in 5 runs against Dodgers