Kurt Blumenau
Kurt Blumenau grew up in the Rochester, New York, area, following the Mets and the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings. After a dozen years as a journalist, he now works in corporate communications in the Boston area. He has a strong interest in the minor leagues, particularly the New York-Penn League, and also enjoys watching college games.
SABR BioProject biographies written by Kurt Blumenau
SABR Games Project stories written by Kurt Blumenau
- April 22, 1959: Carl Yastrzemski contributes to win in first pro game for Raleigh
- July 9, 1958: Relief pitcher carries the load in Eastern League no-hitter
- July 3, 1958: Phillies’ Ed Bouchee returns to baseball after arrest
- June 6, 1958: Ozzie Virgil breaks Detroit Tigers’ color line as first Dominican player in AL
- June 25, 1957: George ‘Babe’ Ruth wins minor-league game with homer
- May 22, 1957: Bradford, Pennsylvania, bids farewell to professional baseball
- May 17, 1957: Harvey’s brother Fred Haddix makes his own no-hit legend for Corning Red Sox
- September 1, 1956: Two no-hitters on same night add drama to Eastern League pennant chase
- May 22, 1956: Troy Herriage earns first and only major-league win for Kansas City A’s
- August 21, 1955: A’s prospect Bob Davis treats Vermont fans to minor-league no-hitter
- June 28, 1955: Cardinals coach Lou Kahn earns ‘permanent record’ with ejection
- June 13, 1955: Two-way threat Bill Monbouquette stars in high school game at old Braves Field
- June 3, 1955: At age 18, Brooks Robinson makes professional baseball debut at second base
- April 30, 1955: Burlington, Vermont, welcomes pro ball with a bang
- September 12, 1954: Ottawa Athletics lose final game as Canada’s capital city loses professional baseball for 40 years
SABR Journal Articles written by Kurt Blumenau
SABR Research Topics written by Kurt Blumenau
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SABR Research Articles written by Kurt Blumenau
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SABR Ballparks written by Kurt Blumenau
- East Field (Glens Falls, NY)
- Four Mile Run Park (Alexandria, VA)
- Johnson Field (Johnson City, NY)
- Maple City Park (Hornell, NY)
- Maple Leaf Stadium (Toronto)
- McDonough Park (Geneva, NY)
- Montgomery Field (Carlsbad, NM)
- Scranton-Dunmore Stadium (Dunmore, PA)
- Silver Stadium (Rochester, NY)
- The Ballpark (Old Orchard Beach, ME)
- Tullar Field (Wellsville, NY)
- Wahconah Park (Pittsfield, MA)