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
- September 7, 1943: Last-place Allentown beats Connie Mack’s A’s in exhibition
- August 22, 1943: Pitching pharmacist Sam Hyman helps Hartford Senators out of jam
- May 9, 1942: Hoyt Wilhelm begins Hall of Fame professional career with Class D win for Mooresville
- September 1, 1941: Olean’s John Moller collects pitching wins, key hits in last doubleheader before death in World War II
- July 10, 1941: Joe DiMaggio squeaks out a hit on a rainy night to keep streak alive at 49
- July 5, 1940: Another Brooklyn-Boston marathon ends in 20-inning Dodger win
- June 26, 1939: Boston Bees buzz past Class A affiliate Bradford in exhibition
- May 10, 1939: Olean beats Bradford on New York-Penn League’s first day
- May 9, 1938: Willard Hershberger stars as Reds pound Phillies
- June 8, 1934: A’s rookie Mort Flohr’s wayward first pitch nails Babe Ruth
- May 16, 1934: Retired Walter Johnson treats fans, pitches in Indians exhibition vs. Cornell
- May 28, 1930: Pete Alexander bows out in final big-league appearance
- September 11, 1927: Goodbye, Shamokin: Pennsylvania city leaves affiliated ball with win
- September 27, 1924: Rochester no-hits Syracuse for the second time in a month
- April 17, 1923: Reformer, rogue meet before Giants’ win on Opening Day in Boston
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)