Bill Rapps and Gus Hetling (TRADING CARD DB)

September 20, 1912: Smoky Joe Wood foiled by Tigers after 16 straight wins

For both major leagues, 1912 “was a banner year for streaks…

September 26, 1912: Reds rally for 10 runs in 9th, but Cubs pull out a late victory

The Cincinnati Reds, trailing the Chicago Cubs 9-0 after eight…
Jeff Tesreau (TRADING CARD DB)

October 15, 1912: Giants tie the World Series with a lopsided win in Game 7

If Red Sox owner James McAleer had made a bundle betting against…

April 5, 1913: Ebbets Field opens with inaugural exhibition game

The first baseball game in Ebbets Field was an exhibition…

April 9, 1913: Brooklyn falls in first regular-season game at Ebbets Field

The iconic main entry of Ebbets Field was located at the…

April 26, 1913: Chicago’s Reb Russell earns a walk-off first win thanks to Shano Collins

People were beginning to take notice of Ewell Russell. How could…