Articles.2011-BRJ40-1 – Society for American Baseball Research

Shown in 1912, when he hit .309 with 11 homers (third-best in the NL), 84 RBI, and 37 steals and finished 18th in MVP voting. Pretty good for a “bonehead.”

A Baseball with a Story: Fireworks in Philadelphia, July 4, 1911

Sid Loberfeld: Brooklyn’s Early Radio Baseball Broadcaster

Hall of Fame lefty was twice victimized by batters swinging at intentional balls.

Surprise Swings at Intentional Balls

The Infinitely Long MLB Plate Appearance

Choosing Among Winners of the 1981 AL ERA Title

Most famous alumni of the 26-inning game against Decatur on May 31, 1909. He played more than 1,500 major league games.

The Marathon Game: Endless Baseball, its Prelude, and its Aftermath in the 1909 Three-I League

Interesting Inter-American League Items

spent several decades in baseball, forever clinging to his dream of a professional summer league in Latin America.

When a Dream Plays Reality in Baseball: Roberto Maduro and the Inter-American League

Left to right: Chris Guccione, Brian O’Nora, Phil Cuzzi, and Jerry Crawford

Observations of Umpires at Work

Provided superb offense in the Detroit outfield between 1912 and 1923. He did not reach the World Series, however, until his final season, 1925, which he finished in Washington.

The Longest Streaks of Consecutive Games in Which a Detroit Tiger Has Scored a Run (1920–44)

A fine defensive shortstop, helped the Tigers win the AL title in 1934 and the World Series in 1935.

The Authorized Correction of Errors in Runs Scored in the Official Records (1920–44) for Detroit Tigers Players

Modeling Perfect Games and No-Hitters in Baseball

Now I Can Die In Peace

Why A Curse Need Not Be Invoked To Explain The Cubs’ Woes

29 Years and Counting: A Visit With Longtime Cubs Scout Billy Blitzer

Growing Up With The 1950s Cubs

The Chicago Cubs and ‘The Headshrinker’: An Early Foray into Sports Psychology

Fans depart Wrigley Field via the diamond. Note the temporary bleachers set up beyond the left field wall on Waveland Avenue as well as the “jury box” section in left-center field.

Wrigley Field: A Century of Survival

Weathering Spring Training: The Chicago Federals in Shreveport, Louisiana, 1914

The defensive heart of the 1906–10 Cubs.

The 1906-10 Chicago Cubs: The Best Team in National League History

Chicago’s Role in Early Professional Baseball

The Cubs Fan Paradox: Why Would Anyone Root For Losers?

Baseball Research Journal, Spring 2011 (Vol. 40, No. 1)

Spring 2011 Baseball Research Journal

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