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Last night’s Larry Dierker Chapter meeting was standing room only for new Houston Astros Skipper Bo Porter as he presented us with a number of “Oh My” moments. An “Oh My” moment is when during the normal course of an event you suddenly recognize that someone is way ahead of you and you are forced […]

The Lefty O’Doul / San Francisco Bay Chapter serves the San Francisco Bay Area. Announcements: To sign up for email announcements from this chapter and receive instant notification of upcoming SABR events in your area, click here to select from the list of chapters, then click “Join Group” () at the top of the chapter […]

On December 2, 2017, the SABR-Quebec Chapter held its fall meeting at Madison’s Restaurant near Olympic Stadium in Montreal. Chapter member Norm King made a presentation about his latest writing project, a book on the 1979 Montreal Expos. Norm is well-known to SABR members for his numerous publications with the SABR BioProject, his contributions to […]

Eighteen members and guests of the Bob Broeg St. Louis Chapter assembled on Monday, April 15, 2019, at the Sports Cafe, 3579 Pennridge Drive in Bridgeton, Missouri. Chapter treasurer Mark Stangl called the meeting to order. On May 2, 2007, the chapter placed a ballpark marker near the ballpark of Harris-Stowe State University, designating it as […]

The Bert Blyleven Chapter, formed in 2017, serves members in continental Europe. The Hall of Fame pitcher and Minnesota Twins broadcaster graciously allowed the use of his name for the new chapter. “It would be an honor,” he said. Blyleven, a Dutch native, is the only European-born player inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame. […]

The Gibson Museum Presents: Boston Baseball’s Colorful Characters On Tuesday evening, May 9, 2017, the Boston Chapter joined the Gibson Museum for an event that celebrates the rich history of baseball in Boston. For several years, the Boston Chapter has presented stories and history that coincide with the era that is also celebrated by the […]

On December 13, 2011, a large crowd of 36 members and friends in the Houston/Larry Dierker Chapter gathered at the Ragin Cajun Restaurant, 4302 Richmond Ave. in Houston, Texas, to hear former Houston Astros player and current Astros broadcaster Jim Deshaies talk about his 25 years in major league baseball. Jim arrived a little early […]

Michael Kelley played only briefly in one major league season. Despite this lack of major league success he was a highly respected minor league player and manager. However, he found himself in extremely hot water with Organized Baseball for three years, starting in 1905. From being a part of a sham sale of the St. […]

Chris Rainey has been a SABR member since the late 1970s when he helped Eugene Murdock transcribe interviews of former players. In 2008 he wrapped up a 35-year teaching/coaching career in Yellow Springs, Ohio.  

  High and Inside The Newsletter of the BioProject Committee Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) February 2016, Volume 1, Number 3 Past newsletters Editor: Stew Thornley From the Editor From the Director Team Ownership Histories Project Advice from the Experts Project Profile: Jan Finkel Project Poobahs From the Editor Check out the new name […]