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Tough Crowd In New York
For those who think that the Yankees have set high expectations for their franchise, check this out:On this day back in 1974, despite a 99-63 record, the Yankees fire Yogi Berra after losing the 1964...
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Reggie Jackson -- Mr. October
It was on this date in 1977 that Reggie Jackson hits three home runs on three consecutive pitches propelling the Yankees to their twenty-first World Championship. 'Mr. October' also hit a homer in his...
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Happy Birthday Mickey Mantle
Back on this day in 1931, Mickey Mantle, the 'Commerce Comet' is born in Spavinaw, Oklahoma. The newborn's dad names his son after Mickey Cochrane not realizing the major leaguer catcher's real name is...
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1982 World Series Game 7 Hero Keith Hernandez
Today exactly 30 years ago, the Brewers, playing in their first World Series, are unable to hold on to a 3-1 lead in Game 7, when the Cardinals, thanks to Keith Hernandez's two-run sixth inning single,...
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Carlton Fisk's Dramatic Walk Off Home Run
On this day in 1975, in the bottom of 12th inning of Game Six at Fenway Park, Red Sox backstop Carlton Fisk hits one of the most dramatic home runs in major league history forcing a seventh game with...
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Gary Carter Hits Two Dingers In World Series Game
On this day back in 1986, after losing the first two games at home, the Mets pull even with the Red Sox in the World Series. Gary Carter's two Fenway Park home runs powers New York to a 6-2 victory in...
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Joe Carter's Walk-Off World Series Home Run
Thanks to Joe Carter's dramatic ninth inning three-run homer, the Blue Jays beat the Phillies 8-6 to win their second consecutive World Championship. The Toronto outfielder becomes just the second...
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Remembering Jackie Robinson
On this day back in 1972, Jackie Robinson, the first black player of the 20th century dies of heart disease at his home in Stamford, Connecticut. The 53-year old Hall of Famer broke the color line...
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A Sad Anniversary For Bill Buckner
On this day back in 1986, one strike from defeat, the Mets tie the game on a wild pitch and then, thanks to Bill Buckner's error, win Game 6 knotting the Fall Classic at three games apiece. This event...
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Has a Pitcher Ever Homered in the World Series?
Amazingly, it has happened 15 times. On this day back in 2008, in a 10-2 rout of the Rays in Game 4 of the World Series, right-hander Joe Blanton hits a home run making it only the 15th time in the...
View ArticleSay It Isn't So Mr. DiMaggio
Back on this day in 1954, former Yankees superstar Joe DiMaggio's and actress Marilyn Monroe's well-publicized stormy marriage ends in divorce. The famous movie star filed on the grounds of mental...
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Matt Williams Homers Into the Record Books
On this day in 2001, with his seventh inning three-run shot off New York's Andy Pettitte, Matt Williams becomes the first player in World Series history to hit home runs with three different teams. The...
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Willie Mays Gambles On Opportunity
Back on this day in 1979, Hall of Fame outfielder Willie Mays, one of the game's most popular players, severs all ties with major league baseball when he accepts a public relations job with an Atlantic...
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Sandy Koufax Cy Young Winner and MVP
On this day in 1963, Sandy Koufax, who unanimously won the Cy Young Award six days ago, is also named the National League's MVP. The Dodger legend out points Pirates' infielder Dick Groat, 237-190.
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Trading a Player for a Manager???
On this day back in 1960, the Giants trade infielder Andy Rodgers to Milwaukee for Alvin Dark. San Francisco obtains their former team captain not to be a player, but rather to be the team's new...
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Pascual Perez RIP
Today was a day of sad news for those who remember Pascual Perez. According to multiple reports, he was stabbed and killed in a home invasion the day after receiving his pension from MLB. I will always...
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Will the Thrill Is Gone Into Retirement
On this day in 2000, after a 15-year big league career, first baseman Will Clark announces his retirement. 'The Thrill' ends his playing days with the McGwire-less Cardinals supplying the Redbirds with...
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Sandy Koufax Wins the Cy Young Award
On this day back in 1965, in an unanimous vote, Sandy Koufax (26-8, 2.04, 382) wins the Cy Young Award. The Dodger southpaw also received the honor in 1963 and will be named again next season.
View ArticleOh the Home Run Champion!
On this day in 1980, Japan's all-time home run hitter, Sadaharu Oh, retires from professional baseball. The Tokyo Yomiuri Giants' first baseman hit a record 868 home runs in his 22-year playing career.
View ArticleHonus Provides a Bonus
Exactly two years ago, one of the approximately 60 rare T206 Honus Wagner baseball cards, auctioned off by the Baltimore-based School Sisters of Notre Dame, is acquired by a sporting card store owner...
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Big Unit Wins the Cy Young Award
On this day back in 2002, Randy Johnson wins his fifth Cy Young Award, the fourth consecutive with the Diamondbacks. The 39-year old southpaw, with 24 victories, 334 strikeouts and a 2.32 era, becomes...
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Bench Wins MVP Again
On this day 40 years ago and for the second time in three years, Reds' catcher Johnny Bench (.270, 40, 125) wins the National League MVP award.I actually met Johnny Bench when he visited one of my best...
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Strawberry Leaves the Mets - Now a Dodger
On November 8, 1990, Darryl Strawberry, the Mets all-time home run leader (252), ends his eight-year turbulent tenure with New York. The slugging right fielder signs a five-year free-agent deal with...
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Robin Yount Wins MVP
Exactly thirty years ago today, Brewers' shortstop Robin Yount (.331, 29, 114) wins the American League MVP unanimously. The 26-year old future Hall of Famer (1999) captures all 27 first place votes...
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2013 Topps is Live!!!
Although my local Walmart doesn't have it yet, 2013 Topps is live! I can't wait to bust a few boxes and enter some codes for a chance at a million dollars!!!
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