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They Didn't Always Hit Home Runs
When fans think of the Brooklyn Dodgers they usually think of Ebbets Field and Brooklyn’s devastating home run power. The Brooklyn Dodgers' last decade, the decade of Jackie Robinson, PeeWee Reese, Duke Snider, Gil Hodges, Roy Campanella, Carl Furillo, and Don Newcombe has left an indelible association between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the home run, but it was not always so.
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When fans think of the Brooklyn Dodgers they usually think of Ebbets Field and Brooklyn’s devastating home run power. The Brooklyn Dodgers' last decade, the decade of Jackie Robinson, PeeWee Reese, Duke Snider, Gil Hodges, Roy Campanella, Carl Furillo, and Don Newcombe has left an indelible association between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the home run, but it was not always so.
brooklyn dodgers • brooklyn • dodgers • ebbets field • world series
But We Beat the Red Sox
Winners are not concerned with the goals and accomplishments of others. Winners go out and do what they must.
yankees-red sox rivalry • yankees • red sox • brooklyn dodgers • new york giants
Winners are not concerned with the goals and accomplishments of others. Winners go out and do what they must.
yankees-red sox rivalry • yankees • red sox • brooklyn dodgers • new york giants
Drebinger Was Wrong
John Drebinger was one of the best, most knowledgeable baseball writers of all time, but even he didn't always make accurate predictions.
brooklyn dodgers • brooklyn • john drebinger • j.g.taylor spink award • staten island advance
John Drebinger was one of the best, most knowledgeable baseball writers of all time, but even he didn't always make accurate predictions.
brooklyn dodgers • brooklyn • john drebinger • j.g.taylor spink award • staten island advance
Jackie Robinson Honored
April 15, 2007 marked the 60th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's memorable debut in the major leagues.
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April 15, 2007 marked the 60th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's memorable debut in the major leagues.
jackie robinson • 42 • brooklyn dodgers • branch rickey • baseball
Are YOU Among Those Who Know That:
Are you among those who know the following?
new york yankees • yankees • mets • new york • brooklyn
Are you among those who know the following?
new york yankees • yankees • mets • new york • brooklyn
Los Angeles Dodgers Scrapbook
The franchise that is now the Los Angeles Dodgers has been around since 1884, played in two cities separated by a continent, had some great players and even better teams.
dodgers team records • dodgers team statistics • dodgers player records • brooklyn dodger history • brooklyn grays
The franchise that is now the Los Angeles Dodgers has been around since 1884, played in two cities separated by a continent, had some great players and even better teams.
dodgers team records • dodgers team statistics • dodgers player records • brooklyn dodger history • brooklyn grays
Black and Konstanty Started
In 1952, Joe Black made his third career start in Game 1 of the World Series. In 1950, Jim Konstanty had made his first start in over two years in Game 1 of the Series.
brooklyn dodgers • charlie dressen • joe black • world series • new york yankees
In 1952, Joe Black made his third career start in Game 1 of the World Series. In 1950, Jim Konstanty had made his first start in over two years in Game 1 of the Series.
brooklyn dodgers • charlie dressen • joe black • world series • new york yankees
Choke
CHOKE: To fail to perform effectively because of nervous agitation or tension, especially in an athletic contest. COLLAPSE: To break down suddenly in strength or health and thereby cease to function.
yankees • 2004 • red sox • san francisco • giants
CHOKE: To fail to perform effectively because of nervous agitation or tension, especially in an athletic contest. COLLAPSE: To break down suddenly in strength or health and thereby cease to function.
yankees • 2004 • red sox • san francisco • giants
First in War, First in Peace, and Last in the AMERICAN League?
It is a statement whose meaning has changed as drastically as baseball itself. “First in war, first in peace, and last in the American League.” Some may believe that Washington is still first in war and first in peace, but it sure isn't in the American League.
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It is a statement whose meaning has changed as drastically as baseball itself. “First in war, first in peace, and last in the American League.” Some may believe that Washington is still first in war and first in peace, but it sure isn't in the American League.
washington • american league • baseball • world series • senators
How Necessary is the Groom?
Twenty first century baseball has devolved into the era of the specialist. It is not unusual for a manager to bring in a pitcher to face one batter, which would be Buddy Groom?s role if he makes the Yankees. But once upon a time, a long time ago, it was quite different.
yankees • world series • brooklyn • dodgers • new york
Twenty first century baseball has devolved into the era of the specialist. It is not unusual for a manager to bring in a pitcher to face one batter, which would be Buddy Groom?s role if he makes the Yankees. But once upon a time, a long time ago, it was quite different.
yankees • world series • brooklyn • dodgers • new york
Mets Slight Old-Time Fans
Mets owner Fred Wilpon puts Brooklyn first, and forgets about fans of the New York Giants with the construction of Citi Field.
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Mets owner Fred Wilpon puts Brooklyn first, and forgets about fans of the New York Giants with the construction of Citi Field.
mets citi field • citi field opening • new york giants • brooklyn dodgers • wilpon owner of mets
The Year Was 1950
The year was 1950, the date was September 19 and the Philadelphia Phillies led the Brooklyn Dodgers by 9 games with 15 left to play. When the season dwindled to a precious single game, so too had Philadelphia’s lead. The last game of the season would be played in Brooklyn and if the Brooks won, they would tie the Phillies for the pennant.
brooklyn dodgers • philadelphia phillies • whiz kids • world series • pennant
The year was 1950, the date was September 19 and the Philadelphia Phillies led the Brooklyn Dodgers by 9 games with 15 left to play. When the season dwindled to a precious single game, so too had Philadelphia’s lead. The last game of the season would be played in Brooklyn and if the Brooks won, they would tie the Phillies for the pennant.
brooklyn dodgers • philadelphia phillies • whiz kids • world series • pennant
We Lost a Few
There are some things that they don't want us to know or want us to forget, not that those of us who really care ever could. The Yankees have lost more World Series than any other franchise in baseball history.
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There are some things that they don't want us to know or want us to forget, not that those of us who really care ever could. The Yankees have lost more World Series than any other franchise in baseball history.
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World Series Perfection
A mediocre Yankees righthander, in full view of America's baseball fans, makes history by retiring every batter in a World Series game.
perfect game • world series • baseball history • no-hit game • don larsen
A mediocre Yankees righthander, in full view of America's baseball fans, makes history by retiring every batter in a World Series game.
perfect game • world series • baseball history • no-hit game • don larsen
Jackie Robinson's 1947 Season
As baseball approaches the 60th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson's historic debut, the great man's career and life should be celebrated by all baseball fans.
jackie robinson • 60th anniversary • jackie robinson's rookie year • tribute • major league baseball
As baseball approaches the 60th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson's historic debut, the great man's career and life should be celebrated by all baseball fans.
jackie robinson • 60th anniversary • jackie robinson's rookie year • tribute • major league baseball
Cleveland, Not Boston: Part 3
Want some more interesting information? Guess who hit a home run off Ralph Branca in Game 1. Right. Robert Brown Thomson, the Staten Island Scot. Thomson and Monte Irvin hit home runs, Jim Hearn pitched a complete game, giving up only an Andy Pafko home run, and the Giants won, 3-1.
giants • dodgers • brooklyn • yankees • ebbets field
Want some more interesting information? Guess who hit a home run off Ralph Branca in Game 1. Right. Robert Brown Thomson, the Staten Island Scot. Thomson and Monte Irvin hit home runs, Jim Hearn pitched a complete game, giving up only an Andy Pafko home run, and the Giants won, 3-1.
giants • dodgers • brooklyn • yankees • ebbets field
A Foreign World Champion
In the near future, there will be an international baseball tournament, and a short time after its inception, there may be a "foreign" World Champion.
foreign world champion • world series • international tournament • world baseball classic • opening day
In the near future, there will be an international baseball tournament, and a short time after its inception, there may be a "foreign" World Champion.
foreign world champion • world series • international tournament • world baseball classic • opening day
Baseball's Top 5 Pitchers
Here are the statistics and biographical sketches of the final five of the Top 10 MLB pitchers since 1950. These are some of the truly great MLB pitchers of all time.
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Here are the statistics and biographical sketches of the final five of the Top 10 MLB pitchers since 1950. These are some of the truly great MLB pitchers of all time.
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Bobby Thomson Traded by the Giants
In need of pitching for 1954, the Giants traded the player who hit the "shot heard 'round the world" for Johnny Antonelli, who helped lead New York to the World Series.
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In need of pitching for 1954, the Giants traded the player who hit the "shot heard 'round the world" for Johnny Antonelli, who helped lead New York to the World Series.
bobby thomson traded • willie mays back from army • johnny antonelli a giant • willie mays led giants • shot heard 'round the world
Game Seven Four Consecutive Years
It is unusual for the visiting team to win the seventh game of the World Series, but it happened every time from 1955-1958.
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It is unusual for the visiting team to win the seventh game of the World Series, but it happened every time from 1955-1958.
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Henry Thompson
Who was the first black player to have played in both major leagues? Who was the first black batter to face a black pitcher? Who were the first two opposing black players to appear on the field at the same time? Which three black players comprised the first all-black outfield---in the World Series no less? One player is part of all of the above.
world series • henry thompson • brooklyn dodgers • new york giants • new york yankees
Who was the first black player to have played in both major leagues? Who was the first black batter to face a black pitcher? Who were the first two opposing black players to appear on the field at the same time? Which three black players comprised the first all-black outfield---in the World Series no less? One player is part of all of the above.
world series • henry thompson • brooklyn dodgers • new york giants • new york yankees
Jackie Robinson Career After 1947
Sometimes people forget that in addition to breaking baseball's color barrier and being a great Civil Rights figure, Jackie Robinson was one great baseball player.
jackie robinson • jackie robinson 1947 • breaking the color barrier • color barrier in baseball • segregation in america
Sometimes people forget that in addition to breaking baseball's color barrier and being a great Civil Rights figure, Jackie Robinson was one great baseball player.
jackie robinson • jackie robinson 1947 • breaking the color barrier • color barrier in baseball • segregation in america
Jackie Robinson's Enduring Legacy
Jackie Robinson's life after baseball was marked by great efforts and great honors. He and Babe Ruth are the most important ballplayers of all time.
jackie robinson • 60th anniversary • jackie robinson day • civil rights movement • april 15
Jackie Robinson's life after baseball was marked by great efforts and great honors. He and Babe Ruth are the most important ballplayers of all time.
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Players, Owners, and Money
Today's older fans enjoy telling young fans how much the old players cared, but that is simplistic. Players cared about winning, but primarily because of money.
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Today's older fans enjoy telling young fans how much the old players cared, but that is simplistic. Players cared about winning, but primarily because of money.
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Poltics and Baseball Don't Mix
Government interference in a private enterprise has occurred as long the game has been played. Baseball and its fans can manage without politicans.
leave game alone • government interference • role models • doubleheader • split doubleheader
Government interference in a private enterprise has occurred as long the game has been played. Baseball and its fans can manage without politicans.
leave game alone • government interference • role models • doubleheader • split doubleheader
Robert Moses
Robert Moses was a master builder responsible for many of the major public works in New York and his philosophies shaped the urban landscape of the 20th century.
robert moses • new york city • triborough bridge • verrazano-narrows bridge • jones beach
Robert Moses was a master builder responsible for many of the major public works in New York and his philosophies shaped the urban landscape of the 20th century.
robert moses • new york city • triborough bridge • verrazano-narrows bridge • jones beach
Say Hey
If Willie Mays played today, he would be the best player in the game. Virtually every day he played, Mays demonstrated how great he was, greatness that no statistical formulas can ever reveal.
willie mays • mickey mantle • babe ruth • ty cobb • jackie robinson
If Willie Mays played today, he would be the best player in the game. Virtually every day he played, Mays demonstrated how great he was, greatness that no statistical formulas can ever reveal.
willie mays • mickey mantle • babe ruth • ty cobb • jackie robinson
The Dodgers Against the Reds
The 1953 Dodgers and the 1975 Reds were great teams, but Brooklyn was just a little better -- or were they?
brooklyn dodgers • cincinnati reds • world series • jackie robinson • duke snider
The 1953 Dodgers and the 1975 Reds were great teams, but Brooklyn was just a little better -- or were they?
brooklyn dodgers • cincinnati reds • world series • jackie robinson • duke snider
The Top 10 Baseball Teams of All Time
Many great teams have come and gone over the past 140 years of major league baseball. Here is our list of the ten best baseball teams of all time.
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Many great teams have come and gone over the past 140 years of major league baseball. Here is our list of the ten best baseball teams of all time.
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Vin Scully Biography
Biography of Vin Scully, voice of the Los Angles Dodgers for 50 years and MLB Hall of Fame broadcaster
vin scully biography • voice of the dodgers • broadcaster of the century • mlb hall of fame broadcaster • famous irish americans
Biography of Vin Scully, voice of the Los Angles Dodgers for 50 years and MLB Hall of Fame broadcaster
vin scully biography • voice of the dodgers • broadcaster of the century • mlb hall of fame broadcaster • famous irish americans
When Ryan Criticized Hodges
The young fireballer said that the Mets failed to help him develop, partially because manager Gil Hodges and pitching coach Rube Walker were uncommunicative.
mets • he • ryan • fregosi • hodges
The young fireballer said that the Mets failed to help him develop, partially because manager Gil Hodges and pitching coach Rube Walker were uncommunicative.
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Five Best World Series Since 1950
These five championship series were the best since the dawn of baseball's television age.
best world series games • best world series ever • great world series games • 1991 world series smoltz morris • 1975 world series fisk homer
These five championship series were the best since the dawn of baseball's television age.
best world series games • best world series ever • great world series games • 1991 world series smoltz morris • 1975 world series fisk homer
Baseball and Autumn in New York
For ten straight years the World Series was played in New York City, usually between two New York teams. DiMaggio, Robinson, Mays and Mantle were among the heroes.
world series • dominant new york teams • baseball championships • new york baseball teams • casey stengel
For ten straight years the World Series was played in New York City, usually between two New York teams. DiMaggio, Robinson, Mays and Mantle were among the heroes.
world series • dominant new york teams • baseball championships • new york baseball teams • casey stengel
The Dodgers in New Jersey
The New York Times reported that the decision did NOT foreshadow a shift to another city, but did acknowledge that the team could move at some future date.
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The New York Times reported that the decision did NOT foreshadow a shift to another city, but did acknowledge that the team could move at some future date.
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The Giants' Plans Changed
The Giants' owner asked fans why the Giants should be interested in moving to the west coast. He assured them that the team would remain the New York Giants.
giants' plans • giants' owner horace stoneham • 1954 world champions • champion giants • 1954 world series
The Giants' owner asked fans why the Giants should be interested in moving to the west coast. He assured them that the team would remain the New York Giants.
giants' plans • giants' owner horace stoneham • 1954 world champions • champion giants • 1954 world series
Top Baseball Hitters of the 1950s
After a decade interrupted by war, baseball returned to its full glory during the 1950s. Here are the very best hitters from the Rock n' Roll decade.
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After a decade interrupted by war, baseball returned to its full glory during the 1950s. Here are the very best hitters from the Rock n' Roll decade.
best hitters of 1950s • top hitters of 1950s • best 1950s hitters • mickey mantle • willie mays
World Series MVP Guide (1955-1979)
From Johnny Podres to Don Clendenon, here are the guys who came through at the biggest time of the baseball year.
johnny podres world series mvp 1955 • bob gibson world series mvp 1964 1767 • white ford world series mvp 1961 • don larsen perfect game 1956 world series • brooks robinson world series mvp
From Johnny Podres to Don Clendenon, here are the guys who came through at the biggest time of the baseball year.
johnny podres world series mvp 1955 • bob gibson world series mvp 1964 1767 • white ford world series mvp 1961 • don larsen perfect game 1956 world series • brooks robinson world series mvp
Three-Time MLB Baseball MVPs
Jimmie Foxx was the first three time winner, and Alex Rodriguez is the most recent to accomplish the feat, but Barry Bonds has more MVP trophies than anyone else.
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Jimmie Foxx was the first three time winner, and Alex Rodriguez is the most recent to accomplish the feat, but Barry Bonds has more MVP trophies than anyone else.
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Blue in the Face, the love of Brooklyn
The review of Paul Auster and Wayne Wang's film, <i>Blue in the Face</i>.
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The review of Paul Auster and Wayne Wang's film, <i>Blue in the Face</i>.
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Texas to retire Williams' No. 34
The University of Texas has announced that it will retire the No. 34 made famous by Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams. Click here to find out more about this story and the rest of this week's college football news.
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The University of Texas has announced that it will retire the No. 34 made famous by Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams. Click here to find out more about this story and the rest of this week's college football news.
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A History of Negro League Baseball
The history of the Negro Leagues is even more interesting and complex than the origins of the Major Leagues.
negro league baseball • history of negro league baseball • black baseball leagues • discrimination in baseball • blacks in baseball
The history of the Negro Leagues is even more interesting and complex than the origins of the Major Leagues.
negro league baseball • history of negro league baseball • black baseball leagues • discrimination in baseball • blacks in baseball
Baseball Survives World War II
The quality of big league ball almost hit bottom in 1945. V-E and V-J Days started the return of the stars just in time.
wartime baseball • baseball history • 1945 season • national pastime • roosevelt on baseball
The quality of big league ball almost hit bottom in 1945. V-E and V-J Days started the return of the stars just in time.
wartime baseball • baseball history • 1945 season • national pastime • roosevelt on baseball
Baseball's Greatest Catchers
Although many catchers labor almost anonymously behind their masks, the contributions of the best of them have long been hailed. Some are among baseball's immortals.
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Although many catchers labor almost anonymously behind their masks, the contributions of the best of them have long been hailed. Some are among baseball's immortals.
great baseball catchers • all-time best catchers • contributions of catchers • catching immortals • contributions to baseball teams
Bizarre
Last night, Yankees fans watched “their” team on channel 9. Mets fans watched “their” team on channel 11. How surrealistic.
yankees • new york • new york yankees • mets • new york mets
Last night, Yankees fans watched “their” team on channel 9. Mets fans watched “their” team on channel 11. How surrealistic.
yankees • new york • new york yankees • mets • new york mets
Inter-league Play Here To Stay In MLB
Attendance has jumped in the 12 years that Major League Baseball introduced regular season play between American and National League teams
inter-league play in mlb • mlb players strike in 1994 leads to inter-league p • inter-city rivalries in mlb interleague play • new york yankees-new york mets rivalary • chicago cubs-chicago white sox rivalry
Attendance has jumped in the 12 years that Major League Baseball introduced regular season play between American and National League teams
inter-league play in mlb • mlb players strike in 1994 leads to inter-league p • inter-city rivalries in mlb interleague play • new york yankees-new york mets rivalary • chicago cubs-chicago white sox rivalry
Major League Pitching Records
Pitching is the key to winning games and winning championships. here are some of the best (and worst) records for hurlers in Major League History.
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Pitching is the key to winning games and winning championships. here are some of the best (and worst) records for hurlers in Major League History.
major league pitching records • pitching records • most wins single season • most wins career • most strikeouts career
New York Baseball Stadiums
The new homes of the New York Yankees and New York Mets are not what the teams were use to in their old stadiums
new york baseball stadiums jury still out • new york baseball stadiums costly • yankee stadium is a bandbox • citi field a pitchers park • yankee stadium has unfamilier feel
The new homes of the New York Yankees and New York Mets are not what the teams were use to in their old stadiums
new york baseball stadiums jury still out • new york baseball stadiums costly • yankee stadium is a bandbox • citi field a pitchers park • yankee stadium has unfamilier feel
Pride of October: As Good As It Gets
Pride of October by Bill Madden is a wonderful, insightful, truly enjoyable book about the New York Yankees as seen through the eyes of great and not so great Yankees from the 1930s to the present.
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Pride of October by Bill Madden is a wonderful, insightful, truly enjoyable book about the New York Yankees as seen through the eyes of great and not so great Yankees from the 1930s to the present.
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The Autumn of '49
The '49 American League season came down to one game between the Yankees and Red Sox. The contest was a portent of epic battles to come.
baseball history • summer of '49 • yankees and red sox • joe dimaggio • ted williams
The '49 American League season came down to one game between the Yankees and Red Sox. The contest was a portent of epic battles to come.
baseball history • summer of '49 • yankees and red sox • joe dimaggio • ted williams
The Biggest Game Winners
Home runs have provided some of the highest drama in baseball history. They are at their best when they provide a sudden end to an important game.
dramatic home runs • historic homers • world series winning home runs • pennant winning home runs • exciting baseball
Home runs have provided some of the highest drama in baseball history. They are at their best when they provide a sudden end to an important game.
dramatic home runs • historic homers • world series winning home runs • pennant winning home runs • exciting baseball
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