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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.
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Winners are not concerned with the goals and accomplishments of others. Winners go out and do what they must.
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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.
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John Drebinger was one of the best, most knowledgeable baseball writers of all time, but even he didn't always make accurate predictions.
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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.
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Willie Has Forgotten Last Season
After managing the team that produced one of the most epic, devastating collapses in baseball history, Willie told reporters "In our mind, we moved on."
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After managing the team that produced one of the most epic, devastating collapses in baseball history, Willie told reporters "In our mind, we moved on."
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Dodgers Player and Team Statistics
The Los Angeles Dodgers have one of the richest franchise histories in baseball. In their honor, please memorize their team and individual hitting and pitching records.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have one of the richest franchise histories in baseball. In their honor, please memorize their team and individual hitting and pitching records.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A mediocre Yankees righthander, in full view of America's baseball fans, makes history by retiring every batter in a World Series game.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Brooklyn Hit .213
The Brooklyn Dodgers of the 1950s produce images of great power hitting teams. That was not the case in 1908, when they were called the Superbas.
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The Brooklyn Dodgers of the 1950s produce images of great power hitting teams. That was not the case in 1908, when they were called the Superbas.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Government interference in a private enterprise has occurred as long the game has been played. Baseball and its fans can manage without politicans.
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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.
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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.
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Slaughter in the 1956 World Series
Without his Game 3 home run, the Yankees would have been down, three games to none. No team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit in games to win the World Series.
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Without his Game 3 home run, the Yankees would have been down, three games to none. No team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit in games to win the World Series.
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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?
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The 1953 Dodgers and the 1975 Reds were great teams, but Brooklyn was just a little better -- or were they?
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The Dodgers Hall Of Fame
From Dazzy Vance in the 1920s to Mike Piazza in the 1990s, the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers have had a plethora of great players. Here are the eleven best of all time.
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From Dazzy Vance in the 1920s to Mike Piazza in the 1990s, the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers have had a plethora of great players. Here are the eleven best of all time.
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The Top 10 Baseball Teams Ever
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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Van de Velde Is Not Alone
Jean Van de Velde is not alone. The 1951 Dodgers, the 2004 New York Yankees and the 1941-42 Toronto Maple Leafs also suffered a memorable collapse of major proportions.
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Jean Van de Velde is not alone. The 1951 Dodgers, the 2004 New York Yankees and the 1941-42 Toronto Maple Leafs also suffered a memorable collapse of major proportions.
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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
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Biography of Vin Scully, voice of the Los Angles Dodgers for 50 years and MLB Hall of Fame broadcaster
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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.
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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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