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This Day in Baseball: Beware the Flying Dog

Joshua Sadlock
Feb 24, 2015
Baseball History, Features
By my estimation, there is nothing more quintessentially American than a middle aged man dressed in a polyester lion costume launching hot dogs into a crowd with an air gun. The only thing that I can think of t...

This Day in Baseball: A Farewell to Ebbets Field

Joshua Sadlock
Feb 23, 2015
Baseball History, Features
Today marks a sad day in baseball history. On this day in 1960, demolition began on venerable Ebbets Field in Brooklyn. The stadium was no longer needed following the Dodgers move to Los Angeles. Many former Br...

This Day in Baseball: They Play Where?

Joshua Sadlock
Feb 22, 2015
Baseball History, Features
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On this day in 2005, California Democrat Tom Umberg introduces legislation that would force sports teams to add a disclaimer if they do not play their home games in the location used in the team name. The "Trut...

This Day in Baseball: Rose Under Fire

Joshua Sadlock
Feb 21, 2015
Baseball History, Features
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On this day in 1989, Pete Rose met with Commissioner Peter Uberroth and Commissioner-elect Bart Giamatti to discuss the allegations that Rose - manager of the Cincinnati Reds at the time - had been betting on b...

This Day in Baseball: Pop Culture Edition

Joshua Sadlock
Feb 20, 2015
Baseball History, Features
A happy Friday readers! Today, we will take a detour into the world of pop culture. On this day in 1992, The Simpsons aired one of my all-time favorite episodes, "Homer at the Bat."  This was The Simpsons first...

This Day in Baseball: Fernando Valenzuela

Joshua Sadlock
Feb 19, 2015
Baseball History, Features, Los Angeles Dodgers, National League
2/19 On this day in 1983, Fernando Valenzuela became the first player in baseball history to be awarded over $1,000,000 through the arbitration process.  The Los Angeles Dodgers young Mexican pitcher had tak...

This Day in Baseball: 2/17

Joshua Sadlock
Feb 17, 2015
Baseball History, Features
On this day in 1990, Yankees scout Herb Raybourn made what seemed at the time a relatively insignificant signing.  Raybourn came to terms on a $3,000 contract with a slight 20 year-old pitcher from Panama City....

This Day in Baseball: 2/16

Joshua Sadlock
Feb 16, 2015
Baseball History, Features
On this day in 1950, Honus Wagner, "The Flying Dutchman," officially retired from baseball.  Wagner's professional baseball career spanned nearly four decades.  He followed up his 21 year playing career with an...

This Day in Baseball: 2/15

Joshua Sadlock
Feb 15, 2015
Baseball History, Features
On this day in 1946, Hank Greenberg signed a $60,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers.  Three days after signing the contract, Greenberg married Caral Gimbel, New York City department store heiress.  Hammerin' ...

This Day in Baseball: 2/14

Joshua Sadlock
Feb 14, 2015
Baseball History, Features
On this day in 1887, the Chicago White Stockings sold Mike "King" Kelly to the Boston Beaneaters for $10,000 - or roughly half of what Miguel Cabrera will earn per plate appearance this season. It was a record ...
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