Friday, September 22, 2017

September 22, 1911: 511 Wins For Cy Young

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     On September 22, 1911, the fans cheered "Old" Cy Young in Pittsburgh as they watched him lead his Boston Rustlers to a 1-0 vi...
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Sunday, September 28, 2014

September 28, 1938: Gabby Hartnett, and The Homer In The Gloaming

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     On September 28, 1938, with the game about to be called by darkness at Wrigley Field in Chicago, player/manager Gabby Hartnett launched...
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Monday, September 15, 2014

September 15, 1902: Tinker, Evers, and Chance Turn Their First Double Play

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         On September 15, 1902, at the West Side Grounds in Chicago the famed combination of shortstop Joe Tinker, second baseman Johnny...
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Tuesday, September 9, 2014

September 9, 1965: Sandy Koufax Achieves Perfection

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     On September 9, 1965, at 9:46 p.m. in the City of Angels, Los Angeles, California, Sandy Koufax achieved perfection, by striking out Ch...
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Monday, September 8, 2014

September 8, 1939: Rapid Robert Becomes The Youngest 20 Game Winner

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     On September 8, 1939, at the age of 20 years, 10 months, and 5 days old, Cleveland Indians legend Bob Feller became the youngest pitche...
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Sunday, September 7, 2014

September 7, 1980: Marcol's Blocked Kick Turn Into a Big Win For The Pack

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     On September 7, 1980, tied 6-6 in overtime at Lambeau Field, Chester Marcol of the Green Bay Packers sent the crowd a home happy in a...
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Saturday, August 30, 2014

August 30,1912: Earl Hamilton Records The First No-No in Browns/Orioles History

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     On August 30, 1912, Earl Hamilton of the St. Louis Browns no-hit the Tigers in Detroit, as he led the way to a 5-1 win. The lone Tigers...
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