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When Mickey Mantle Arrived To Replace the Great DiMaggio
In the spring of 1951, Joe DiMaggio's legendary career was winding down. The 12-time All-Star and three-time Most...
Clipping: Spring Training with the 1951 St. Louis Browns
A clipping from a 1951 edition of The Sporting News shows opera singer Helen Traubel with the manager...
When MLB Players Went On Strike For the First Time
In 1972, Major League Baseball Players had their first full-scale strike, when they walked out on April 1...
Jerry Remy was Mr. Consistency for Red Sox
Jerry Remy, who played ten seasons in the American League for the California Angels and Boston Red Sox...
Senators Florida tryout in 1955 was led by famous scout Engel
There was a time when big league teams held open tryouts in hopes of finding new talent. The...
Vic Wertz was run producer for Tigers in 1950s
Vic Wertz was a dangerous run-producer in the middle of Detroit's lineup in the late 1940s and early...
1950 rule forced Joe DiMaggio to ditch his favorite glove
What rule change prompted Joe DiMaggio to scream foul and get rid of his favorite glove?
Forbes Field Ballpark Cartoon from The Sporting News
In this cartoon, The Sporting News is celebrating Forbes Field, which debuted on June 30, 1909, and was...
Pirates batting champ Paul Waner endorsed Louisville Slugger bats
A vintage Louisville Slugger advertisement featuring Paul Waner, batting champ.