Jackie Hall of Fame
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Bingo’s 500th
On this day in 1970, Erine Banks took a pitch from Braves righty Pat Jarvis over the wall and into the Wrigley Field bleachers for the 500th home run of his Hall of Fame career. Rico Carty retrieved the ball after it bounced off a fan’s hand. Some future Hall of Famers would also to…
Lefty and Pops
On this day, Willie Stargell (1988) and Steve Carlton (1994) were elected to the @baseballhall #pirates #Phillies
Satchel Paige’s Rules
In honor of Satchel Paige’s 108th-ish birthday today. Here are his famous RULES FOR STAYING YOUNG as presented in his autobiography Maybe I’ll Pitch Forever. 1. Avoid fried meats which angry up the blood. 2. If you stomach disputes you, lie down and pacify it with cool thoughts. 3. Keep the juices flowing by jangling around gently…
HBD Gossage
Happy Birthday to my good friend & former #WhiteSox teammate Rich “Goose” Gossage #HallOfFame View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dick Allen (@dickallen_15)
HBD Lou Brock
The great Lou Brock turns 75 today! #Cardinals #MLB #halloffame #baseball View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dick Allen (@dickallen_15)
Tony Gwynn 1960-2014
Yesterday was a sad day for baseball. We lost a great player and an even better man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Gwynn family, especially Phillies outfielder Tony Gwynn Jr. The internet has exploded with great Tony Gwynn stories and stats… however nothing comes close to what our friend Keith Olbermann…
On this day… Mr. Cub Slugs #500
On this day in 1970, Chicago Cubs first baseman Ernie Banks swung his way into Major League Baseball history with his 500th home run. The historic moment came when Mr. Cub launched a solo shot into left center field in the second inning against Atlanta Braves righty, Pat Jarvis. The game featured six future Hall of Famers, four on the…
HBD Willie Mays
Warm birthday wishes to the great Willie Mays #sfgiants #mets #sayheykid View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dick Allen (@dickallen_15)