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Fun Fact of the Day: Hall of Fame center fielders Duke Snider, Willie Mays, and Mickey Mantle were all playing in New York during the 1950’s. Duke played for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Willie played for the New York Giants, and Mickey Mantle played for the Yankees. Ebbets Field, Yankee Stadium, and the Polo Grounds were making riches every year in the 1950’s as each team was full of talent with the three CF’s, all in their prime, leading the charge. Duke, Willie, and Mickey were all class A guys off the field as well, collecting nicknames from fans and sportscasters. Continue reading The 1950’s in New York→

Legend: The 1971 Baltimore Orioles team was exceptional, as all four of their starting pitchers won at least 20 games each. The Orioles finished the 1971 season with a record of 101-57, but lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates in Game 7 of the World Series. The 4 pitchers on the O’s squad to win at least 20 games each were Mike Cuellar (20-9), Pat Dobson (20-8), Jim Palmer (20-9), and Dave McNally (21-5). But the pitching was not the only dominance that this O’s team presented, as their offensive lineup consisted of Brooks Robinson, Davey Johnson, Paul Blair, and Frank Continue reading Week of 12-15-14→