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Satchel Paige’s Storied Career

  By Ilana Faber • February 9, 2015 Uncategorized
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Satchel Paige was an American baseball pitcher who played in both the Negro leagues and in Major League Baseball (MLB). On February 9, 1971, Paige was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, becoming the first Negro leagues player to receive the honor. Paige was also the oldest rookie to … Continue reading

Tagged   1940s, black history, MLB, People, Sports
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The MLB’s First Designated Hitter On The Position’s Impact

  By Ilana Faber • January 8, 2015 Uncategorized
The MLB’s First Designated Hitter On The Position’s Impact

On January 11, 1973, Major League Baseball owners voted to allow the designated hitter position in the American League. The first designated hitter in baseball history was Ron Blomberg of the New York Yankees.

Tagged   1970s, Baseball, MLB, Sports
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Pete Rose Gets Honest About Why He Bet on Baseball

  By Virginia Choi • August 14, 2014 Uncategorized
Pete Rose Gets Honest about Why He Bet on Baseball

Former Major League Baseball (MLB) player Pete Rose explains why he bet on the Cincinnati Reds, a team he played for and managed from 1984 to 1989: “I believed in my team so much, I went one step further and I bet on them.” Rose explains how his illegal actions … Continue reading

Tagged   1980s, Athlete, Baseball, Crime, MLB, Pete Rose, Sports
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George Brett
George Brett Giving Hitting Tips

  By Don Petrie • July 7, 2014 Uncategorized
Rare Footage of George Brett Giving Hitting Tips

Major League Baseball player George Brett, who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999, gives hitting tips in this rare footage that has been in storage for over 25 years. © Don Petrie.

Tagged   Athlete, Baseball, George Brett, historical footage, MLB, Sports
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Lou Gehrig
Lou Gehrig & Jack Dempsey at McGovern’s Gym in 1935 (Shorter Version)

  By Virginia Choi • July 3, 2014 Uncategorized
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On April 12, 1935, baseball legend Lou Gehrig and former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey met at New York City’s famous gym run by Artie McGovern. The opening day of the gym was four days later. This rare footage from Witnify was featured by the New York Times on July 4, … Continue reading

Tagged   1930s, Athlete, Baseball, Lou Gehrig, MLB
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Babe Ruth
Opening of the Baseball Hall of Fame

  By Virginia Choi • July 1, 2014 Uncategorized
Opening of the Baseball Hall of Fame

The first inductees Babe Ruth, Cy Young, Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, Connie Mack and more are seen in this footage celebrating the opening and dedication of the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum on June 12, 1939 in Cooperstown, New York.

Tagged   1930s, Athlete, Babe Ruth, Baseball, historical footage, MLB, Speech, Sports
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Mickey Mantle
Mickey Mantle’s First Interview After Going Pro

  By Morgan Birck • February 28, 2014 Uncategorized
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Mickey Mantle discusses being brought up to the pros in an early 1950s interview. Continue reading

Tagged   1950s, Baseball, Mickey Mantle, MLB, New York Yankees, Sports
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2004 World Series
Mike Barnicle on His Favorite Red Sox Memories

  By Witnify • October 31, 2013 Uncategorized
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MSNBC's Mike Barnicle shares his favorite Red Sox memories and describes his experience at the 2004 World Series. Continue reading

Tagged   2004 World Series, Baseball, Championship, Mike Barnicle, MLB, Sports
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