Monday, August 30, 2010

August 30, 1905: Ty Cobb played his first game

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Ty Cobb started his playing career on this day in 1905.    He hit .240 in 150 At Bats that season.   It was the last time he hit und...
Friday, August 20, 2010

We remember Al Lopez (1908-2005)

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Alfonso Ramon Lopez was born on this day in 1908.  He died in 2005.  His parents were born in Spain but settled in Cuba.  In 1906, the ...
Thursday, July 22, 2010

July 2007: I guess that Alberto Gonzalez told the truth after all!

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A post from July 2007: Of course, I want public officials to be truthful and honest. No one should lie to Congress. At the same time...
Saturday, July 10, 2010

Tom Grieve: 2010 Rangers' Hall of Fame

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The Rangers inducted Tom Grieve into the team's Hall of Fame in July 2010.   Grieve is one of the nice guys in baseball, a go...
Wednesday, July 07, 2010

Wonder what Satchel Paige would say today

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Seventy years ago this month, the great Satchel Paige made his major league  debut :   Paige’s contract was bought by Bill Veeck’s Cleve...
Monday, May 03, 2010

Mary Hopkin is 70 today....

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Mary Hopkin, the beautiful young woman from Wales who sang so many wonderful songs, was born on this day in 1950. Mary is best known fo...
Monday, March 29, 2010

We remember Cardinal Mindszenty (1892-1975)

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Cardinal Joseph Mindszenty was born on this day in 1892 and died in 1975.   Along with Pope John Paul II, the late Cardinal is o...
Saturday, February 27, 2010

1972: Hank Aaron signed the biggest contract in baseball

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On this day in 1972, the Atlanta Braves made Hank Aaron the best paid baseball player before the season:   a 3 year deal worth around $...
Friday, February 26, 2010

We remember Preacher Roe (1916-2008)

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We remember Preacher Roe who was born in Arkansas on this day in 1916.   Roe broke with the Cardinals in 1938 but did not return t...
Monday, February 22, 2010

1732: We remember George Washington

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We remember another of George Washington's birthdays. He was so vital to the success of the new American nation. Our friends at  P...