Archive for the 'History' Category
On September 20, 1958 Hoyt Wilhelm threw a no-hitter against the New York Yankees. That remains the last time a single pitcher no-hit the Bronx Bombers. Richard looks back at this and other franchise no-hitter records.
In which the Tigers don’t throw away their first two picks.
For fun, All-Star teams of players who ended their career with the franchise they began with, and another for those who came and went with the same city.
Some war veterans in the baseball world have received short shrift. It’s high time to end that practice.
On September 17, 1960 John Franco was born. Franco recorded 424 saves in his career, a number which still stands as a record, one under fire this season. Richard looks back on his life and career.
An old baseball card produces a mix of feelings, some good, some sad.
On September 11, 1999 the Minnesota Twins gave any pajama-clad fan free admission. Richard looks back at this and other unusual promotions.
The 1982 Braves were the last team to have a losing streak in double digits and still reach the playoffs. Could the 2010 Padres be the next?
Right fielders have to have the best throwing arms—many of the better ones require a creative nickname.
In a sequel to last week’s effort, Chris looks at the most likely cycles ever, who should’ve hit a cycle (but didn’t) and other issues.