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Five Intentional Walks
New York’s Mel Ott was issued five intentional walks in a single game. Why? |
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A Complete Game – in 58 Pitches!
On August 10, 1944, Boston’s Red Barrett threw a complete game victory against Cincinnati in only 58 pitches! |
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Hank Greenberg
An account of Hank Greenberg’s 1937 assault on Babe Ruth’s single season home run record. |
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Ty Cobb: Home Run Hitter
Well-known as one of the great hitters of the Deadball Era, this article looks at Ty Cobb’s home run spree in May of 1925. |
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Abner Powell
An interesting account of one of baseball's pioneers, Abner Powell, who introduced many new concepts to the game in the 19th century that are still part of the game. |
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Almost a Pelican
Bob Feller in New Orleans |
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From New Orleans to Cooperstown
The road to Cooperstown ran through New Orleans for many former New Orleans Pelican players. |
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Ted Breitenstein
An unusual look at the first starting assignment of Ted Breitenstein of the St. Louis Browns who would go on to become the "Grand Old Man" for the New Orleans Pelicans. |
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Triple Play The Hard Way
One of the most unusual triple plays in the history of baseball -- it took five players and seven steps to complete. |
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Henry "Zeke" Bonura
Few people would have believed what Master Sergeant Henry "Zeke" Bonura was capable of achieving during the Second World War. This article pays tribute to his accomplishments. |
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Consecutive Games
What it takes to be an "ironman." |
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DiMaggio's Other Streak
May 28th - July 24th, 1933 |
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First Time's A Charm
Elected to HOF in their first year of eligibility. |
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Hall of Fame Run-Off Elections
When it's too close to call on the ballot. |
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Joe DiMaggio's 56-Game Hitting Streak
May 15th through July 16th, 1941 |
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Stealing First Base
Is it possible ... and why? |
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Turning Two
A different look at double plays. |
