2. Major League Baseball History On September 8, 1998 at 8:18 pm CT, in the bottom of the fourth inning,Mark David McGwire hit the first pitch delivered to him off of Steve Trachsel 341 feet over the left field wall. It was home run number 62 for McGwire, breaking the former mark of 61 set by Roger Maris in 1961. It was the 145 game played by the Cardinals. In 1961, at the same point, Roger Maris had 56 home runs. Maris did not hit his 61st home run until the 163 game of the New York Yankees season.
3. Welcome to Total Baseball Baseball's century-and-a-half history contains more than its fair share share of ups and downs; heroes and villains; titans and buffoons. A study of the game's chronicle reveals that much of what we bewail about baseball today has transpired at least once before, and probably more than once. Long ball explosions? Labor discord? Incompetent management? Boorish superstars? Baseball's been there, done that, and always confounded the critics to move on to yet another Golden Age.
4. The Baseball Archive History of baseball through archives... Many pictures and artifacts online throught baseball history from 1871 to the present day... Stats, features and more.
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Baseball In The 19th Century Baseball is North America's oldest and
most storied professional team sport. Certainly, there
have been numerous moments which are still remembered by baseball fans
of all ages many years after they happened. We all remember moments like
"The Catch" in Game 1 of the 1954 World Series and Bill Mazeroski's World
Series winning home run in 1960. There are also the players who transcend
the ages like Babe Ruth, Ted Williams and Jackie Robinson. These players
continue live on in the hearts and minds of the nation long after their
playing days are over.
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The Baseball Reliquary Inc. - Home The Baseball Reliquary is a nonprofit,
educational institution dedicated to fostering an appreciation of the historical
development of baseball and its interaction with American culture by the
preservation and
exhibition of artifacts related to the National Pastime. The
Baseball Reliquary gladly accepts the donation of artworks and objects
of historic content, provided their authenticity is well documented.
7. National Baseball Hall of Fame The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is a not-for-profit educational institution dedicated to fostering an appreciation of the historical development of the game and its impact on our culture by collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting its collections for a global audience, as well as honoring those who have made outstanding contributions to our National Pastime.
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Graphical History of Baseball Batting Stats: Batting Average, Slugging
Average, On Base Percentage, Slugging Avgs. & OBP Home Runs & Triples,
Doubles, Hits & Runs, Stolen Bases.
Pitching Stats: Earned Run Average, Strikeouts, Bases on Balls, Complete
Games, Shutouts, Saves.
Fielding Stats: Fielding Average,, Double Plays, Errors
9. By Popular Demand: Jackie Robinson and Other Baseball Highlights, 1860s - 1960s The special presentation called Baseball, the Color Line, and Jackie Robinson, 1860s-1960s is a time line in five sections. It draws on approximately thirty items--manuscripts, books, photographs, and ephemera--from many parts of the Library. The first three sections of the presentation describe the color line that segregated baseball for many years, the Negro Leagues, and Branch Rickey and Jackie Robinson--two men who played key roles in integrating the sport. The last two sections of the presentation explore Robinson's career as a Dodger and his civil rights activities.
10. Crossing the Color Barrier On April 15, 1947, the Brooklyn Dodgers opened their season against the Boston Braves at Ebbets Field. Starting at first base was a 28-year old African American by the name of Jack Roosevelt Robinson. With the game's first pitch, Jackie Robinson became the first black man to play in the modern major leagues, breaking the color barrier that had surrounded baseball for over a half century and symbolizing the racial integration of American society.