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Given Name:
William Wiman
Montana’s Moonlight Graham, Wyman Andrus appeared in a single game at third base for the 1885 Providence Grays. His post-playing days...
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Given Name:
William Richard
Imagine an infielder who played his last game more than half a century ago, who appeared in 1,058 games and batted .262 lifetime.
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Given Name:
Eugene Franklin
It was one of the most bizarre batting races in National League history. Three players on the same team were competing for a batting championship, none of whom today would qualify for the honor.
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Given Name:
William Joseph
Bill Shettsline was the most identifiable face of the Philadelphia Phillies during their first half-century. After joining the team in 1884 as a ticket salesman...
From SABR members Mike Bates and Bill Parker at This Week in Baseball History podcast on October 25, 2017:
From Maria Torres at the Kansas City Star on October 24, 2017, with mention of SABR member Bob Kendrick:
NAIA Women's Cross Country Preseason Coaches' Top 25 Poll
St. Louis, Missouri - October 25, 2017 - The St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has released their women's basketball preseason coaches poll for the 2017-18 season. This year, the top spot went to Greenville University with a total of 60 points...
Kohler, Wisconsin – The Grand View University men's golf team traveled to Kohler, Wisconsin to compete at the Kohler Classic. The Vikings took to The Straits at Whistling Straits starting on October 23rd.
From Katie Baker at The Ringer on October 25, 2017:
Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz have been opponents for years, and on the Saturday morning of Game 2 of the ALCS between the Yankees and the Astros, they’re in a new, if unwitting, competition.
From SABR member Keith Olbermann at ESPN.com on October 25, 2017:
On Saturday, Oct. 2, 1926, Babe Ruth slid into second base in the third inning of the first game of the World Series -- and ripped the seat of his pants.
From SABR member Bill Felber at The National Pastime Museum on October 25, 2017:
From SABR member Bill Felber at The National Pastime Museum on October 25, 2017:
The right-hander is expected to be healthy for spring training.
Rangers relief pitcher Matt Bush underwent right shoulder surgery last week, reports MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan. Bush is expected to be ready for spring training.
