OldSchoolHardball
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Baseball lover! Top 10 D1 player, 2X All-Conference . 3 year Minor League career. Mid 80’s to early 90’s. MLB history in the 20th Century is my wheelhouse. Ask away. And yes, I am in 2 Hall of Fame’s for playing the greatest game ever invented!
Happy birthday to the Penguin! Ron Cey was born on this day in 1948. Cey had a stellar career with the Dodgers, Cubs and A’s.
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February 15, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Happy birthday to the Penguin! Ron Cey was born on this day in 1948. Cey had a stellar career with the Dodgers, Cubs and A’s.
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On this day in 2011, Stan Musial was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Hall of Famer played 22 seasons with the St Louis Cardinals. He batted .331 and hit 475 Home Runs.
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February 15, 2025 at 1:43 PM
On this day in 2011, Stan Musial was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Hall of Famer played 22 seasons with the St Louis Cardinals. He batted .331 and hit 475 Home Runs.
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On this date in 1948 Hall of Fame pitcher Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown passed away at the age of 71. Brown won 239 games, had a 2.06 career ERA and a 58.2 lifetime WAR.
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February 14, 2025 at 2:08 PM
On this date in 1948 Hall of Fame pitcher Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown passed away at the age of 71. Brown won 239 games, had a 2.06 career ERA and a 58.2 lifetime WAR.
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February 13, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Who do you think was better? And why? Clete Boyer or Chris Sabo.
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February 13, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Who do you think was better? And why? Clete Boyer or Chris Sabo.
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Happy birthday to Sal Bando who was born on this day in 1944. Sal was the Team Captain for the Oakland A’s team that won three consecutive World Series titles (72,73 and 74). Bando passed away in 2023.
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February 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Happy birthday to Sal Bando who was born on this day in 1944. Sal was the Team Captain for the Oakland A’s team that won three consecutive World Series titles (72,73 and 74). Bando passed away in 2023.
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On this day in 1964, Ken Hubbs perished when the plane he was piloting crashed. Ken was the 1962 Rookie of the Year for the Cubs.
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February 13, 2025 at 2:12 PM
On this day in 1964, Ken Hubbs perished when the plane he was piloting crashed. Ken was the 1962 Rookie of the Year for the Cubs.
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On this date in 2014, Derek Jeter announced that he would be playing his final season. Jeter played 20 seasons for the New York Yankees and won 5 World Series Championships.
February 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM
On this date in 2014, Derek Jeter announced that he would be playing his final season. Jeter played 20 seasons for the New York Yankees and won 5 World Series Championships.
Happy Birthday to the late Joe Garagiola. Joe was one of the most influential baseball broadcasters of his era. Joe played for the St Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs and New York Giants.
He is a member of the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
1926-2016
He is a member of the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
1926-2016
February 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Happy Birthday to the late Joe Garagiola. Joe was one of the most influential baseball broadcasters of his era. Joe played for the St Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs and New York Giants.
He is a member of the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
1926-2016
He is a member of the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
1926-2016
Happy Birthday Todd Benzinger
Born on this day in 1963, Todd played nine seasons in MLB with a career war of -2.7. He is most remembered for being a part of the 1990 Cincinnati Reds World Series Championship team.
Born on this day in 1963, Todd played nine seasons in MLB with a career war of -2.7. He is most remembered for being a part of the 1990 Cincinnati Reds World Series Championship team.
February 11, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Happy Birthday Todd Benzinger
Born on this day in 1963, Todd played nine seasons in MLB with a career war of -2.7. He is most remembered for being a part of the 1990 Cincinnati Reds World Series Championship team.
Born on this day in 1963, Todd played nine seasons in MLB with a career war of -2.7. He is most remembered for being a part of the 1990 Cincinnati Reds World Series Championship team.
Today we honor Chuck Tanner who passed on this date in 2011. Chuck managed in the majors for 18 seasons. He is most remembered for being the skipper of the 1979 World Series Champion Pittsburgh Pirates. That was the “We Are Family” team.
February 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Today we honor Chuck Tanner who passed on this date in 2011. Chuck managed in the majors for 18 seasons. He is most remembered for being the skipper of the 1979 World Series Champion Pittsburgh Pirates. That was the “We Are Family” team.
Hallelujah!! Today the Dodgers and Rays pitchers and catchers report to spring training!
February 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Hallelujah!! Today the Dodgers and Rays pitchers and catchers report to spring training!