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After the Kansas City Athletics moved to Oakland in 1968, the City was hungry for another baseball team. They got one just one year later. As all expansion teams do, they struggled in their first two seasons, going 69–93 in 1969 and 65–97 in 1970. But they had some talented young players, most notably, centerfielder … Read more
The Pine Tar Game stands as a monumental moment in baseball history, encapsulating the drama and controversy that can erupt in sports over seemingly minor details. This article delves into the events of July 24, 1983, when George Brett, playing for the Kansas City Royals, became embroiled in a dispute that would forever mark his career and … Read more
The New York Mets franchise began with seven losing seasons in a row, 1962–1968. But in 1969, they shocked the baseball world by going 100–62 in the regular season and winning the World Series. For the next three seasons, they won 83 games and finished third in their division. In 1973, they again shocked everyone … Read more
After winning back-to-back World Series in 1977 & 1978, the New York Yankees had an off year in 1979, finishing the season with an 89–71 record and failing to reach postseason play. More importantly, their Captain, Thurman Munson, was killed in a plane crash. The Yankees were determined to get back to the World Series … Read more
The date was June 10, 1944, and for the Cincinnati Reds they, like the rest of Major League Baseball was suffering from a player shortage due to World War II. With their pitching staff undermanned, they called upon Joseph Henry Nuxhall to take the mound. What made Nuxhall’s appearance so special was the fact that … Read more