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Allie Reynolds’ Amazing 1952 World Series
November 23, 2009
The 1952 World Series is usually remembered for Billy Martin's great catch of a Jackie Robinson pop fly with the bases loaded and two outs in the seventh inning of ...Johnny Damon Is No Derek Jeter
November 13, 2009
There have been many outlandish claims made when comparing the relative merits of baseball players, but to conclude that Johnny Damon is in the same league as Derek Jeter is ...Johnny Damon Is No Derek Jeter
November 13, 2009
There have been many outlandish claims made when comparing the relative merits of baseball players, but to conclude that Johnny Damon is in the same league as Derek Jeter is ...Billy Martin’s Great 1953 World Series
October 15, 2009
Billy Martin picked up where he had left off the year before. In the seventh inning of the seventh game of the 1952 World Series, Martin had made a spectacular catch ...Bill Bevens’ Last Pitch in the Major Leagues
September 30, 2009
It was an unforgettable game that has almost been forgotten. Floyd "Bill" Bevens started Game Four of the 1947 World Series for the New Yankees at Ebbets Field against Brooklyn's rookie ...Braves Frolic in Clubhouse After Loss
September 16, 2009
Many older fans claim that today's players aren't as intense as players from the past. They point out that free agency has led to much player movement, which has decreased team ...Lou Gehrig, Not Babe Ruth, Was Voted the American League’s MVP in 1927
September 8, 2009
At first it seems a little confusing, but there is an explanation. On October 11, 1927, it was announced that Lou Gehrig had been selected to receive the League Award ...It’s Been 40 Years Since Mickey Mantle’s Number Was Retired
August 10, 2009
It was 40 years ago on June 9 that Mickey Mantle's number was retired. Mel Allen called Mickey out of the Yankees' dugout as 61,157 fans roared with a delight that ...Roger Clemens’ Great Return to Form
August 7, 2009
Going into the game against the Red Sox, Roger Clemens was 11-6. In his second season with the New York Yankees, Roger had started slowly. He was placed on the disabled ...Alex Rodriguez Sacrifices Personal Glory for the New York Yankees
August 4, 2009
By 2004, Alex Rodriguez was well on his way to being ranked as the second greatest shortstop of all time, but money got in the way. Honus Wagner is considered the ...