Luis Aparicio: The Speed and Defense That Earned Him Hall of Fame Status

In the six years before Maury Wills resurrected the stolen base as an offensive weapon, another shortstop was using the stolen base – and two of the sures

Jim Bunning: A Senator and Baseball Legend

If you visit the Baseball Hall of Fame, youll find six members who have been both pitchers and Senators. That group includes Walter Johnson, Clark Griffit

Sam McDowell: Remembering the Cleveland Indians Pitching Ace

His fastball was on top of the plate before you could barely get the bat off your shoulder. The break in his curve was nothing less than wicked. And his i

Bob Gibson: The Cardinals' Dominant Pitcher of the 1960s

Hard-throwing, dominating, intimidating: throughout the 1960s, no pitcher was as consistently effective as the Cardinals Bob Gibson. In a decade loaded wi

Ernie Banks: Remembering a Chicago Cubs Legend

When you think of Ernie Banks, you think the engaging smile, the gentlemanly grace he carried with him naturally both on the field and off, the quick bat,

Don Drysdale: Dodgers Legend & Premier Pitcher of the 1960s

The fact that there was no designated hitter in the 1960s was a break for Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Don Drysdale. Taking the bat out of his hand probabl

Brooks Robinson: The Unparalleled Defense of a Baseball Legend

Throughout the decade of the 1960s, Brooks Robinson was simply the best third baseman in baseball. He was a vacuum cleaner at third base. He got to every

Roberto Clemente: A Legacy of Baseball Excellence and Humanitarianism

Roberto Clemente was so good at every baseball skill, and so naturally fluid at everything he did, that sometimes you had to wonder whether he was truly h

Bert Campaneris: The Versatile A's Star Who Shone in a Difficult Era

The Kansas City Athletics (and later, their Oakland version) had few bright spots to offer their fans during the 1960s. Six times during that decade, the

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When people recall the Cincinnati superstars of the 1960s, names like Frank Robinson, Pete Rose, Tony Perez (and even Johnny Bench by the decades end) com

Ron Perranoski: The Dodgers' Pioneering Relief Pitcher of the 1960s

The 1960s were the decade when the relief specialist became an essential part of a winning teams pitching formula. While starting pitchers were still expe

John Powell: A Baltimore Orioles Legend and Home Run Powerhouse

Once, after striking out, a disgusted Boog Powell slammed his bat to the ground and splintered it. He was that strong. He could be just as devastating to

Luis Tiant: The Unforgettable Pitcher Who Defined an Era

You would never mistake Luis Tiant for any other pitcher in baseball. From his unique pitching style that often included turning his back to the batter, t

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The persistence of San Francisco 49ers founder Tony and Vic Morabito gave birth to the founding of the football team in 1944. Since then, the valiant foot

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Nestled in the rustic New Orleans in Louisiana, the New Orleans Saints first graced fans and supporters in the Tulane Stadium in 1967 and the team still c

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The Red Sox need to make a trade if they are to truly compete for the World Series. They need a very specific type of player to become that team. That spe

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It seems fairly simple right? If you want a baseball glove just go to the store and buy one. That makes sense if you are only a casual player or doing it

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The Philadelphia Eagles has long been enjoying a history of victories in the football battlefield. This alone could make any Eagles fans watch and support

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Nobody could stop a fan from watching a baseball game especially if it is the L.A. Angels that we are talking about. With all the excitement in the air, a

Official MLB Shirts | Show Your Team Spirit

If someone in your life is a huge baseball fan, MLB shirts are awesome gift ideas. You may even want some for yourself if you are into baseball too. These