Great presentation from @billpearch.bsky.social tonight at the Dwight Historical Society. Even better, there were free baseball cards! 💥

Orestes Miñoso made his AL/NL debut with Cleveland on this day in 1949. He pinch hit for pitcher Mike García, walked, and was then replaced by Satchel Paige.

Talking Ballparks & BBQ with Kurt Smith (Ballpark E-Guides) and Joel Fleetwood (Meat Rushmore BBQ) Podcast Episode · Baseball and BBQ · April 18 · 2h 10m

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Colored-pencil card drawing of Roddy Piper

Remembering Roddy Piper, born on this date in 1954

Johnny Briggs standing at a podium set up just in front of home plate on the baseball field that bears his name. His wife, Renvy, is to his left. His youngest son, Julian, stands to his right. The American and New Jersey flags are behind them. A scoreboard reading “Johnny Briggs Athletic Field” sits over the right field wall.

The ribbon cutting ceremony at Johnny Briggs Field. Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh cut the red ribbon with large silver scissors, surrounded by local government officials.

Paterson baseball and softball players posed with Johnny Briggs in front of the scoreboard bearing his name.

Today, Paterson, NJ, celebrated native son and MLB veteran Johnny Briggs (Phillies, Brewers, Twins) by restoring and rededicating the athletic field that bears his name. The field will be used by the Kennedy HS softball team and for Little League games.

Photos by @thelensofdonnam.bsky.social.

These were the first 12 Black or Afro-Latino players to appear in the AL/NL.

Integration was not quick. The gap between Jackie Robinson (#1) and Sam Jethroe (#12) was:

1,099 days, or
3 years and 3 days

If you're only going to read one thing today, make it this.

On Jackie's Day, new field in NJ named for another trailblazer PATERSON, N.J. – The man of the hour was impossible to miss on this bright, sunny morning. John Briggs paired his navy-blue suit with a bright red Phillies cap, the sun practically illuminating the sc...

It's nice how Paterson celebrates its own and has been doing a lot to rehabilitate its parks and fields. www.mlb.com/news/field-d...

I've got a small chapter (and my original illustration) about the Dodgers trade of Jackie Robinson to the New York Giants in my new book, "The Ballpark and Beyond"

I've got a small chapter (and an original illustration) about the Dodgers trade of Jackie Robinson to the New York Giants in my new book, "The Ballpark and Beyond"
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"Come On, Play Ball With Me, Dearie"; as sung in Flo Ziegfeld Jr's annual review "Follies of 1909." The girls and the costumes are great, but that backdrop is a really good depiction of the Polo Grounds before the fire of 1911.

Thanks everyone for joining the SABR Asian baseball zoom tonight. Had a great time talking the WBC and honestly could have gone all night.

Because I mentioned it on the call, anyone who wants a signed copy can order that through my site: www.michaelclair.com

From "The Ballpark and Beyond" by Todd Radom, available where books are sold

Can I interest you in one dozen concrete donuts? From my now book, "The Ballpark and Beyond" available where books are sold

America’s National Game: 1920 Second in a season-long series

Second in a season-long series: America's National Game. This essay focuses on 1920 and three men who changed the game: Babe Ruth, Rube Foster, and Joe Jackson. ourgame.mlblogs.com/americas-nat...

Satch!

That’s the plan.

Larry Doby deserves an annual day of honor! Will be wonderful when pleas like this no longer need to be made. Thank you, @bpleskoff.bsky.social for being the latest to write about the slight.

I'll be presenting about Col. Frank Leslie Smith (1867-1950) at the Dwight Historical Society, 119 W. Main Street, Dwight, IL on Monday, April 20, 2026. The event is free, but donations are always encouraged. dwighthistory.org

The Mystery of Gene Bearden A vexing case of stolen valor

For this week's newsletter, I wrote about Gene Bearden, the hero of the Cleveland Indians' 1948 championship, and also someone who fabricated his wartime experience. It's a vexing case of stolen valor that even I fell for. substack.com/home/post/p-...

#cardsky people!

I’m working my way through selling lots of doubles from the 70s. Let me know if you’re interested.

Some current listings which I can sell cheaper off eBay.

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1976 baseball ebay.us/m/yCgYKx

Cool 1990s Parkhurst missing link hockey ebay.us/m/v4kZHf

For the evening crowd, a more probing piece that tries to understand why the hero of the 1948 World Series lied about his service during World War II.

Ordinarily one would say that 80 years was a good run. Yet we could have used a whole lot more of Davey Lopes, his wisdom, his dedication to craft, the way he honored friends, family, culture, team and teamwork. We needed at least 80 more years with you, Davey. God bless. Rest in power, my friend.

Episode 0507 is live!

Make sure you're following @shoelesspodcast and quote this post with the correct answer to the following trivia question for a chance to win:

According to baseball pioneer Maybelle Blair, which city is the Cradle of Women's Baseball?

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Baseball and BBQ: New York Yankees Broadcaster, Suzyn Waldman and Pig Beach BBQ / Jeff Michner Foundation Barbecue Benefit’s Matt Abdoo and Shane McBride Episode 337 features New York Yankees Broadcaster, Suzyn Waldman and Pig Beach BBQ / Jeff Michner Foundation Barbecue Benefit’s Matt Abdoo and Shane McBride

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The Suzyn Waldman Interview
The Matt Abdoo / Shane McBride interview

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5 months ago Braylen Wimmer had a seizure on his way to a Fall League game, and was diagnosed with a brain tumor. 18 days later, he underwent a craniotomy. Last night, Wimmer started in centerfield for the Yard Goats, and scored a run at the plate. That's guts. That's perseverance 🙌

The Spring issue of our newsletter is out!

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Check out stories on Dave Kaplan, Monte Irvin, Bernie Williams, Jonathan Tetelman, Cecil Spittler, and more!

#SABR

The Newark Eagles Finally Win It All Another outtake from "Our Team"

For this week's newsletter, I included another outtake from "Our Team," this one on a game-by-game rundown of the 1946 Negro League World Series between Larry Doby's Newark Eagles and Satchel Paige's Kansas City Monarchs. substack.com/home/post/p-...

Zane Gore, son of the late Terrance Gore, threw out the first pitch as the Royals honored his father in their first home game since his passing

He threw a perfect strike to his dad's 2015 World Series champion teammate Alex Gordon

Daily News, July 17, 1970

For fans of the 1971 Topps Thurman Munson, here are several photos from the play immortalized on the card. #CardSky

Colored-pencil card drawing of Effa Manley

Effa Manley, the only woman to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, was born on this date in 1897.