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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · Aug 22

Boston #RedSox legend Carl Yastrzemski throws out the first pitch to his grandson, SFGiants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski at Fenway Park! (2019) ⚾️ Happy 86th Birthday Yaz! #Inspiration #MLB #Baseball #History

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 2h

Today In 1988: Hobbled by injuries to his legs, Kirk Gibson delivers a historic pinch-hit, walk-off HR to win World Series Game 1 for the Los Angeles #Dodgers vs. the Oakland A's at Dodger Stadium! Classic call by Vin Scully! #MLB #Baseball #Inspiration #History #WorldSeries

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 2h

102 Years Ago Today: The New York #Yankees win their first World Series championship! They defeat the New York Giants in six games. Babe Ruth hits .368 with 3 HRs! (October 15, 1923) #MLB #History #RepBX

Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 3h

Here's the #MLB schedule for Wednesday, October 15th - PLAY BALL!!!
⚾️ #Playoffs #ALCS #Baseball #Postseason

Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 3h

"What are you doing, Charlie Brown?" --- "I'm trying to figure out my pitching record for this year." (Classic Peanuts - October 15, 1966) #MLB

Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 23h

Today In 1976: Chris Chambliss hits a walk-off HR to win the AL pennant for the New York #Yankees at Yankee Stadium, leading to the most chaotic home run trot in major league history! Phil Rizzuto with the classic call! #ALCS #MLB #Baseball #History #Postseason #RepBX

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 23h

1976 Topps Chris Chambliss Baseball Card #MLB #Yankees #RepBX

Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 1d

Today In 1976: Chris Chambliss hits a walk-off HR to win the American League pennant for the New York #Yankees vs. the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium, leading to the most chaotic home run trot in major league history! #MLB #Baseball #ALCS #Postseason #RepBX

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 1d

60 Years Ago Today: The great Vin Scully interviews Los Angeles #Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax after winning the #WorldSeries (October 14, 1965) #MLB #Baseball #History #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 1d

60 Years Ago Today: Los Angeles #Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax hurls a Game 7 shutout with 10 K's vs. the Minnesota Twins to win the World Series! Vin Scully & Ray Scott in the broadcast booth! (October 14, 1965) #MLB #Baseball #History #Postseason #WorldSeries

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 1d

119 Years Ago Today: Panoramic view of World Series Game 6 - Chicago #Cubs vs. Chicago #WhiteSox at South Side Park! (October 14, 1906)
⚾️ edit/color by BSmile #MLB #Baseball #History #Postseason

Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 1d

Here's the #MLB schedule for Tuesday, October 14th - PLAY BALL!!!
⚾️ #Playoffs #NLCS #Baseball #Postseason

Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 1d

"Dear teammates, I have been thinking of resigning my job as your manager, and I" --- "We accept!" --- "WAIT 'TIL I FINISH THE LETTER" ~ Charlie Brown (Classic Peanuts - 1960) #MLB #Baseball #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 2d

Today In 1971: The first night game in #WorldSeries history is played at Three Rivers Stadium! Baltimore #Orioles vs. Pittsburgh #Pirates! Curt Gowdy and Bob Prince are in the broadcast booth! #MLB #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 2d

Today In 1960: Bill Mazeroski hits a dramatic Game 7 walk-off HR to win the #WorldSeries for the Pittsburgh #Pirates vs. the New York #Yankees at Forbes Field! Classic call by Mel Allen! #MLB #History #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 2d

Today In 1960: Breathtaking view of Forbes Field during Game 7 of the World Series from the top of the University of Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning building! (Original b&w photo by George Silk - colorization by BSmile) #MLB #Pirates #Yankees #Baseball #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 2d

Today In 1914: The “Miracle” Boston #Braves come all the way back from last place in July to win the World Series! #MLB #History #Postseason

Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 2d

122 Years Ago Today: The Boston Americans / #RedSox defeat the Pittsburgh #Pirates in 8 games (best-of-nine) to win the #WorldSeries
(October 13, 1903) #MLB #Baseball #History #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 2d

Here's the #MLB schedule for Monday, October 13th - PLAY BALL!!!
⚾️ #Playoffs #ALCS #NLCS #Baseball #Postseason

Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 2d

"Every now and then I become plagued by self-doubts..." ~ Charlie Brown
(Classic Peanuts - 1971) #MLB #ALCS #NLCS #Postseason

Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 2d

Today In 1967: Bob Gibson is on the mound as the St. Louis Cardinals win the #WorldSeries vs. the Boston #RedSox in seven games! Narration by Harry Caray! #MLB #Baseball #History #STLCards #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 2d

Today In 1967: Legendary St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Bob Gibson hits a HR in Game 7 of the #WorldSeries vs. the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park! Narration by Harry Caray! #MLB #Baseball #STLCards #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 2d

Today In 1967: St. Louis Cardinals legend Bob Gibson waits on deck during Game 7 of the World Series at Fenway Park. Gibby hit a HR, won his third game & was named MVP of the series! #MLB #STLCards #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 3d

Today In 1948: After missing the World Series, the #Yankees hire Casey Stengel as their new manager. Everyone was skeptical at first, but “The Old Perfessor” could see a very bright future! #MLB #History #RepBX

Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 3d

Today In 1928: New York #Yankees legends Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig have some fun playing cowboys to promote "The World Series of Rodeo" at Dexter Park, NYC! #MLB #Baseball #History #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 3d

111 Years Ago Today: Panoramic view of World Series Game 3 at Fenway Park ⚾️ Philadelphia A's vs. the "Miracle" Boston #Braves (October 12, 1914) Color by BSmile #MLB #Baseball #History #Postseason

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