Mark Armour
@markarmour04.bsky.social
Baseball writer/historian, music, baseball cards. Founder SABR’s Biography Project & Baseball Cards committee, author 7 books, former SABR board president, creator Satchel Paige Project. https://marklaurencearmour.wordpress.com/
55 years ago today, Satchel Paige was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. A few years ago I wrote about the path he took — we all took, honestly — to this glorious day.
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Satchel’s Wild Ride: How Satchel Paige Finally Made the Hall of Fame – Society for American Baseball Research
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February 10, 2026 at 1:49 AM
55 years ago today, Satchel Paige was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. A few years ago I wrote about the path he took — we all took, honestly — to this glorious day.
sabr.org/journal/arti...
sabr.org/journal/arti...
Never worked with anyone hired who didn’t deserve the job.
February 8, 2026 at 5:37 AM
Never worked with anyone hired who didn’t deserve the job.
Frank Robinson is the only player in history to win Rookie of the Year, league MVP, All-Star game MVP, and World Series MVP. As a lagniappe, he added an extra MVP (giving him one in each league) and Manager of the Year.
February 8, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Frank Robinson is the only player in history to win Rookie of the Year, league MVP, All-Star game MVP, and World Series MVP. As a lagniappe, he added an extra MVP (giving him one in each league) and Manager of the Year.
When I have hired, I consider that diversity creates a healthier, more productive work environment and a better end product, and also consider that some applicants have disadvantages in the process that would not effect their performance. Most hires were still white men, but everyone was qualified.
February 8, 2026 at 3:50 AM
When I have hired, I consider that diversity creates a healthier, more productive work environment and a better end product, and also consider that some applicants have disadvantages in the process that would not effect their performance. Most hires were still white men, but everyone was qualified.
This book is interviews/updates of former players. The chapter on Pizarro is pretty wild. 😳
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February 8, 2026 at 2:12 AM
This book is interviews/updates of former players. The chapter on Pizarro is pretty wild. 😳
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This is less beautiful, but a fun reminder of his brief time with the Carmine Hose.
February 8, 2026 at 12:44 AM
This is less beautiful, but a fun reminder of his brief time with the Carmine Hose.
What a beautiful card, just perfect.
February 8, 2026 at 12:42 AM
What a beautiful card, just perfect.
There is really no difference between mocking DEI programs, or complaining about losing Aunt Jemima’s Syrup, and posting a video of the Obamas as apes. Donald Trump has done all of those things but it’s all just racist bullshit dressed in different clothing. Just own it.
February 6, 2026 at 8:13 PM
There is really no difference between mocking DEI programs, or complaining about losing Aunt Jemima’s Syrup, and posting a video of the Obamas as apes. Donald Trump has done all of those things but it’s all just racist bullshit dressed in different clothing. Just own it.
It does help! I actually use them too, often because I want to learn more for my own story.
February 6, 2026 at 4:50 AM
It does help! I actually use them too, often because I want to learn more for my own story.
I have written many thousands of footnotes and I often wonder whether literally any of them have been followed up on.
February 6, 2026 at 4:43 AM
I have written many thousands of footnotes and I often wonder whether literally any of them have been followed up on.
This is where I am. It is nearly impossible to create that much wealth without being willing to destroy other people and circumvent societal laws or conventions. Good people (which is most of us) are unwilling to do the necessary harm it takes to be insanely wealthy.
February 5, 2026 at 12:27 AM
This is where I am. It is nearly impossible to create that much wealth without being willing to destroy other people and circumvent societal laws or conventions. Good people (which is most of us) are unwilling to do the necessary harm it takes to be insanely wealthy.
RIP Mickey Lolich. He was the star of the first World Series I remember watching, and as such a reminder of my long ago, innocent, worry-free youth.
I wrote this a decade ago. (Its says 2018, but it had been published earlier).
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I wrote this a decade ago. (Its says 2018, but it had been published earlier).
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The Unexpected Hero (1968 World Series)
Has there ever been a World Series in which the two biggest stars in the game were the starting pitchers in Game 1 (and potentially Games 4 and 7)? I maintain that it happened just once – appropria…
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February 4, 2026 at 8:04 PM
RIP Mickey Lolich. He was the star of the first World Series I remember watching, and as such a reminder of my long ago, innocent, worry-free youth.
I wrote this a decade ago. (Its says 2018, but it had been published earlier).
marklaurencearmour.wordpress.com/2018/06/06/t...
I wrote this a decade ago. (Its says 2018, but it had been published earlier).
marklaurencearmour.wordpress.com/2018/06/06/t...
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Honestly a thousand ships seems a little light for Lupita Nyong'o.
February 2, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Honestly a thousand ships seems a little light for Lupita Nyong'o.
Alan Cohen is busy logging Gibson’s home runs, and I hope a map comes along eventually.
February 2, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Alan Cohen is busy logging Gibson’s home runs, and I hope a map comes along eventually.
Earlier today I watched The Third Man, for at least the fourth time. Not exactly breaking news, but it is a masterpiece, one of the greatest film experiences I can ever hope to have.
February 2, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Earlier today I watched The Third Man, for at least the fourth time. Not exactly breaking news, but it is a masterpiece, one of the greatest film experiences I can ever hope to have.
Happy birthday Jack. May we better honor your legacy from this day forward.
February 1, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Happy birthday Jack. May we better honor your legacy from this day forward.
Democrats: please be this. I’m begging you.
February 1, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Democrats: please be this. I’m begging you.
First guy I thought of: Stan Musial resigned December 5, 1967 — he won a championship in his only year as GM. So, not this late.
January 30, 2026 at 9:26 PM
First guy I thought of: Stan Musial resigned December 5, 1967 — he won a championship in his only year as GM. So, not this late.
At the gym today they played “Tom Sawyer” while I was hammer curling so I imagined myself painting a fence.
January 30, 2026 at 9:20 PM
At the gym today they played “Tom Sawyer” while I was hammer curling so I imagined myself painting a fence.
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Another day, among too many to count, when this is as true as it was in 1963, and just as important not just for racial justice but for democracy, period.
January 29, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Another day, among too many to count, when this is as true as it was in 1963, and just as important not just for racial justice but for democracy, period.
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new weekly recap is out! I talk a little about the Freddy Peralta trade and a whole lot about other stuff, including @markarmour04.bsky.social and hopefully a foray into #cardsky soon: seatoseabaseball.com/weekly-score...
Weekly Scorecard: Jan 20 - 26, 2026
The weather may be cold, but the stove stays hot.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:11 AM
new weekly recap is out! I talk a little about the Freddy Peralta trade and a whole lot about other stuff, including @markarmour04.bsky.social and hopefully a foray into #cardsky soon: seatoseabaseball.com/weekly-score...
It is similar to 1973 Clemente and 1964 Hubbs.
January 23, 2026 at 12:56 AM
It is similar to 1973 Clemente and 1964 Hubbs.
Yes, pretty sure this is the GOAT of team cards.
January 22, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Yes, pretty sure this is the GOAT of team cards.