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SABR Landmarks Committee @sabrlandmarks.bsky.social · 26d

New on the Hardball Voyager - Ben Ernst share his adventures in Maryland and an encounter with an Orioles Hall of Famer whose career began in Aberdeen, SD.

Awesome stuff, Ben!

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Baltimore’s Rich Baseball History

My first time in the Baltimore area will always be a once in a lifetime experience. David Stinson, Vice President of the Baltimore Chapter, invited me to the area to show me historical sites. As th…

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19th Century Bucs @19thcenturybucs.bsky.social · Sep 11

Bit of a @sabrlandmarks.bsky.social Field trip to Hoboken, NJ, took me to Elysian Fields recently, the "birthplace" of base ball (it's a little more complex than that). The first recorded game in Pittsburgh was played 12 years later, across from Gus and Yaya's stand (they weren't there yet).
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Marker near where the Elysian Fields were.

I tersection near where Elysian Fields were.

East Orange Oval, from a NJ Transit train

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Vince Guerrieri @vinceguerrieri.com · Sep 4

Come see me Saturday at League Park!

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Heavy J Studios #CardSky @heavyjstudios.bsky.social · Aug 13

The @markarmour04.bsky.social Satchel Paige presentation at SABR 53 inspired me to do some “similar” research on another Mobile baseball legend. Look for it soon on the @sabrlandmarks.bsky.social blog.

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Pappy’s Cards @pappyscards.bsky.social · Aug 17

TIL there is a statue of Eddie Stanky at Stanky Field at The University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL. He was a long time MLB player and Manager and at USA for 14 years.
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19th Century Bucs @19thcenturybucs.bsky.social · Aug 22

Pirates HOF induction night, kicking off soon, the plaques already up for adding to the @sabrlandmarks.bsky.social map.

ALBERT 0LIVER JR.

PITTSBURGH 1968-1977

SAN FRANCISCO/PHILADELPHIA 1984 LOS ANGELES (NL)/TORONTO 1985

TEXAS 1978-1981
MONTREAL 1982-1983

OWNER OF 2743 CAREER HITS WHO COLLECTED 1490 IN HIS 10 SEASONS PLAYING WITH THE PIRATES BATTED 296 WITH 135 HOME RUNS AND 717 RBI IN A PITTSBURGH UNIFORM AND WAS A THBEE-TIME ALL-STAR WITH THE BUCS. A 1971 WORLD SERIES CHAMPION, «SCoOP" RANKED FIFTH AMONG NL. PLAYERS IN HITS, FIFTH IN DOUBLES (276) AND FIFTH IN RBI DURING HIS TIME WITH THE PIRATES.

VERNON SANDERS LAW

PITTSBURGH 1950-1951; 1954-1967

SPENT ENTIRE 16-YEAR MAJOR LEAGUE CAREER WITH THE PIRATES. WAS THE FIRST CY YOUNG AWARD WINNER IN TEAM HISTORY AFTER GOING 20-9 WITH A LEAGUE-LEADING 18 COMPLETE GAMES FOR WORLD CHAMPS IN 1960. RANKS FOURTH 0N CLUB'S ALL-TIME LIST IN GAMES (483) AND INNINGS PITCHED (2674.0), FIFTH IN STRIKEOUTS (1096) AND SIXTH IN WINS (162).

HAZEN SHIRLEY CUYLER *KIKI"

PITTSBURGH 1921=1927
CHICAGO (NL) 1928-1935
CINCINNATI 1935-1937
BROOKLYN 1938

COMPILED A 336 BATTING AVERAGE IN HIS SEVEN SEASONS WITH THE PIRATES, THE SECOND-HIGHEST LIFETIME AVERAGE IN CLUB HISTORY. LED NATIONAL LEAGUE IN RUNS SCORED IN 1925 AND 1926 AND IN STOLEN BASES FOR FOUR SEASONS (1926, RUN 1928-1930). DELIVERED A GAME-WINNING, TWO RUN DOUBLE OFF WALTER JOHNSON IN THE 8TH INNING OF GAME SEVEN OF THE 1925 WORLD SERIES TO LIFT THE PIRATES TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP OVER THE WASHINGTON SENATORS.

INDUCTED 1968 N.B.H.0.F.

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Heavy J Studios #CardSky @heavyjstudios.bsky.social · Aug 23

Mr Padre at Petco Field. @sabrlandmarks.bsky.social

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Pappy’s Cards @pappyscards.bsky.social · Aug 23

Adrian Beltre got a cool statue at Texas Rangers park today.
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kirklewisweber.bsky.social @kirklewisweber.bsky.social · Aug 24

Buck O'Neil Tribute Park, around the corner from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City. @sabrlandmarks.bsky.social

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Jeff Ash @jeffash26.bsky.social · Sep 2

On our way out of St. Louis yesterday, I stopped at 1212 N. Lindbergh Blvd. From 1969 to 1996, this tired-looking suburban office building was the home of The Sporting News, which arrived in the mail every Saturday for years, teaching me about sports and writing. @sabrlandmarks.bsky.social

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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · Sep 2

A smattering of pics from today's ceremony unveiling the all-minority lineup state historical market near the location of where Three Rivers Stadium once was.
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The contingent gathering around the marker, removing the cover.

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Tom Thress @retrosheettom.bsky.social · Aug 10

On the way back to the hotel, visited the Felton Snow marker that SABR dedicated a couple of years ago in Eastern Cemetery also in Louisville.

Front of grave marker of Felton Snow in Eastern Cemetery in Louisville Kentucky.

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Tom Thress @retrosheettom.bsky.social · Aug 10

Attended the dedication of a grave marker for longtime Baltimore Elite Giants second baseman Sammy T. Hughes in Louisville.

#SABR went over and above! Beautiful marker!

Front of grave marker of Sammy T. Hughes in Louisville Cemetery in Louisville Kentucky.

Back of grave marker of Sammy T. Hughes in Louisville Cemetery in Louisville Kentucky.

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International Women's Baseball Center @iwbc4me.bsky.social · Aug 9

Have you visited our display Celebrating Women in Baseball at the Rockford Public Library yet? There are objects from past international tournaments and teams, some of which will compete in the Women’s Baseball World Cup Group Stage at Rivets Stadium next summer. Check it out!

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Donna M 📷 @thelensofdonnam.bsky.social · Aug 2

A great morning celebrating a great landmark!

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Dan Cichalski @njbaseball.bsky.social · Aug 2

Hinchliffe Stadium got a marker on the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail today. Pretty cool: www.mlb.com/news/hinchli...

Hinchliffe Stadium gets a marker on the NJ Black Heritage Trail

PATERSON, N.J. – Like a decorated ballplayer, Hinchliffe Stadium continues to pile up accolades. Already on the National Register of Historic Places and part of the Paterson Great Falls National Histo...

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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · Aug 7

That's a @sabrlandmarks.bsky.social entry if I ever saw one.

Todd Radom @toddradom.bsky.social · Aug 7

My loving homage to Warhol at PNC Park, “Pop Art/Pops”

Willie Stargell at at PNC Park in Pittsburgh

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Dan Cichalski @njbaseball.bsky.social · Aug 2

Hinchliffe Stadium got a marker on the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail today. Pretty cool: www.mlb.com/news/hinchli...

Hinchliffe Stadium gets a marker on the NJ Black Heritage Trail

PATERSON, N.J. – Like a decorated ballplayer, Hinchliffe Stadium continues to pile up accolades. Already on the National Register of Historic Places and part of the Paterson Great Falls National Histo...

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Pappy’s Cards @pappyscards.bsky.social · Aug 1

Willie Smith is from my home area and is in the County HoF. His plague is on the @sabrlandmarks.bsky.social map.

He hit a walk-off hr on opening day 1969 with the cubs.

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SABR Baseball Cards @sabrbbcards.bsky.social · Aug 1

Also take note @sabrlandmarks.bsky.social. Jim Gilliam Park is not yet on the Baseball Map but there is at minimum some artwork per linked article. Uncertain if there is a plaque or marker. Can anyone in the area investigate? lasentinel.net/new-updates-...

New Updates Unveiled at Jim Gilliam Recreation Center - Los Angeles Sentinel

Together with Edwina Gilliam, the widow of Dodger great Jim Gilliam, and the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, L.A. City Council President Herb J. Wesson, Jr. unveiled updates to the recreation center n...

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ZinnBeck @zinnbeck.bsky.social · Jul 29

@sabrlandmarks.bsky.social The Findagrave web page for John McBride. Another location for the grave site map. www.findagrave.com/memorial/181...

John William McBride (1914-1998) - Find a Grave...

Son of Thomas McBride and Laura Clark. Married Dorothy M. Floyd 8 May 1942 Cook County, Illinois. Obituary notes batboy for first All-Star team 6 July 1933 and congratulated Babe Ruth after he hit th...

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Bill Pearch @billpearch.bsky.social · Jul 29

Join us on Wed., July 30, from 7-9 p.m. CT as we mourn the passing of Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg. There’s no presentation, just an opportunity to share memories and stories of Ryno. All SABR members and non-members are welcome. Please register in advance. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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phitter72.bsky.social @phitter72.bsky.social · Jul 19

And to cap off the night, Henry Aaron is represented well at Truist Field.

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Pappy’s Cards @pappyscards.bsky.social · Jul 19

Mobile, AL has built a HOF walk with local sports legends that were born there. Opened in June. Hank Aaron, Satchel, McCovey and more.

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phitter72.bsky.social @phitter72.bsky.social · Jul 18

Next stop is the old Fulton County Stadium site and part of the wall that HR 715 flew over.

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phitter72.bsky.social @phitter72.bsky.social · Jul 18

Though the Braves no longer call Turner Field home, the Aaron statue is still there.

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