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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 · 5h

Today In 1959: Los Angeles #Dodgers become the first team from the West Coast to win the #WorldSeries - defeating the Chicago #WhiteSox in six games! Narrated by Vin Scully! #MLB #History #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 6h

Today In 1959: Los Angeles #Dodgers star Duke Snider hits a HR vs. Chicago #WhiteSox pitcher Early Wynn in Game 6 of the World Series at Comiskey Park! Narrated by Vin Scully! #MLB #History #Postseason

Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 7h

Today In 1959: Color pregame footage of World Series Game 6 - Los Angeles #Dodgers vs. Chicago #WhiteSox at Comiskey Park! Narrated by the great Vin Scully! #MLB #Baseball #History #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 10h

Yogi Berra & Don Larsen - A perfect hug for a perfect game!
(October 8, 1956) #MLB #Yankees #History #RepBX #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 10h

Today In 1956: New York #Yankees pitcher Don Larsen hurls the only perfect game in #WorldSeries history vs. the Brooklyn #Dodgers at Yankee Stadium! Vin Scully with the call! #MLB #RepBX #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 10h

Today In 1956: New York #Yankees legend Mickey Mantle makes a great running catch on Gil Hodges' deep fly ball to help preserve Don Larsen's #WorldSeries perfect game vs. the Brooklyn #Dodgers at Yankee Stadium! #MLB #Baseball #History #RepBX #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 10h

Today In 1956: Mickey Mantle hits a HR vs. Brooklyn #Dodgers pitcher Sal Maglie to give the #Yankees a 1-0 lead during Don Larsen's World Series perfect game at Yankee Stadium! #MLB #RepBX #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 10h

Today In 1956: Game 5 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium! Brooklyn #Dodgers vs. New York #Yankees. Don Larsen gets started on his historic perfect game! #MLB #History #RepBX #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 10h

121 Years Ago Today: Panoramic view of the New York Highlanders / #Yankees vs. Boston Americans / #RedSox at Huntington Avenue Grounds! (October 8, 1904) #OTD #MLB #Baseball #History

Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 10h

Here's the #MLB schedule for Wednesday, October 8th - PLAY BALL!!!
⚾️ #Playoffs #ALDS #NLDS #Baseball #Postseason

Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 11h

"Don't be discouraged, Charlie Brown. These early defeats help to build character for later on in life." ~ Schroeder (Classic Peanuts - October 8, 1957) #MLB #Baseball #ALDS #NLDS #Postseason

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

Today In 1952: The New York #Yankees win their 4th consecutive #WorldSeries title with a Game 7 victory vs. the Brooklyn #Dodgers at Ebbets Field! #MLB #Baseball #History #Postseason #RepBX

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

Today In 1952: New York #Yankees legend Mickey Mantle hits a big HR vs. Brooklyn #Dodgers pitcher Joe Black in Game 7 of the #WorldSeries at Ebbets Field! #MLB #History #Postseason #RepBX

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

Today In 1952: Brooklyn #Dodgers legend Jackie Robinson lays down a perfect bunt for a single in Game 7 of the #WorldSeries vs. the New York #Yankees at Ebbets Field! #MLB #Baseball #History #Postseason

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

Today In 1952: Mel Allen and Gillette present the television broadcast of Game 7 of the #WorldSeries - New York #Yankees vs. Brooklyn #Dodgers at Ebbets Field! #MLB #History #RepBX #Postseason

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

Today In 1927: Baseball legends pose before #WorldSeries Game 3 at Yankee Stadium! (L-R) Lou Gehrig, Rogers Hornsby, Miller Huggins, John McGraw, Donie Bush, Nick Altrock, Babe Ruth and sports agent Christy Walsh. #MLB #Pirates #Yankees #History #RepBX #Postseason

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

100 Years Ago Today: Panoramic View of #WorldSeries Game 1 at Forbes Field! Washington Senators vs. Pittsburgh #Pirates! (October 7, 1925) #MLB #Baseball #History #Postseason

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

Here's the #MLB schedule for Tuesday, October 7th - PLAY BALL!!!
⚾️ #Playoffs #ALDS #Baseball #Postseason

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

"Just what a manager likes. A player who isn't bothered by tension!"
~ Charlie Brown (Classic Peanuts - 1967) #MLB #Baseball #Postseason

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

60 Years Ago Today: Los Angeles #Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax chooses not to pitch Game 1 of the #WorldSeries vs. the Minnesota Twins in observance of the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur. (October 6, 1965) #MLB #Baseball #History #Postseason

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

80 Years Ago Today: Chicago #Cubs ushers kick tavern owner Billy Sianis and his pet goat out of Wrigley Field before Game 4 of the #WorldSeries, beginning the "Curse of the Billy Goat"! (October 6, 1945) #MLB #Baseball #History #Postseason

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

Today In 1926: Babe Ruth becomes the first player to hit 3 HRs in a World Series game! The third blast clears the CF wall at Sportsman's Park in St. Louis and crashes through the window of an auto dealer across the street! #MLB #Baseball #Yankees #History #Postseason #WorldSeries

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

Here's the #MLB schedule for Monday, October 6th - PLAY BALL!!!
⚾️ #Playoffs #NLDS #Baseball #Postseason

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

"Hapless opposition..." - *sigh* - "The sports page is the cruelest page in the paper.." ~ Charlie Brown (Classic Peanuts - 1959) #MLB #Postseason

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

Today In 1963: Dodger Stadium hosts the World Series for the first time! New York #Yankees vs. Los Angeles #Dodgers ~ Classic clip narrated by the great Vin Scully! #MLB #Baseball #History #Postseason

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