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SABR Elysian Fields Chapter @sabrelysian.bsky.social · 1d

And get your order in for the set of beautiful jumbo baseball cards created for the event!

thediamondkingmovie.com/shop

A composite of eight jumbo baseball cards featuring Dick Perez’s paintings of Derek Jeter, Jackie Robinson, Hank Greenberg, Bill Dickey, Tom Seaver, Larry Doby, Gil Hodges, and Yogi Berra.

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SABR Elysian Fields Chapter @sabrelysian.bsky.social · 1d

Are you a baseball fan who will be in the North Jersey area on 10/26? If yes, make a reservation for our event with baseball artist extraordinaire Dick Perez & filmmaker Marq Evans at
@yogiberramuseum.bsky.social!
(Space not guaranteed for walk-ins.)

tinyurl.com/TheDiamondKingOctober2025

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SABR Elysian Fields Chapter @sabrelysian.bsky.social · 1d

The Fall issue of “Eleventh Street Eagle” has landed! Check out stories about Jen Pawol, the @somersetpatriots.bsky.social Black Yankees tribute, Bull Durham at @papermillplayhouse.bsky.social, the @dcone36.bsky.social Celebrity Golf Classic, and much more!

tinyurl.com/ESEFall25

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SABR Elysian Fields Chapter @sabrelysian.bsky.social · 7d

These are 4 of the 8 spectacular jumbo baseball cards created in conjunction with our 10/26 event at @yogiberramuseum.bsky.social and featuring the artwork of Dick Perez. Order your set here: thediamondkingmovie.com/shop.

What event, you ask? tinyurl.com/TheDiamondKingOctober2025

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Tom Seaver pitching as painted by Dick Perez

Derek Jeter throwing as painted by Dick Perez

Jackie Robinson swinging as painted by Dick Perez

Bill Dickey kneeling in front of the dugout as painted by Dick Perez

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SABR Baseball Games & Simulations Committee @sabrbballgaming.bsky.social · 9d

Our December 2025 meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 9 @ 8p EST/5p PST.

Guest speaker: Steven “Doc” LeShay, Ph.D., game inventor (SherCo Grand Slam Baseball Game), author, retired university professor, Naval Air Reserve Commander.

Register in advance:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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SABR Elysian Fields Chapter @sabrelysian.bsky.social · 15d

An amazing day is in store for all those who join us at the @yogiberramuseum.bsky.social on October 26!

Make sure to reserve your seat. And remember: the baseball cards created especially for this event must be ordered in advance.

Reservations & ordering: tinyurl.com/TheDiamondKingOctober2025

Event details, plus a photo of Dick Perez and a composite of eight baseball cards

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SABR Elysian Fields Chapter @sabrelysian.bsky.social · 16d

So great to see members of our #SABR chapter out today in support of @yogiberramuseum.bsky.social. Some played catch, some served as event volunteers, and one even wrote about it for MLB.com!

Dan Cichalski @njbaseball.bsky.social · 17d

This was a lot of fun. Congratulations, @yogiberramuseum.bsky.social ! www.mlb.com/news/new-gui...

There's a new record for the largest game of catch, all to honor Yogi

LITTLE FALLS, N.J. – On a sunny, 72-degree day, the last weekend afternoon of summer, 2,358 people paired off on the field at Yogi Berra Stadium to play catch. Parents and children of all ages, siblin...

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Heavy J Studios #CardSky @heavyjstudios.bsky.social · 22d

Am proud to have commemorated the feat for the team with this sparkly 5000-piece glitter mosaic that now hangs at PNC Park. ✨ ⚾️ 🏴‍☠️

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SABR Elysian Fields Chapter @sabrelysian.bsky.social · 22d

These are 4 of the 8 spectacular jumbo baseball cards created in conjunction with our 10/26 event at @yogiberramuseum.bsky.social and featuring the artwork of Dick Perez. Order your set here: thediamondkingmovie.com/shop.

What event, you ask? tinyurl.com/TheDiamondKingOctober2025

#CardSky

A portrait of Yogi Berra as painter by Dick Perez

A portrait of Larry Doby as painted by Dick Perez

A portrait of Hank Greenberg as painted by Dick Perez

A portrait of Gil Hodges and an inset sketch of him at bat as created by Dick Perez

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SABR Elysian Fields Chapter @sabrelysian.bsky.social · 25d

A limited edition set of jumbo baseball cards has been created for the event, featuring Perez’s artwork of eight players showcased in the permanent exhibit space at @yogiberramuseum.bsky.social. Order yours (for pickup at the event) here: thediamondkingmovie.com/shop/p/ybmlc-jumbo

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Images of eight jumbo baseball cards featuring paintings of the following players: Derek Jeter, Jackie Robinson, Hank Greenberg, Gil Hodges, Yogi Berra, Bill Dickey, Larry Doby, and Tom Seaver.

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SABR Elysian Fields Chapter @sabrelysian.bsky.social · 25d

We are hosting a screening of “The Diamond King” + a discussion and Q&A with baseball artist extraordinaire Dick Perez & filmmaker Marq Evans at
@yogiberramuseum.bsky.social on 10/26 at 2 pm.
Reservations encouraged! Space not guaranteed for walk-ins. tinyurl.com/TheDiamondKingOctober2025

A Donruss Diamond Kings baseball card showing a photo of artist Dick Perez sitting in his studio and holding a paint brush. Baseball artwork hangs behind him and a painting of Carl Yastrzemski sits beside him.

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Seth Walder @sethwalder.bsky.social · 28d

We have a Senior Sports Data Scientist role open on the ESPN Analytics team!

www.disneycareers.com/en/job/-/-/3...

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Jeff Cohen 41 @metsfan41.bsky.social · Sep 6

@brucemcclurenh.com @sabrelysian.bsky.social @nygal.bsky.social @sportlover.bsky.social @qflea.bsky.social @bchuck.bsky.social

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Bill Plunkett, Author of L.A. Story: Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and a Season for the Ages and Tearl Dunlap, Founder of TD's Brew & BBQ

Podcast Episode · Baseball and BBQ · 09/06/2025 · 1h 50m

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SABR Elysian Fields Chapter @sabrelysian.bsky.social · Aug 22

Want to learn more about #RachelRobinson and the neighborhood in which she grew up? Check out our #SABR meeting when @heavyjstudios.bsky.social presented “Before Jackie: The Early Life of Rachel Robinson.”

youtu.be/uvC-M_g-Yow

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Luke Epplin @lukeepplin.bsky.social · Aug 21

Woke up in the middle of the night and while trying to fall back asleep, I came up with an idea for an article on Larry Doby that I'm going to get started on after I finish the one on "Peanuts" I'm working on now. Yep, I'm back on my BS.

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SABR Elysian Fields Chapter @sabrelysian.bsky.social · Aug 10

Happy Founders’ Day, #SABR!

I am grateful for the opportunities SABR offers and the friendships I’ve forged through the organization. It’s great to have friends who understand the level to which I choose to immerse myself in #baseball.

My Baseball History @shoelesspodcast.bsky.social · Aug 10

#OTD in baseball history

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SABR Elysian Fields Chapter @sabrelysian.bsky.social · Aug 9

Thanks to the Ed Lucas Foundation for granting us media access to cover the David Cone Celebrity Golf Classic. Watch for the story in the Fall issue of our newsletter, “Eleventh Street Eagle.”

The Foundation assists the blind or otherwise disabled, helping pursue dreams and establish independence.

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SABR Elysian Fields Chapter @sabrelysian.bsky.social · Aug 6

Another North Jersey barrier breaker!

Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · Aug 6

Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire a game in MLB when she works games this weekend between the Marlins and Braves.

Pawol will work the bases in Saturday’s doubleheader and the plate on Sunday.

The 48-year-old from New Jersey worked spring training games in 2024 and this year.

Jen Pawol, 48, will be MLB’s first female umpire after weekend promotion

Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire a game in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.

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SABR Elysian Fields Chapter @sabrelysian.bsky.social · Aug 5

TONIGHT!

All are welcome.

SABR Elysian Fields Chapter @sabrelysian.bsky.social · Aug 4

Join in tomorrow, 8/5, at 7pm ET as Vanessa Ivy Rose, granddaughter of #NegroLeagues legend and #Baseball Hall of Famer, Norman “Turkey” Stearnes, brings to #SABR Elysian Fields her passion and enthusiasm for preserving her grandfather’s legacy!

Register for our Zoom: tinyurl.com/Rose5Aug2025

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Laura Peebles @arvafan55.bsky.social · Aug 4

She's great! Definitely worth the time to listen to her!

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Heavy J Studios #CardSky @heavyjstudios.bsky.social · Aug 4

Fantastic guest! Not sure anyone else matches her mix of knowledge, passion, and energy.

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SABR Elysian Fields Chapter @sabrelysian.bsky.social · Aug 4

Join in tomorrow, 8/5, at 7pm ET as Vanessa Ivy Rose, granddaughter of #NegroLeagues legend and #Baseball Hall of Famer, Norman “Turkey” Stearnes, brings to #SABR Elysian Fields her passion and enthusiasm for preserving her grandfather’s legacy!

Register for our Zoom: tinyurl.com/Rose5Aug2025

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SABR Elysian Fields Chapter @sabrelysian.bsky.social · Aug 2

Wonderful start to the afternoon listening to former Negro Leaguers James Cobbin & Dennis Biddle discuss their #baseball experiences. Thanks to Queen City Film Festival & the Somerset Patriots for putting the program together.

Tonight: Baseball as the Patriots pay tribute to the Black Yankees!

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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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Jacob Pomrenke @buckweaver.bsky.social · Jul 31

As the trade deadline nears, the SABR MLB Team Employee Database has been updated to include the 2024 season and to add new details for 52,000+ people employed by major-league teams over the past 150 years: sabr.org/latest/sabr-...

Los Angeles Angels executive Roland Hemond (right) talks with two 1961 USC bonus babies fresh from the 1961 College World Series championship, first baseman Dan Ardell (far left) and third baseman Tom Satriano (near left), whom he signed that July. (COURTESY OF DAN ARDELL)

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