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Chicago Baseball History

@ChiBallHistory

Chronicling the history of the Cubs, White Sox, Whales, Negro Leagues, AAGPBL, Comiskey Park, & Wrigley Field. Curated by @nbierma. @SABR member

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@sabr2 Aug 2021
100 years ago today, the Black Sox trial ended with the acquittal of eight @WhiteSox players on charges of conspiracy for fixing the 1919 World Series. Check out our Eight Myths Out project to learn more about the Black Sox Scandal: sabr.org/eight-myths-out @buckweaver #SABR
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Scott F@TheFrizz8712 Jul 2020
7-12-1990, the White Sox beat the Yankees 8-0 in 6 innings. Melido Perez threw a rain-shortened no-hitter, striking out 9 over his 6 no-hit innings. Lance Johnson hit his first Major League home run.
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SABRChicago@SABRChicago12 Jul 2021
Today is the start of the #AllStarGame break. It’s also the 42nd anniversary of Disco Demolition Night at Comiskey Park. Whatever reason you need, go ahead and download our chapter’s July-August 2021 newsletter. It’s hot off the press. Enjoy! bit.ly/SABRChicago20210708
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SABR BioProject@SABRbioproject13 Jul 2021
#AllStarGame History: Ernie Banks played in 13 ASGs, batted .303 (10-for-33), slugged .545, 1 HR, 3 RBIs & 4 runs. Read about his life & legacy in his @sabr bio sabr.org/bioproj/person/erni…
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Tom’s Old Days@sigg2011 Jul 2021
New Feature: Memorable Athletes from the Past #WhiteSox #Orioles #MLB  #Nostalgia
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Scott F@TheFrizz8710 Jul 2021
Happy 67th bday HOF Andre Dawson! A 5 tool player before turf wrecked his knees, the Hawk averaged 24 HR & 30 steals per year over first 7 seasons. He was a ROY, MVP, 8x All-Star, 8x Gold Glover & 4x Silver Slugger. 6 years with Cubs averaged .285 29 98 .834. 16 HR in 292 ab 1994
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Tom’s Old Days@sigg2010 Jul 2021
New Feature: Underrated Athletes from the Past #Cubs #MLB  #Nostalgia
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Mark @ Cubs History@MF654310 Jul 2021
July 9, 1982 On the 10th anniversary of his shutout against the Reds, Fergie Jenkins shuts out the Reds again on 5 hits as the #Cubs defeat the Reds 12-0.
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@nut_history9 Jul 2021
This is what I call a superb action shot. - Ernie Banks
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@baseballinpix9 Jul 2021
Wrigley Field in color, 1959
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@OleTimeHardball8 Jul 2021
1971 Chicago Cubs Fergie Jenkins
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Tom’s Old Days@sigg207 Jul 2021
New Feature: Athletes we remember from the Past #Athletics #Cubs #Dodgers #MLB  #Nostalgia
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Scott F@TheFrizz877 Jul 2021
Hall of Fame second baseman Billy Herman was born #OTD in 1909. The long-time Cub made each of the first 10 All-Star Games, 8 with the Cubs & 2 with the Dodgers. Led league with 227 hits & 57 doubles in 1935. Had 3 top 5 MVP finishes. Batted .304 lifetime. Managed Red Sox in 60s.
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@nut_history6 Jul 2021
Let’s play two #CubTogether
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Baseball by BSmile@BSmile7 Jul 2021
Today In 1964: Chicago #Cubs legend Billy Williams hits a HR vs. Kansas City #Athletics pitcher John Wyatt in the Major League All-Star Game at Shea Stadium! #MLB #Baseball #History
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Baseball by BSmile@BSmile6 Jul 2021
Today In 1983: Vin Scully gives an eloquent opening to the 50th Anniversary All-Star Game at Comiskey Park, Chicago! #MLB #Baseball #History
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Jeff Nichols🌻@backwards_river6 Jul 2021
Cubs 1912
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Baseball by BSmile@BSmile6 Jul 2021
Today In 1933: Panoramic view of the first Major League All-Star Game at Comiskey Park, Chicago! (colorization by BSmile) #MLB #Baseball #History
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Custom⚾️Baseball@custom_baseball5 Jul 2021
This custom card is posted for no other reason than Carlton Fisk was awesome. #WhiteSox
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