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Bits and Pieces, Dec. 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

In a vain attempt to clear out my inbox, here is the final B&P for the year. Hope you’ve enjoyed learning about these things as much as I have. Don’t read anything political into the posting of this piece about “How Bernie Sanders brought professional baseball to Vermont,” via The Sporting News. From outsports.com, this […]

Tagged as: Baseball-Reference.com, Bernie Sanders, Bob Gibson, Boston Red Sox, Carlton Fisk, Dusty Baker, Lonnie Wheeler, minor leagues, Negro Leagues, Roger Angell, World Series

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The Bookshelf Conversation: Doug Wilson

November 16, 2015

Here’s guy who takes the admonition “Don’t quite your day job” to heart. Dr. Doug Wilson, a full-time ophthalmologist with a thriving practice, has written biographies about four prominent men — including two Hall of Famers — who nevertheless have slipped under the radar, especially for fans who never saw them player. Wilson’s latest — […]

Tagged as: Brooks Robinson, Carlton Fisk, Doug Wilson, Fred Hutchinson, Mark Fidrych

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Bookshelf review: Pudge

November 2, 2015

In case you missed the previous mention, a review of Doug Wilson’s latest baseball bio appears ion Bookreporter.com.

Tagged as: Boston Red Sox, Carlton Fisk, Doug Wilson

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The Bookshelf Conversation: Brad Balukjian

June 22, 2015

I usually speak to my guests after they’ve completed their project, so this is a bit of a departure. It’s good to shake things up once in awhile. By the time you read this, Brad Balukjian, PhD, will be on a cross-country trek in preparation for his new book about a single pack of baseball […]

Tagged as: Al Cowens, Baseball Cards, Brad Balukjian, Carlton Fisk, Doc Gooden, Don Carman, Garry Templeton, Gary Pettis, In case you can't read the cards, in order, Jaime Cocanower, Lee Mazzilli, left to right, Rance Mulliniks, Randy Ready, Rich Hebner, Rick Sutcliffe, Steve Yeager, they are, Vince Coleman

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Baseball Bookshelf almanac, March 9

March 9, 2013

Literary birthday greeting: 1949 – Jules Tygiel, author Baseball’s Great Experiment: Jackie Robinson and His Legacy Past Time: Baseball As History Jackie Robinson and His Legacy Extra Bases – Reflections on Jackie Robinson, Race, & Baseball History Also on this date: 1981 – The Chicago White Sox sign prized free agent catcher Carlton Fisk. The […]

Tagged as: Carlton Fisk, Jackie Robinson, Jules Tyigel

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Literary blast from the past: Carlton Fisk

June 24, 2011

Via Baseball-Reference.com’s Bullpen: Carlton Fisk of the White Sox, plays his 2,226 and final major league game, surpassing Bob Boone’s record of 2,225 for most games caught. (Pertinent title: Carlton Fisk: The catcher who changed “Sox”.)

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* I saw it in the Times

October 25, 2008

One more reason that the current NY Times is not your granddaddy’s newspaper. The history of the World Series home run on TV (video).

Tagged as: baseball on TV, Bobby Thompson, Carlton Fisk, home runs, World Series

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