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Constructing a Team of Players Who Have Been Both Braves and Giants

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Charles Johnson

Tonight the Giants start a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves. To mark the occasion, I’ve utilized Baseball-Reference’s multi-franchise tool and compiled a team out of the guys who played for both the Braves and the Giants. In the case … Continue reading →

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This Day in Giants History: September 1, 1951

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Charles Johnson

Outfielder Don Mueller hits three home runs in an 8-1 Giants win over the Dodgers. Sal Maglie is the winner‚ giving up seven singles and hitting Jackie Robinson on the wrist in the third to force home the only Dodger … Continue reading →

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This Day in Giants History: August 21, 1951

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Charles Johnson

The Giants manage just one run in seven innings off Reds knuckleballer Willard Ramsdell‚ but the wheels come off “The Knuck” in the eighth: Eddie Stanky belts a leadoff homer‚ Whitey Lockman adds a two-run shot‚ and Wes Westrum finishes … Continue reading →

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