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Constructing a Team from Players Who Have Been Both Senators/Twins and Giants

Before the inception of interleague play, the Giants’ great experience playing against the franchise now known as the Minnesota Twins was in two World Series. The Washington Senators beat the New York Giants, four games to three, in 1924, and … Continue reading

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The 100: Emil “Irish” Meusel (100)

William F. Baker, who owned the Philadelphia Phillies from 1911 to 1930, cut the outfield grass at the Baker Bowl with sheep. Sheep were cheaper than men and lawnmowers. That fact tells you all you need to know about Mr. … Continue reading

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