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The Sports Archives – By Any Other Name: Pete Rose

Posted on March 25, 2017 by thesportsarchives

One of the few men in baseball to enjoy success as both a player and a manager, Pete Rose is one of the most famous names in Cincinnati baseball history. Rose played for the Cincinnati Reds from 1963 to 1978, … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Cubs vs. Indians: A Fight to Remember

Posted on October 25, 2016 by aemery97

The 2016 Major-League Baseball championships have arrived and America is once again brimming with enthusiastic fervor. Every year, the MLB World Series nets tens-of-thousands of live spectators and millions of network viewers, all eager to watch a lively showdown between … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The 3 Best MLB Parks for Kids!

Posted on September 9, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Petco Park, San Diego California: Perhaps more than any other major league baseball park, Petco was designed with families in mind.  From the grassy knoll outside of center field which has ample place for blankets (with a view of virtually … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – ‘Three Strikes; You’re Out!’ – How Baseball Got Started!

Posted on May 15, 2013 by thesportsarchives

At the risk of assuming baseball started elsewhere, for purposes of this tidbit, we will presume the United States is the point of reference. Historically, however, two English games, Rounders and Cricket had influences on today’s sport of baseball. And … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Why Do Baseball Players Chew Tobacco?

Posted on January 4, 2013 by thesportsarchives

When we think about chewing tobacco, we think about baseball. Well, baseball, mouth cancer, and bad breath. Chewing tobacco used to be the method of choice for Americans who wanted their nicotine fix, but nowadays it’s not quite as glamorous … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Sports Memorabilia – Decoration and Pride!

Posted on November 16, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Sports Memorabilia – Decoration and Pride Displaying our accomplishments has long since been a practiced tradition. From diplomas, to awards, to trophies, we hang the items that are most important to us. Oftentimes, these achievements aren’t even our own. As … Continue reading →

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