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The Sports Archives History Lesson – Baseball’s Batting Donut

Posted on November 1, 2010 by thesportsarchives

The batting “donut” is a heavy circular lead weight encased in rubber which is slid up to the barrel of the baseball bat. Before this invention, players waiting in the on-deck circle would swing 2 or 3 bats at a … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives History Lesson – Baseball’s Hit and Run

Posted on October 30, 2010 by thesportsarchives

The “hit and run” play originated in major league baseball back in the late 19th century.  It is officially credited to a couple of players who played for the Boston Beaneaters in the 1890s. Tommy McCarthy and Hugh Duffy also … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives History Lesson – Hockey Goalie Mask

Posted on October 29, 2010 by thesportsarchives

On November 1, 1959, Jacques Plante of the Montreal Canadians decided that he would protect himself by introducing the goalie mask. Today, with only a few rare exceptions, all goalies wear masks or some type of cage protection. Some goalies … Continue reading →

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Rafael Nadal advances to semifinals in 2010 US Open

Posted on September 10, 2010 by thesportsarchives

In Flushing Meadows, NY, Rafael Nadal will advance to his third consecutive semifinal in the US Open. Nadal defeated No. 8 Fernando Verdasco to inch closer to achieving the only Grand Slam title he has yet to win. No. 1 … Continue reading →

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