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20th Century

This day in baseball: Doc White’s shutout streak

On September 30, 1904, White Sox pitcher Doc White pitched his fifth shutout in eighteen days when he defeated the Yankees at Chicago’s South Side Park, 4-0. It was a streak that began September 12th, and his performance helped keep the team in contention for the pennant. White’s shutout streak remained a baseball record for…

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No man can have a “yellow streak” and last. He must pay much attention to his nerves or temperament. He must hide every flaw. ~Christy Mathewson

19th Century

Jim Creighton

James Creighton, Jr. was born on April 15, 1841, in lower Manhattan to Irish immigrant parents. When Creighton was just eight years old, his mother passed away. Then, in late 1857, his father moved the family to Brooklyn, and by the time he was sixteen, young James had become recognized for his superior athletic skills…

20th Century

This day in baseball: Gil Hodges hits four home runs

In a game against the Boston Braves on August 31, 1950, Brooklyn Dodgers first baseman Gil Hodges hit four home runs in front of a crowd of 14,226 fans. Hodges joined Lou Gehrig as only the second player since 1900 to hit four home runs in a game without the benefit of extra innings, and…

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~Walt Whitman

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