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Big League Chew: The Bubble Gum That Made Every Kid Feel Like a Pro

Big League Chew turned every kid into a ballpark hero. One handful of shredded gum made backyard games feel bigger, brighter, and just a little closer to the majors.

Remembering Sidd Finch: Baseball’s Greatest April Fools’ Joke

Mickey Yarber

Sports Illustrated’s 1985 profile of Sidd Finch introduced a pitcher who could throw 168 miles per hour, captivating fans before revealing one of the greatest April Fools’ pranks in sports history.

Remembering the Greatest MLB Stories: A Trip Down Memory Lane

The Retro Network

Baseball has a rich history filled with spectacular moments, iconic players, and stories. Major League Baseball (MLB) has created some of the most spectacular moments in sports history, from its inception to the present day.

The Day After The Cup: My First Pirates Baseball Game at Three Rivers

Jason Gross

A little over 30 years ago, I attended my first major league baseball game. Living in central PA, I grew up a Pittsburgh Pirates fan and was a faithful one throughout my childhood until the

When an Earthquake Stopped the 1989 World Series

OldSchool80s

The World Series had one its most memorable moments in 1988 when Kirk Gibson hit a dramatic home run. The following year, the 1989 World Series became memorable for an entirely different reason. The 1989