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This annotated week in baseball history: Jan. 18-Jan. 24, 1972
This annotated week in baseball history: Jan. 18-Jan. 24, 1972
On Jan. 21, 1972 Alan Benes was born. In his major league career, he would win 29 games, or 126 fewer than his older brother Andy. Richard returns to one of his favorite subjects, looking at the "other brother" of great pitching families. Click the title to read more. Order the Hardball Times ...
This annotated week in baseball history: Jan. 11 - Jan. 17, 1980
This annotated week in baseball history: Jan. 11 - Jan. 17, 1980
hardballtimes.com — On Jan. 16, 1980 Albert Pujols was born. The greatness of "Prince Albert" is in no dispute—his... second MVP attesting to the fact—but this week Richard looks back to see just how Pujols compares to great hitters of the past. Click the title to read more. Order the Hardball Times Annual 2009 today ... (more) This annotated week in baseball history: Jan. 11 - Jan. ...
This annotated week in baseball history: Jan. 25-Jan. 31, 1891
This annotated week in baseball history: Jan. 25-Jan. 31, 1891
hardballtimes.com — On Jan. 31, 1891, Goat Cochran was born. Cochran was just one of the players born on... this date who would go on to earn a memorable moniker. Richard looks at some of the more distinctively dubbed players. Click the title to read more. Order the Hardball Times 2009 Season Preview today ! (more) This annotated week in baseball history: Jan. 25-Jan. ...

Boston vs Orlando Jan 22 2009
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2 Comments
  • stevet stevet
    +1
    Great stuff!  Lots of fun.
    Posted 1/24/2009 respond (flag)
    • KJOKBASEBALL KJOKBASEBALL
      +1
      Mathewsons probably the most 'imbalanced' of brothers, but who would be the most 'balanced' in terms of talent and success? The Forsch brothers, perhaps?
      Posted 1/26/2009 respond (flag)
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