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On This Day In Sports History: George Steinbrenner Suspended By MLB
On May 14 1997, Major League Baseball suspended George Steinbrenner, the owner of the New York Yankees, for alleged involvement in a scheme to discredit former player Dave Winfield. The suspension was a result of a lengthy investigation by MLB, which concluded that Steinbrenner had paid a known gambler named Howie Spira $40,000 to gather…
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Behind The Logo: Hartford Whalers
The Hartford Whalers logo is one of the most recognizable logos in sports history. It has become an iconic symbol of the city of Hartford, Connecticut, and a beloved memory of the team that played there from 1979 to 1997. The logo’s design is simple, yet powerful, featuring a stylized letter “W” with a blue…
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What Makes Fenway Park Special? // Fenway Park: A Super Quick History
For over 100 years, Fenway Park has been one of baseball’s most iconic grounds. With its unique dimensions, and jewel box design built right into the city, it has become one of the landmark cathedrals for the sport. In today’s article we’ll take a look back at what makes this park so special and all…
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What Happened To The Minnesota North Stars?
For twenty six years Minnesota (widely known as one of the best places for hockey) was home to a NHL team, the North Stars. So what exactly led to the team leaving after so many seasons? In today’s video we’ll take a look back at how the team’s struggles to stay relevant, and an owner’s…
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What Happened To The Original Charlotte Hornets?
The Charlotte Hornets were a model franchise of success, becoming instantly popular and a leader in attendance for several seasons . So what exactly led to the team moving away after fourteen years? In today’s video we’ll take a look back at how one owner’s personal scandals led to a major rift between the city…
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What Happened To The Seattle Pilots?
After several years of trying to attract a Major League Baseball team to the city, Seattle finally got their team when the Pilots began play in 1969. So what exactly happened that led to the team moving away after only one season? In Today’s video we’ll take a look back at how the Pilots’ issues…
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What Happened To The Original Cleveland Browns?
After winning eight championships early on in their existence, The Cleveland Browns firmly established themselves as a beloved part of the Cleveland community. So what exactly led to the team leaving after nearly fifty years, and then returning just three years later? In today’s video we’ll take a look back at how their meddling owner…
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What Happened To The Atlanta Thrashers?
The Atlanta Thrashers first began play in 1999, and were actually the second NHL team awarded to Atlanta in the city’s history. So what exactly led to the team leaving their home in Atlanta after only 11 seasons? In today’s video we’ll take a look back at how bitter in-fighting and legal battles within the…
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The Pine Tar Game: A Super Quick History
In one of the most infamous moments in baseball history, George Brett of the Kansas City Royals and Billy Martin of the New York Yankees were instrumental parts of a controversial call involving the amount of pine tar on a bat. Today we’ll look back at the game, and how the Yankees tired everything they…
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How The Magic-Bird Rivalry Got Started
On May 29 1980, Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics won the NBA rookie of the year award narrowly beating out Los Angeles Laker, and rival, Magic Johnson. This was one of the first battles in a legendary rivalry that lasted throughout the 1980s. In this post, we’ll look back at each player’s rookie season,…
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