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Baseball History: The Williams Shift

September 13, 2020
1940s Baseball History Baseball History History Shoestring Catches

A defensive shift is so common today that we see what once was a strange double play. It’s becoming routine to see a shortstop play a ground ball in shallow right field and throw it to a third baseman, who is actually standing on second ready to complete the twin killing with a toss to […]

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27 * 61 Replay 48: 05 White Sox at 61 Yankees

September 12, 2020
1960s Baseball History Baseball History History Shoestring Catches Strat-O-Matic Game of the Day

Editor’s note: The 27 * 61 Yankees Replay games are being played with Strat-o-Matic cards and dice. The designated hitter will not be used for any games. Injuries will only be used during the game when they occur. Whitey Ford tossed a four-hitter and got some defensive help late as the 1961 New York Yankees […]

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27 * 61 Replay 48: 05 White Sox at 27 Yankees

September 11, 2020
1920s Baseball History Baseball History History Shoestring Catches Strat-O-Matic Game of the Day

Editor’s note: The 27 * 61 Yankees Replay games are being played with Strat-o-Matic cards and dice. The designated hitter will not be used for any games. Injuries will only be used during the game when they occur. Tony Lazzeri changed the momentum with a homer as the 1927 New York Yankees defeated the 2005 […]

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Football History: Tony Canadeo

September 10, 2020
Football History Shoestring Catches

Green Bay Packers legend Tony Canadeo never played in Lambeau Field, but his legacy is present in the stadium. Canadeo is one of six players to have his number retired by the Packers, so his name and No. 3 can been seen by all of the fans in attendance at games. Fans have to enter […]

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Football History: Johnny Unitas

September 9, 2020
Football History Shoestring Catches

Hopefully, football season is about to begin. I began collecting baseball cards back in 1971 and it’s turned into a lifetime passion. As a fan of the Green Bays Packers, pieces of cardboard with the future legends of football soon followed. My first year for football cards was 1972. However, because there was a store […]

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2006 Tournament: Braves at White Sox

September 8, 2020
Baseball History History Shoestring Catches Strat-O-Matic Game of the Day

Editor’s note: The 2006 Tournament games are being played with Strat-o-Matic cards and dice. The designated hitter will be used for any games involving American League teams. Injuries will only be used during the game when they occur. Bob Wickman closed it out for Atlanta as the Braves won the championship game of the 2006 […]

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2006 Tournament: Braves at Padres

September 7, 2020
Baseball History History Shoestring Catches Strat-O-Matic Game of the Day

Editor’s note: The 2006 Tournament games are being played with Strat-o-Matic cards and dice. The designated hitter will be used for any games involving American League teams. Injuries will only be used during the game when they occur. John Smoltz got the job done on the mound, but he did alright at the plate as […]

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2006 Tournament: Blue Jays at White Sox

September 6, 2020
Baseball History History Shoestring Catches Strat-O-Matic Game of the Day

Editor’s note: The 2006 Tournament games are being played with Strat-o-Matic cards and dice. The designated hitter will be used for any games involving American League teams. Injuries will only be used during the game when they occur. Jim Thome‘s heroics put the Chicago White Sox in the 2006 Tournament championship game. With the score […]

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2006 Tournament: Astros at Padres

September 5, 2020
Baseball History History Shoestring Catches Strat-O-Matic Game of the Day

Editor’s note: The 2006 Tournament games are being played with Strat-o-Matic cards and dice. The designated hitter will be used for any games involving American League teams. Injuries will only be used during the game when they occur. Mike Cameron saved his best for the last moment. Cameron’s walk-off single in the bottom of the […]

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2006 Tournament: Braves at Cardinals

September 4, 2020
Baseball History History Shoestring Catches Strat-O-Matic Game of the Day

Editor’s note: The 2006 Tournament games are being played with Strat-o-Matic cards and dice. The designated hitter will be used for any games involving American League teams. Injuries will only be used during the game when they occur. Chipper Jones drilled a pair of homers to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 6-1 victory over […]

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