October 1, 1903: The Fall Classic Gets Its Start

The first-ever World Series game in Major League Baseball history was played on October 1, 1903, marking the beginning of a storied tradition in American sports. The contest took place at Huntington Avenue Grounds in Boston, Massachusetts, pitting the Boston Americans (now the Boston…

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August 16, 1954: Sports Fans Rejoice

On August 15, 1954, Americans got their first ever copy of their new favorite magazine, Sports Illustrated. The initial cover photo snapped by Mark Kauffman on June 9, 1954 showed Milwaukee Braves slugger Eddie Mathews taking a swing against the New York Giants while…

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July 23, 1962: Jackie Robinson Gets His Due

Jackie Robinson is not just a monumental figure in baseball history, but he also changed American history and left an enduring impact on the nation’s social fabric. On July 23, 1962, he became enshrined forever in Cooperstown.   Born on January 31, 1919, in Cairo,…

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