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“The Mighty Murphy - Atlanta’s Dale Murphy Goes For MVP Again” (Sports Illustrated - July 4, 1983)

"Fireworks At Comiskey Park" (Sports Illustrated - July 4, 1960)

Babe Ruth gives his buddy Lou Gehrig a big hug at Yankee Stadium! (July 4, 1939)

"Today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth.” ~ New York Yankees captain Lou Gehrig says farewell to baseball at Yankee Stadium (July 4, 1939) ---edit/color by BSmile

“Our National Game - Our National Holiday” (The Baseball Magazine - July 1908)

"The #Pirates - Power Plus - League Leader Steve Blass" (Sports Illustrated - July 3, 1972)

"The Big Hitters Are Back In The National League" - Roberto Clemente, Pittsburgh #Pirates (Sports Illustrated - July 3, 1967)

Today In 1947: The Cleveland Indians acquire Larry Doby from the Newark Eagles of the Negro National League! In two days he'll become the first Black player in American League history!

112 Years Ago Today: View from the wooden bleachers of the Polo Grounds, NYC before a Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Giants game! (July 3, 1914) edit/color by BSmile

“Pride Of The New #Yankees - Bobby Murcer and Ron Blomberg” (Sports Illustrated - July 2, 1973)

Today In 1963: In one of #MLB's most memorable pitching duels, Juan Marichal & Warren Spahn both sling 15 scoreless innings before Willie Mays ends the game with a HR in the bottom of the 16th, giving the #SFGiants a 1-0 win over the Milwaukee Braves!

“Mickey Mantle - Indispensable Yankee” (Sports Illustrated - July 2, 1962)

“Hit ‘Em Where They Ain’t - Minnesota’s Rod Carew” (Sports Illustrated - July 1, 1974)

Today In 1951: Cleveland Indians legend Bob Feller hurls his 3rd career no-hitter vs. the Detroit Tigers!

Jackie Robinson strikes a pose during his season with the Montreal Royals! (1946)

Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! ⚾️ 💰

Happy July 1st! Big thanks to everyone who followed along last month. Here's a few highlights from June. ⚾️ Cheers from Baseball by BSmile!