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Yankee Stadium

Posted by on Mar 5, 2012 in Featured, Sports | Comments Off on Yankee Stadium

The original Yankee Stadium, of course. It didn’t have the quirky charm of Fenway Park. Or the ivy walls of Wrigley Field. And yet,...

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Wiffle Ball

Posted by on Dec 2, 2011 in Americana, Featured, Kids Stuff | Comments Off on Wiffle Ball

It’s the only game where Justin Verlander can try to strike out Babe Ruth, and Albert Pujols can take Sandy Koufax deep. Take a...

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Sports: Fenway Park

Posted by on Jun 1, 2009 in Sports | Comments Off on Sports: Fenway Park

Honestly, baseball “purists” often make too much of the classic ballparks. Which is more important, quirky outfield dimensions...

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