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Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / March 19

The Real Steve Dalkowski: Orioles’ hardest thrower lived a hard-luck life

In the chapter on Steve Dalkowski in my 2001 book on Orioles history, I quoted numerous people who’d played with or seen the legendary fireballer. Boog Powell, Steve Barber, Milt Pappas, Barry Shetrone, Earl Weaver, Walter Youse, Harry Dalton and others eagerly recalled him and told stories.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 28

The 1973 Cubs: A last gasp at contention

The core that had brought so many memories but no titles failed again. I’ve written about this star-crossed 1973 Cubs team on quite a number of occasions, so this summary of that ballclub is going to kind of be a conglomeration of the previous articles, with some new material added.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 14, 2024

Cubs historical sleuthing: Milt Pappas edition

Check out those sideburns! This photo was found on Facebook, and as is often the case, you might not think there are enough clues. I’m here to tell you there are, and possibly down to the exact at-bat.

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