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Showing posts with label pirate history 8/15. Show all posts

Showing posts with label pirate history 8/15. Show all posts

Monday, August 15, 2016

8/15 Happenings: HBD Doggie, Duffy, Ramon & Ollie; Carey Deal; Bunning Trade

1864 - George “Doggie” Miller was born in Brooklyn. Doggie was mostly a catcher, but also played the OF and every IF position, primarily th...

8/15 Games: Kiner Blasts Highlight the Day & More...

1934 - The Bucs and the NY Giants split a twin bill at Forbes Field. The Giants took the opener 5-4, holding on after a four-run first for ...

Saturday, August 15, 2015

8/15: Carey Joins Club; Kiner's 4 In A Row; HBD Duffy, Ollie

1910 - The Pirates bought the rights to OF’er Max Carey from South Bend of the Central League. The Hall-of-Famer played in Pittsburgh for 1...

Thursday, August 15, 2013

8/15: Birthdays & Ralph Kiner...

Birthdays & Ralph Kiner... 1864 - Doggie Miller, also as known as Foghorn and Calliope, was born in Brooklyn. Doggie was mostly a cat...

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