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World Series

Dyckman Oval in 1937 as seen from the intersection of Nagle Avenue and Academy Street.

Revisiting Dyckman Oval, A Lost Landmark From the Heyday of Black Baseball

At the northern tip of Manhattan, the ballpark was a magnet for families, entrepreneurs, and celebrities.

Jonathan Goldman October 1, 2021

A pair of cards featuring Mike Mattimore during his time with the New York Giants, ca. 1887-1890.

The Library of Congress Has an Incredible Collection of Early Baseball Cards

There's a lot of history in these collectibles.

Daniel Crown October 25, 2018

Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs.

The Strange Story of Why Belize is Full of Chicago Cubs Fans

Thanks to pirated TV in the '80s, the tiny nation is now in the grips of World Series fever.

Adam Rosen October 26, 2016