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Can't recall:

  • which ballplayer stated "The hardest thing to do in baseball is to hit a round baseball with a round bat, squarely"?
  • which shortstop has been awarded the most Gold Gloves?
  • how many games were played between New York and Kansas City in the 1980 American League Championship Series?

Web sites of interest:

American Memory Project: Baseball Cards 1887-1914 An online exhibit from the Library of Congress, searchable by player, team, league and city.

Baseball America The official web site of Baseball America magazine, which has a heavy focus on up-and-coming prospects in the minor leagues, colleges, and high school. Features stories, statistics, prospect lists, and MLB draft information.

Baseball Reference Provides online access to statistics, past results and standings, schedules, awards, and information on former players and managers.

Major League Baseball This is the official site of Major League Baseball. It is updated daily with information including statistics, schedules, history, player and club details, as well as articles covering current baseball news.

Minor League Baseball This is the official site of Minor League Baseball. It is updated daily with information including statistics, schedules, history, player and club details, as well as articles covering current baseball news.

National Baseball Hall of Fame Features information about the Hall of Fame and its exhibits, as well as information on the Hall of Fame's research library, bibliographies on players and issues and other information for serious baseball fans and researchers.

Sporting News: The Vault: Baseball Historical information on players, the World Series, ball parks, and the like.

Society for American Baseball Research The Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) was formed in August 1971 in Cooperstown New York. It now consists of more than 6,700 members, including many prominent writers, officials, and players, worldwide.

If you have questions, after consulting these resources, please contact the Information Desk at (585) 359-7092.

Updated September, 2006

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