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A&E Television

History.com: How Did Baseball's Seventh Inning Stretch Originate?

For Students 9th - 10th
The American tradition might date to President William Howard Taft in 1910, but it could have started in 1869. The seventh-inning stretch, when fans rise from their seats for a brief break after the top of that inning is complete, is as...
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A&E Television

History.com: 7 of the Most Memorable World Series in Baseball History

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1956, the New York Yankees' Don Larsen, an 'imperfect man,' pitched a perfect game -- the only one in World Series history. Major League Baseball history is filled with memorable World Series, from the first in 1903 to the 21st...
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US National Archives

Docsteach: The Third League in Professional Baseball

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will analyze three documents from the court case The Federal League of Baseball Clubs v. The American and National Leagues of Baseball Clubs to gain an understanding of baseball contracts and labor issues in the Progressive Era....
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Cengage Learning

Gale Hispanic Heritage Biographies: Alex Rodriguez

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography and interesting facts about this Hispanic American major league baseball player who signed a record $252 million contract.
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Vocabulary University

My vocabulary.com: World Series Baseball

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This page has a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using vocabulary words pertaining to the Baseball World Series. It also provides an extensive Vocabulary Word List for Baseball (396 words) and the lyrics to the song "Take Me...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Baseball Economics 201

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Some believe our national pastime may be threatened by the big market, high revenue teams like the Yankees (or the New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, etc.) and that smaller market teams (e.g., the Florida Marlins, San Diego...
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A&E Television

History.com: 9 of the Most Valuable Baseball Cards in History

For Students 9th - 10th
Cards of Hall of Famers Honus Wagner, Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle have sold for millions.
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Read Works

Read Works: Before Jackie: How Strikeout King Satchel Paige Struck Down Jim Crow

For Teachers 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks passage provides a brief biography of the baseball player Satchel Paige and his significant accomplishments. A paired passage, a vocabulary support sheet, a questions sheet, and an...
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Jackie Robinson

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn about the man who "broke the color barrier in major league baseball," Jackie Robinson. This article overviews Robinson's sports career, includes images, and provides "related links" for further reading and...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Jackie Robinson

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Brittanica's Guide to Black History features Jackie Robinson, the first black baseball player to play in the American major leagues during the 20th century. On April 15, 1947, Robinson broke the decades-old...
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A&E Television

History.com: 10 Long Gone Mlb Ballparks With Quirky Features

For Students 9th - 10th
Houston's Colt Stadium was plagued by mosquitoes and brutal heat. Other ballparks, such as Cleveland's cavernous 'Mistake by the Lake,' had bizarre dimensions.
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Cincinnati Reds

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official Cincinnati Reds homepage from the ESPN.com website. The site has statistics, standings, schedules, and much more.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Martin Dihigo

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry features Martin Dihigo, a professional baseball player who became a national hero in his native Cuba. In addition to playing in the Cuban League, Dihigo played in the leagues of the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Venezuela...
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Musial Was Gentleman Killer

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn interesting career and biographical details about Stan "Stan the Man" Musial, the first player from the National League to win three MVP's.
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Alabama Humanities Foundation

Encyclopedia of Alabama: Sports and Recreation: Satchel Paige

For Students 9th - 10th
The first African American to pitch in the major league, Satchel Paige led a full life of baseball. Satchel retired from the mound when he was sixty years old. Discover the successes and setbacks of this famed baseball player.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: The Black Sox Trial

For Students 9th - 10th
A very good site on the 1919 Chicago Black Sox scandal, which ended in the banishing of eight major league players for life from the game of baseball. Also includes great information on the ensuing trial and a link to the manuscript of...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Edward Samuel Rogers

For Students 9th - 10th
Ted Rogers (1933-2008), President and CEO of Rogers Communications Inc, is profiled. This Canadian billionaire businessman also owned the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball team and was a major philanthropic figure.
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Eve's Magazine: Jackie Robinson: An American Hero

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, written by Maury Allen and published in Eve's Magazine, explores the life of Jackie Robinson and his role in the Civil Rights Movement.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Larry Doby

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Larry Doby, an American baseball player, the second African-American player in the major leagues and the first in the American League when he joined the Cleveland Indians in 1947.

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