Month: December 2010

First Midget To Have At Bat In 21st Century Pro Baseball Game

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Get Previous Independent Minor League Baseball Team Apparel Here In 1951, Eddie Gaedel was the first midget to bat in a Major League baseball game for the St. Louis Browns as part of a promotion by Bill Veeck. Q:  Who was the first little person to have an at-bat in a professional baseball game in … Read more

Independent Baseball Team Changes Name For One Week For Football

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Q:  What team in the American Association changed its name for one week out of respect for a football game? A:  The St. Paul Saints who became “The Paul” dropping both versions of the word Saint as the Minnesota Vikings were facing the New Orleans Saints in the 2010 NFC title game. http://www.sportressofblogitude.com/2010/01/22/twin-cities-minor-league-baseball-team-changes-name-to-show-solidarity-with-vikings/ Be sure … Read more