Chicago Cubs: MiLB Affiliates

The Centralia Cubs, Centralia, Illinois played in the Illinois State League (1947-1948) and the Mississippi-Ohio Valley League (1949-1952). This two leagues would eventually become the Midwest League.

Central played for 6-seasons, and were directly affiliated with the Chicago Cubs in 1947-1948. Home games were played at Fan's Field.

July 8, 1950: Gene Pisarski threw a no-hit game agasint the West Frankfort Cardinals, winning the game 6-0

Midland Cubs

The Midland RockHounds were previously known as both the Midland Cubs (1972–1984) and Midland Angels (1985–1998). While Midland has been the Double-A affiliate of the Oakland A's since 1999, they were affiliated with the Chicago Cubs from 1972 to 1984, and then with the California Angels from 1985 to 1998

Daytona Cubs - 1993

Prior to 1993, the Chicago Cubs were affiliated with the Winston Salem Warthogs, a Class A team that played in the Carolina League. At the end of the 1992 season, the Cubs decided to move their Class A affiliate to Florida. The Florida State League originally assigned the transplanted Cubs team to play at Baseball City Stadium in Davenport. However, Jordan Kobritz, the new owner and general manager of the minor league franchise, wanted the team to play in Daytona Beach instead. 

Huntington Cubs -1990-1994

Indianapolis Indians : MiLB

Indianapolis Indians - 1967

"See You at Victory Field"

Indianapolis Indians - 1968

A Hit: Baseball at Bush Stadium

Indianapolis - second-oldest minor league franchise in American professional baseball (after the Rochester Red Wings). The team originated in 1902 as members of the American Association (AA), which was an independent league at the time but was granted Class A status in 1903.

Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and play their home games at Victory Field, which opened in 1996. The Indians previously played at Owen J. Bush Stadium from 1931 to 1996 and at two versions of Washington Park from 1902 to 1931

Indians affiliates: Pittsburgh Pirates (2005–present, 1948-1951) Milwaukee Brewers (2000–2004) Cincinnati Reds (1993–1999, 1968-1983, 1961, 1939-1941) Montreal Expos (1984–1992) Chicago White Sox (1962–1967, 1957-1959) Philadelphia Phillies (1960) Cleveland Indians (1952–1956) Boston Braves (1946–1947)

 

Burlington - MiLB

1998-Sep-05 Burlington IA

Burlington Bees - 1954-1981

Burlington Rangers - 1982-1985

Burlington Expos - 1986-1987

Baseball began playing in Burlington in 1889 as the Burlington Babies. Teams with various nicknames played until the Burlington Pathfinders were named in 1906, keeping the nickname until 1916 and playing in the Central Association. After a hiatus, the Burlington Bees played in the Mississippi Valley League from 1924 to 1932. The franchise then returned as the Burlington Indians in 1947. They won the league championship in 1949, their third and final year in the Central Association. The team joined the Three-I (Illinois, Iowa, Indiana) League in 1952 as the Burlington Flints but was renamed the Bees in 1954. Burlington joined the Midwest League in 1962 as a farm team of the Pittsburgh Pirates. From 1963 through 1974 they were a farm team of the Kansas City (later Oakland) A's; subsequent affiliations included the Brewers (1975–81), Rangers (1982–85), Expos (1986–87 and 1993–94), Braves (1988–90), Astros (1991–92), Giants (1995–96), Reds (1997–98), and White Sox (1999–2000). 

Utica Blue Sox - MiLB

 

Utica's first baseball team took the field in 1878. Utica fielded a team in the New York State League from 1899–1917, then was without professional baseball until 1939, except for one year, 1924, when the Utica Utes, a member of an earlier edition of the New York–Pennsylvania League, moved to Oneonta, New York, in midseason

1981-1995 the Blue Sox were resurrected in the Short-Season A classification New York–Penn League, affiliated with the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox

Glens Falls Tigers - MiLB

1986 - 1987

The team was founded in 1980 as the Glens Falls White Sox, the Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. In 1986, the team affiliated with the Detroit Tigers and changed their name to Glens Falls Tigers to reflect the new affiliation. After the 1988 season, the franchise moved to London, Ontario. and became the London Tigers in 1989. The franchise relocated to Trenton, New Jersey, as the Trenton Thunder in 1994.

 

Toronto Maple Leafs : MiLB

Toronto to Canberra, March 11, 1950

50 cents paying the double weight step to Australia

Postal History Corner

Toronto Maple Leafs - 1965

The Toronto Maple Leafs were a high-level minor league baseball club located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, which played from 1896-1967, affiliated with 10 different Major League clubs over their existence: Boston Red Sox, Washington Senators, Milwaukee Braves, Cleveland Indians, St Louis Browns, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Athletics, Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers

Notable players include:

• Sam Jethroe - National League Rookie of the Year 1950
• Bobo Holloman - threw no-hitter in first MLB start 1953
• Elston Howard - American League MVP 1963
• Rico Caray - National League batting champion 1970
• Sparky Lyle - American League Cy Young Award winner 1977
• Reggie Smith - 7-time MLB All-Star

Padres - Powpex 1984

1984-Oct-27/28 Powpex - San Diego Ca

Joliet JackHammers

 

2002-Oct-5 Willcopex - Joliet Il

The Joliet JackHammers were a member of the Northern League, an independent professional baseball league. The JackHammers were in existence from 2002-2010. they played their home games at Silver Cross Field

During the 2008 season, Wally Backman was the team's Manager

Following the demise of the JackHammers a new team was formed the Joliet Slammers playing in the independent Frontier League

The Northern League 1993-2010 included teams from the US Mid-West and Canada:

• Rochester Aces
• Thunder Bay Whiskey Jacks 
• Madison Black Wolf
• Dultuh-Superior Dukes
• St Paul Saints
• Lincoln Saltdogs
• Schaumburg Flyers
• Sioux Falls Canaries
• Sioux Falls Explorers
• Calgary Vipers
• Edmonton Cracker-Cats
• Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
• Gary SouthShore RailCats
• Kansas City T-Bones
• Winnipeg Goldeyes

World Series - 1997: Florida Marlins v Cleveland Indians

1997 World Series

October 18-26

Florida Marlins (Pro Player Stadium) - Cleveland Indians (Jacobs Field)

Marlins win 4 games to 3

Liván Hernández (Florida) - MVP

 

World Series - 1937 New York Yankees v New York Giants

1937 New York

Yankee Stadium - - Polo Grounds

New York Yankees 4games - 1 New York Giants

The 1937 Series was the first in which a team (in this case, the Yankees) did not commit a single error, handling 179 total chances (132 putouts, 47 assists) perfectly. Game 4 ended with the final World Series innings ever pitched by Hall of Famer Carl Hubbell, who during the ninth inning gave up Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig's final Series home run

Back of envelope: sponsored by Wm P Gabel - Cleveland Ohio

Todd Hundley - HR Record

1996-Sep-14 New York NY

All-time single season record for home runs by a catcher - 41

Atlanta Braves 5 – 6 New York Mets

Shea Stadium Flushing New York

ATL RBI: Fred McGriff 2; Ryan Klesko

NYM RBI: Todd Hundley 3 (HR); Bernard Gilkey 2; Lance Johnson

Pitching: ATL Joe Borowski (L 0.1-innings) NYM Derek Wallace (W1-inning)

Hank Aaron : 2024

Panada cachets

2024-Jul-31 Atlanta GA

Americover : 2024 Hartford CT

2024-Aug-18 Hartford CT

Celebrating Heroes of the Batters Box - Americover

6° Cachet

Hank Aaron : 2024

2024-Jul-31 Atlanta GA - - 1982-Aug-01 Cooperstown NY

First day of issue - hall of fame induction combo

Hank Aaron : 2024

2024-Jul-31 Atlanta GA

On April 8, the USPS unveiled the design of a stamp in honor of baseball great Henry "Hank" Aaron.

The USPS revealed the surprise addition to it's 2024 stamp program on the 50th anniversary of Aaron hitting his record-breaking 715th home run during an April 8, 1974 game between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers

Aaron who played for the Braves at the time, broke Babe Ruth's record of 714 home runs that had stood since 1935 

Art by Chuck Styles, eliminated the Screaming Braves logo from the left sleeve, normally found on the jersey. “That was a decision to remove the patch that I decided to make on my own,” Styles, the Philadelphia artist whose original portrait is being used for the Aaron commemorative stamp, told Linn’s. The Braves stopped using the logo in 1989 - Linn's Stamp News

USPS Official first day postmarks

2024-Aug-18 Americover - Hartford Ct commemorative postmark

Original design had to be changed to remove the words Major League Baseball, due to licensing issues

2024-Aug-17 Bowie Md commemorative postmark

The 1961 Topps baseball cards stamps insert set consist of 207 stamps that measure 1 3/8" x 1 3/16". The Stamps were inserted into wax packs of 1961 Topps baseball cards in panels of two – Keyman Collectibles

Carlos Baerga - HR Record

1993-Apr-08 Cleveland Oh

Carlos Baerga of the Cleveland Indians hit home runs from both sides of the plate in the same inning (7th)

New York Yankees 5 - 15 Cleveland Indians

Cleveland Stadium

NYY RBI: Jim Leyritz 2; Paul O'Neill 2 (HR); Danny Tartabull 2

CLE RBI: Carlos Baerga 3 (2HR); Álvaro Espinoza 3 (HR); Glenallen Hill 3; Paul Sorrento 2; Kenny Lofton 1; Félix Fermín 1; Albert Belle 3; Reggie Jefferson 1

Pitching: CLE - Mike Bielecki (W 6-innnings) : NYY Sam Militello (L 2.2-innings)

 

1995 World Series: Cleveland Indians - Atlanta Braves

1995 World Series - Cleveland Indians v Atlanta Braves

October 21-28, 1995

Atlanta-Fulton Co Stadium (Atlanta) - Jacobs Field (Cleveland)

Braves defeat the Indians 4 games to 2

MVP - Tom Glavine (Atlanta)

October 24, 1995 Cleveland, Oh pictorial postmark

Atlanta's victory made them the first team to win at least one World Series Championship in three different cities - Boston Braves - 1914 and Milwaukee Braves - 1957

Professional Baseball Centennial - 1969

Roger Maris

Cy Young

Hand-painted cachets from Silverwing Cachets

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