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Lou Gehrig speech with commentary.

This a special version of Lou Gehrig's famous speech at Yankee Stadium with contemporary players woven in.

Baseball is... So interesting showing all the fun facts about baseball that I had no idea where true

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Image Source Some people may write off sports as mere entertainment, but perhaps they should look a little closer. Sports can not only ignite the passions, allegiances and fanaticism of millions, but also help people to overcome racial prejudice and discrimination.

Are the words above yours? good detail, but some giant vocab in there. I want to know what YOU think is awesome about the site. :-)

For those of you who are photographing

You can use some of the photos here for references

This site has just about everything about baseball on it

This site has just about everything about baseball on it

Tons of baseball facts and history!

This is a cool book for sale that talks about the unwritten rules of baseball; the "sacred code". 

This article is super interesting. It's definitely a worth while read. If you're curious to know about the intricacies of baseball, this is a nice article to read. 

Some new cool facts! I think the fact about the cost of a baseball ticket in 1920 is interesting. That is really cheap. I think it's a cool fact that shows the evolution of baseball as a sport.

Anyone who plays baseball and wants to achieve as much of their potential as possible should be looking for every possible way to get an edge on the competition. While most baseball players focus on boosting their strength, hand eye coordination and speed, a few have adopted alternative and unconventional techniques.

Abbreviations for baseball language

Alex Rodriguez lost $22.1 million in salary as a result of his year-long suspension. But that hasn't stopped him from being the highest-paid player in Major League history. Thanks to a pair of contracts worth more than $250 million, Rodriguez has made more than $350 million in his career.

Shawn Green hit 328 home runs when he played major league baseball in the 1990s and 2000s. During this era many of the league's power-hitters used steroids, but Green says he used meditation to hit home runs.

This website shows history and introduction to baseball for beginners.

ENCINO, Calif., Feb. 11 - A dozen of the best pitching prospects in baseball lay side by side in the dark, their eyes closed, their mouths shut, their minds open. They pulled their sweatshirt hoods over their faces. They let their feet dangle over their yoga mats.

All of these facts are so weird and so unique! must read found really knowledgeable.

Great source with solid information about its origins

This website has info on famous baseball players, rules and history.