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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Looking for this Feb 1949 issue of Sports Illustrated, unrelated to classic SI that launched in 1954. There is an article on Satchel Paige that I would like to read, and I would be grateful for a scan of it. I know that is asking a lot--I have tried the Hall of Fame and eBay. Much thanks.

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The AL West has won the last two non-Dodger championships. Their collective 2026 performance is not an imbalance problem that needs to be corrected, but an inevitable consequence of this playoff format and some bad baseball decisions.

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The Peggy Guggenheim museum in Venice has a “conservation lab.” But trying doing this to a 1979 Topps Bake McBride and everyone has a friggin’ COW. @sabrbbcards.bsky.social

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

The two best teams in baseball (Brewers and Rays) have low payrolls and high competence.

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

In Fenway tonight there were eight Manfred Men, seven of whom scored. The one that did not (T13) was the difference in the game. @craigcalcaterra.bsky.social @sheehannewsletter.bsky.social

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The Red Sox have won the last 15 times they’ve faced teams with winning records. Which seems like a lot.

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Getting ready for Portland Fire vs. Dallas Wings game. Bonus: Pride Night! Love is all around.

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I have a few days to finsish my SABR talk but still kicking around some through lines.

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Spain are the kings and queens of football.

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

A few weeks ago when the Red Sox were in last place I said “they will win 16 of 18 and get right back in this thing.”

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The Red Sox are apparently NOT going to sell at the deadline. The main flaw has been that the star prospect class (Anthony, Mayer, Campbell) has failed (injuries mainly) while the acquisitions have been excellent. Get Crochet and Anthony back and let’s enjoy the second half. ⚾️ ⚾️ ⚾️

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Mets Universe @metsuniverse.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

@barackobama.bsky.social Dear President Obama, Hope you & Mrs. Obama are well. My family would be honored if you would send anniversary greetings to my parents, celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary today. A German holocaust survivor and Puerto Rican young man met in NYC. Rest is history.

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Satchel Paige was born 120 years ago today. Born into poverty, destined for greatness despite being forced to live under the yoke of white supremacy.

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

This has been a fantastic World Cup, a sorely needed distraction from the madman destroying the world. And, here he is.

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

This is what the people who run American sports work to prevent.

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

On August 18, 1950, all baseball games observed a moment of silence on the second anniversary of Babe Ruth's death. Does anyone know how long this tradition continued?

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

June 1950 Black Barons sold contract of Willie Mays to Giants. Next 80 games he hit .353 for Trenton. On 9/24 Birmingham honored him between games of DH. He got a wrist watch, and Mays actually played for the Black Barons in the games(!), 3-for-7 with two doubles and two "sensational" catches.

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T. Ryan Gregory 🇨🇦 @tryangregory.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Perfect ("satirical") summary of the AI bubble. The whole thing is gold: www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/ai-...

"Benjamin owns a farm. He employs 100 workers plowing his fields. His total payroll is $10 million/year. One day, he buys a mule, which provides the worker who uses it with a modest 10 percent productivity gain. Benjamin fires 99 of his workers and purchases 99 mules, expecting a 1,000 percent productivity gain. The driverless mules cause plow damage to his property in excess of $50 million. Benjamin loses another $5 million due to the loss of productivity from his one remaining employee, who no longer guides a plow but instead spends 100 percent of his time shoveling mule shit."

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High Heat Stats @highheatstats.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Almost done with this Rickey Henderson 1000 piece jigsaw!

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thicc husband and father @lukeisamazing.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

[with tears in my eyes] dudes rock

Tweet by joshchavis65: overheard a dude in a USA jersey at KC fan fest telling a girl in an Ecuador jersey “I will take off this jersey and learn Spanish for you right now”

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Congratulations to the great city of New York, their awesome mayor, their wonderful multicultural population. May their city know the great joy they all deserve.

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Well, here is some news. My two-year (and counting) Satchel Paige Project has been recognized with SABR's Baseball Research Award for 2026. This endeavor has been tremendously rewarding to me, but knowing that other people have appreciated it too is deeply gratifiying. sabr.org/latest/2026-...

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Armour, Snelling, Swaine, Fink announced as winners of 2026 SABR Baseball Research Awards – Society for American Baseball Research

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Yesterday I reviewed this piece of art from Chris and Lindsay Dial. Finally, my branding is making headway.

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

One of my Alma Maters going to the Big Dance!

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

In the very first major league game I ever attended (Red Sox hosting Yankees, June 1969), I saw two future Hall of Famers play. One was Carl Yastrzemski. I wonder if anyone can get this without looking it up. (Still holding out hope for Vicente Romo, but it wasn't him.)

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Last night SABR unveiled its All-Era teams for both the 19th Century and the Deadball Era. Well done. For all 90 people (45 per era) SABR has biographical articles. Who else could do this? SABR is sitting on a gold mine of baseball knowledge. Four more Eras to come. sabr.org/all-time-era...

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SABR All-Time Eras Teams – Society for American Baseball Research

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

At an appreciation dinner for Satchel Paige, held in Kansas City on 10/3/1971, Paige is flanked by Bill Veeck and Casey Stengel. He seems amused and, honestly, how could he be otherwise?

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

This might be of interest to @tjpilotsfan.bsky.social . A February 1969 dinner in Birmingham that featured, among many other legends, Al Kaline, Satchel Paige, Bob Veale, and Mickey Mantle.

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

How can this be real? From late 1966.

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

If you find yourself in San Bernardino CA on June 13, please head out to the ball yard for Satchel Paige night! I am throwing out the first pitch, my ceremonial debut. It would be fun to hang out, and you can meet Jane and our son Drew.

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

The centennial of Satchel Paige's first professional game is this Friday, May 1. Oddly enough this is not a national holiday though I intend to do my part during what I will call Satchel Week. Oh, and the centennial of his first *major league* game is next June. You have been warned.

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

This 1951 photo caption really checks all the boxes.

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

When Satchel Paige returned his signed 1949 contract to the Cleveland Indians, he included a note saying that he spelled his nickname with two LLs: Satchell. 1953 Topps got it right!

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Who needs books when we have the internet now?

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

My son and I played catch this afternoon, my first of 2026. I started with some short tosses for 15 minutes, but I ought to be in game shape in a few weeks.

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Charles was wrong: He IS a role model.

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Watching the #16 ranked OSU Beavers baseball take on Mercer. The OSU offense through 7 innings: 11 hits, 3 walks, 17 runs. Oh wait, I forgot to mention the 8 hits-by-pitches.

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Also tonight: he said his first MLB game was in Yankee Stadium in 1968 and Mantle hit 2 home runs — “one from both sides of the plate.” That … did not happen, as Mantle last did that in 1964. Imagine having his job, and telling lies on national TV to the most fact-obsessed audience on earth.

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

On 10/18/51, a barnstorming team led by Satchel Paige and Ned Garver planned game in Ballwin MO with an infield made up of players from the AAGBPL. It was promoted for several days. Unfortunately, officials of the AAGPBL would not allow them to play. The game went on without them.

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

At Jan 1973 Boston Baseball Writers Dinner, guests included Satchel Paige, Warren Spahn, Larry Doby, Luis Tiant, Charlie Finley, Carlton Fisk, Wilbur Wood, Sparky Lyle, Ron Luciano, Earl Weaver and MORE. Two thoughts. 1. Was future Mark in charge of the invites? 2. Why can't we have nice things?

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Steve McQueen in "The Great Escape" (1963). If I ever have to spend 20 days in The Cooler, I know what I'm bringing.

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Baseball card collectors who grew up (with cards) in the 1990s or later: What contemporary card sets hooked you in? What did you love as a kid? And was this because you loved the cards themselves or because you hoped they’d grow in value? No wrong answers, just want some education. #cardsky

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Mark Armour @markarmour04.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Bill Mazeroski and Roberto Clemente were teammates for 17 years—Clemente debuted 1 year earlier, and their final games were 1 day apart (Games 4-5 of 1972 NLCS). Maz retired when he was no longer an effective player, Clemente’s career ended tragically. Mazeroski outlived his friend by 53 years.

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