Archive for April, 2013

How Did Joel Hanrahan Win a Game For the Washington Nationals While Playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates?

Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about baseball and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the baseball urban legends featured so far. BASEBALL URBAN LEGEND: While he was on the Pittsburgh Pirates, pitcher Joel Hanrahan won a game on July 9, 2009…for […]

Did Tommy John Really Once Make Three Errors on the Same Play?

Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about baseball and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the baseball urban legends featured so far. BASEBALL URBAN LEGEND: Tommy John once made three errors on a single play. Tommy John might be the only baseball […]

Did a Cubs Player Really Fall Into a Manhole While Trying to Make a Catch?

Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about baseball and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the baseball urban legends featured so far. BASEBALL URBAN LEGEND: A Cubs outfielder misplayed a ball in the outfield due to falling into an exposed manhole! In […]