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Sid Gordon, a right-handed batter and thrower, was a professional baseball player known for his consistent performance on the field. Born on August 13, 1917, in Brooklyn, New York, Gordon grew up in a Jewish family and developed a passion for baseball at an early age. He attended James Madison High School, where he honed his skills and
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These percentile rankings are a score to indicate how Sid Gordon ranks among all historic players for several skill categories. For example, a percentile of "85% Power" would indicate a player among the top 15% of players in raw batting power, and a percentile of "Speed 3%" would indicate a player that is among the slowest players in the history of the game. These percentiles are entirely based on career statistical accomplishments for players with over 500 games played or 500 innings pitched, so may not accurately reflect an intangible ability.
Batting & Fielding Skills
Contact
83%
Power
89%
Bunting
69%
Drag
56%
Vision
36%
Discipline
96%
Clutch
89%
Durability
71%
Speed
44%
Arm Str
43%
Arm Acc
84%
Reaction
50%
Fielding
74%
Stealing
28%
Baserunning
36%
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Russ Hodges Radio Interview with Sid Gordon / In this 1949 radio interview, Sid Gordon, then a prominent baseball player for the New York Giants, shares insights into his career and the ongoing season. Coming off a strong 1948 season and amidst another productive year, Gordon discusses the dynamics of the Giants, his personal strategies at the plate, and his thoughts on the evolving landscape of Major League BaseballThe interview offers a snapshot into post-war baseball, a period marked by changing player dynamics and growing fan bases. As the interviewer probes, listeners gain a closer understanding of Gordon's approach to the game and his role within the team, providing a unique window into the era's sporting culture.
The magazine was founded by Boston sportswriter Jake Morse prior to the 1908 season. It continued publishing until September...
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When Sporting News halted printing of the long running Sporting News Record Book in 1942, they replaced it with the...
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When Sporting News halted printing of the long running Sporting News Record Book in 1942, they replaced it with the...
/ When Sporting News halted printing of the long running Sporting News Record Book in 1942, they replaced it with the Sporting News Guide in 1943, a companion publication to the Sporting News Register, which began publication in 1940. After A.S Barnes stopped publication of their guide (successor to the long-running Spalding Baseball Guide), the Sporting News Guide became the official MLB guide.
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