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"If it wasn't for Joe DiMaggio who one day said, 'Listen, if we want to find out how good this kid is, let him take batting practice, let him take infield practice.'" ~ Phil Rizzuto reflecting back on his 1941 rookie season! #MLB #Yankees #RepBX #NYY #Baseball #History

Today In 1941: New York #Yankees rookie Phil Rizzuto poses at #SpringTraining camp in Florida. "The Scooter" hit .347 the previous year with the Kansas City Blues! #MLB #Baseball #RepBX #History

Today In 1909: The Boston #RedSox pose with Royal Rooters leader "Nuf Ced" McGreevy at #SpringTraining camp in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Check out those beautiful sweaters & uniforms! #MLB #Baseball #History

Here's the #MLB schedule for Monday, March 2nd - PLAY BALL!!!

"All right, gang, it's time to start our spring training! Where is everybody?! Let's get those arms in shape!" ~ Charlie Brown (Classic Peanuts - March 2, 1987) ⚾️ #MLB #Baseball #SpringTraining #MondayMotivation

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An amazing aerial view of the original Yankee Stadium in early 1923! Construction workers are still putting the finishing touches on the brand new ballpark for the New York #Yankees first Opening Day in the Bronx! (edit/color by BSmile) #NYC #MLB #Baseball #RepBX #NYY #History

Happy #March1st! Thanks to everyone who followed along last month. Here's a few highlights from February. ~ Cheers from Baseball by BSmile!

Women working on the Topps Baseball Cards assembly line in Duryea, PA (1974) #MLB #Baseball #Work #History #WomensHistoryMonth

Mickey Mantle makes a humble speech on the day the the New York #Yankees retired his legendary #7 in a classic ceremony at Yankee Stadium! (June 1969) #MLB #NYY #RepBX #Baseball #History

"Yankee Stadium. Madison Avenue. Main Street. The Mick was popular everywhere. Women loved him, men admired him...and every kid wanted to grow up to be just like him." #MLB #Yankees #Baseball #RepBX #History

Today In 1969: "I can’t play anymore. I don’t hit the ball when I need to, I can’t steal when I need to. I can’t score from second when I need to.” ~ New York #Yankees legend Mickey Mantle announces his retirement from #baseball at a press conference in Florida! #MLB #History

Today In 1951: New York #Yankees manager Casey Stengel talks to the rookies at spring training camp in Phoenix, Arizona - including 19-year-old Mickey Mantle! #MLB #Baseball #SpringTraining #RepBX #History

An amazing aerial view of the original Yankee Stadium in early 1923! Construction workers are still putting the finishing touches on the brand new ballpark for the New York #Yankees first Opening Day in the Bronx! (edit/color by BSmile) #NYC #MLB #Baseball #RepBX #NYY #History

Happy #March1st! Thanks to everyone who followed along last month. Here's a few highlights from February. ~ Cheers from Baseball by BSmile!

Here's the #MLB schedule for Sunday, March 1st - PLAY BALL!!!

“Here’s my ol’ pitcher’s mound covered with snow. Oh well, spring will soon be here. Another baseball season. I can hardly wait…” ~ Charlie Brown (Classic Peanuts - March 1, 1975) ⚾️ #MLB #Baseball #SpringTraining

Johnny Bench talks about how his idol was fellow Oklahoma native Mickey Mantle in a segment about great outfielders on a classic episode of “The Baseball Bunch”! Great montage featuring Ruth, DiMaggio, Musial, Mays & Aaron! #MLB #Baseball #Legends #History #SaturdayMorning

Dusty Baker and Johnny Bench show the gang how to play pepper on a classic episode of “The #Baseball Bunch”! #MLB #SaturdayMorning

Los Angeles #Dodgers star Dusty Baker joins Johnny Bench and the gang on a classic episode of "The #Baseball Bunch"! #MLB #SaturdayMorning

Today In 1966: Sandy Koufax & Don Drysdale refuse to report to #Dodgers spring training, beginning their joint holdout for a new contract. They ask for a 3-yr. deal totaling $1,000,000 to be divided equally between them! (Imagine what they'd get today!) ⚾️ #MLB #Baseball #History

“The Lip And The Brat Invade Chicago” (Sports Illustrated - February 28, 1966) ~ Featuring Chicago #Cubs manager Leo Durocher & Chicago #WhiteSox manager Eddie Stanky! #MLB #Chicago #Baseball #History

Trailer for "Safe at Home!" starring New York #Yankees legends Mickey Mantle & Roger Maris with William Frawley! (1962) #MLB #Baseball

Today In 1962: Mickey Mantle & Roger Maris pose with manager Ralph Houk at New York #Yankees spring training! #MLB #Baseball #RepBX #History

Today In 1940: Babe Ruth gives a pitching lesson at the All-American Baseball School in Florida! #MLB #Yankees #Legend #History

Here's the #MLB schedule for Saturday, February 28th - PLAY BALL!!!

"I'm still looking for my #baseball glove! Has anyone seen it?" ~ Charlie Brown (Classic Peanuts - February 28, 1987) #MLB #SpringTraining

Today In 1979: “New York #Yankees catcher Thurman Munson stares skyward as he awaits his turn to catch batting practice in spring training. The entire squad worked out as they prepare to defend their World Series Championship.” #MLB #Baseball #History #RepBX #SpringTraining

110 Years Ago: Sam Crawford Number (Baseball Magazine - February 1916) Fun Fact: Detroit #Tigers legend "Wahoo Sam" Crawford holds the amazing major league record of 309 career triples! #MLB #Baseball #History

111 Years Ago: "Boston #Braves Issue" (Baseball Magazine - February 1915) Great jackets and uniforms! #MLB #Baseball #History