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San Francisco's Forgotten Mascots
There was a time in the 1950's when San Francisco was home to two mascots who have long been forgotten in society: a mule named...

David Hegler
Mar 262 min read
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The Trolley League
Once upon a time, in a land not far from the Pacific Coast League was a breeding ground for future ballplayers as well as ballplayers...

David Hegler
Jan 24, 20223 min read
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The Mission Reds
The San Francisco Mission Reds existed from 1926-1937. Representing the city’s Mission District, they played in the shadows of the San...

David Hegler
May 5, 20213 min read
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The Oakland Commuters
The Oakland Commuters were a minor league baseball team that played in the California League, the California State League and the Pacific...

David Hegler
Apr 22, 20213 min read
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The Great Earthquake of 1906: Three Years of Recovery
On the morning of April 18, 1906, a 7.9 magnitude earthquake shook San Francisco and parts of Oakland to its very core. Felt from...

David Hegler
Feb 24, 20214 min read
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Lefty O'Doul
Lefty O’Doul was the greatest manager in the history of the San Francisco Seals. The local product from the City by the Bay had a great...

David Hegler
Sep 22, 20205 min read
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The Seal's Greatest Teams
In 2001, in a tribute to its first 100 years, Minor League Baseball listed 100 of the greatest minor league teams. The San Francisco...

David Hegler
Sep 21, 20202 min read
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An Overview of the Oakland Oaks
Before the A’s came to Oakland in 1968, the Oakland Oaks were the city’s baseball franchise. Occupying the historic Pacific Coast League,...

David Hegler
Sep 17, 20203 min read
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An Overview of the San Francisco Seals
Before the Giants came to San Francisco in 1958, the San Francisco Seals baseball team enraptured the city in love. They featured players...

David Hegler
Sep 16, 20203 min read
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