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A&E Television

History.com: 10 Long Gone Mlb Ballparks With Quirky Features

For Students 9th - 10th
Houston's Colt Stadium was plagued by mosquitoes and brutal heat. Other ballparks, such as Cleveland's cavernous 'Mistake by the Lake,' had bizarre dimensions.
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MLB Advanced Media

San Francisco Giants: Official Site

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes news, scores, roster, chat, ticket information, merchandise, and more.
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MLB Advanced Media

Texas Rangers Official Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site with schedule, ticketing, merchandise, player and team information, and information on the ballpark.
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MLB Advanced Media

Miami Marlins

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site of the Miami Marlins contains up-to-date news, player profiles, scores, statistics, a history of the team, a profile of Pro Player Stadium, audio/video clips, and much more.
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Knowledge Share

Super Kids: Hangman

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this interactive site to enhance students' spelling and vocabulary while refreshing their memories in history, geography, language, science, and entertainment. It is available to use on line or you can purchase leveled apps for the...
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MLB Advanced Media

Baltimore Orioles Official Site

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features live game feeds, history, stats and ticket information.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Jackie Robinson: Athlete and Activist

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Through two primary source activities and a short video, young scholars will understand how Robinson rose to prominence, and explore the importance of courage in his life.
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Cincinnati Reds

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official Cincinnati Reds homepage from the ESPN.com website. The site has statistics, standings, schedules, and much more.
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MLB Advanced Media

Boston Red Sox: Official Site

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official site of the Boston Red Sox. This site features schedules, stats, and the latest breaking news.
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MLB Advanced Media

The Official Site of the Angels: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Features players, schedule, tickets, merchandise, history, stats, and more.
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Houston Astros

For Students 9th - 10th
ESPN offers current information on the Houston Astros. Find out stats and see pictures of the players.
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Curated OER

Baseball Player Jackie Robinson

For Students 9th - 10th
Listen to Jackie Robinson in his own words discuss his fight against prejudice in Major League Baseball. In 1947, he became the first professional black baseball player in history. This audio presentation presents his views on...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: The Economics of Professional Sports: Underpaid Millionaires?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Over the last century, professional baseball has grown to become one of the most popular forms of American entertainment. Indeed, the sport's nickname - "America's Pastime" - has become embedded in the nation's lexicon. More than 60...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: It's Outta Here!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity uses the graphing calculator and the CBR(tm) to determine how far a baseball will travel and if it would be a homerun at a Major League baseball game. This activity uses differential equations to determine the distance...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Was Babe Ruth Under Paid?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan demonstrates a method for teaching students about inflation and the Consumer Price Index, using baseball players' salaries for purposes of illustration. Babe Ruth's salary from 1931 is adjusted to account for changes in...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Martin Dihigo

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry features Martin Dihigo, a professional baseball player who became a national hero in his native Cuba. In addition to playing in the Cuban League, Dihigo played in the leagues of the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Venezuela...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Frank Robinson

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life and career of Frank Robinson, an American professional baseball player who became the first black manager in Major League Baseball.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Jackie Robinson

For Students 1st - 6th
Kids learn about the biography of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play Major League Baseball. He was a Hall of Fame player for the Brooklyn Dodgers who wore number 42.
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Paige Never Looked Back

For Students 9th - 10th
Highlights of the legendary career of the Negro League star who became a famous Major League pitcher, Leroy "Satchel" Paige. From ESPN.
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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Play Hard, Play Fast, Play Ball!

For Students 9th - 10th
In the years following World War 11, the story of Nova Scotia's most exciting baseball league is profiled. Communities that played and players who rose to major league status are reviewed. The exhibit includes archival photographs and...
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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Play Hard, Play Fast, Play Ball!

For Students 9th - 10th
In the years following World War 11, the story of Nova Scotia's most exciting baseball league is profiled. Communities that played and players who rose to major league status are reviewed. The exhibit includes archival photographs and...
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Curated OER

Mlb.com

For Students 9th - 10th
Anything and everything you need to know about the major leagues.
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Koufax's Dominance Was Short but Sweet

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the career of the National League record holder for no-hitters, Sandy Koufax, at this site from ESPN.
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Gehrig Legacy One of Irony

For Students 9th - 10th
Although he had a record setting baseball career, Lou Gehrig is most remembered for a speech he gave at Yankee Stadium after learning he had a career ending disease, ALS, which is now referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease.

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