Archive - Project 3.18

“A Cowardly and Premeditated Assault” - Part 2 of 2

A beanball in 1940 leads to a legal inquiry and a Wild-West-themed night at Brooklyn’s old ballpark.

21 hrs ago •

“A Cowardly and Premeditated Assault”

In 1940, a Brooklyn Dodger star was hit in the head by a pitch. The team's president shocked baseball by making an unprecedented accusation in response.

Aug 18 •

Tomatoes in the Outfield

In 1975, Detroit kicked off an urban agricultural movement and the Tigers offered up a little bit of center field.

Aug 11 •

Of Apples and Lemons

In 1938, the biggest innovation in baseball was all yellow.

Aug 4 •

July 2025

That Kind of Game - Part 2 of 2

On a wild night in Boston in September 1974, an anti-hero played hero and Fenway fans played an impromptu game of darts.

Jul 28 •

That Kind of Game - Part 1 of 2

In the heat of an unexpected division race in 1974, the Yankees and Red Sox remembered how to be rivals.

Jul 21 •

A Project 3.18 Midsummer Extra

Featuring a new video, a collaborative photo hunt at Globe Life Field, and a confounding game of darts.

Jul 17 •

Playing Hurt - Part 2 of 2

Dave Parker’s 1980 trade demand showed that a million-dollar contract wasn’t enough to buy happiness...or safe working conditions.

Jul 14 •

Playing Hurt - Part 1 of 2

In 1980, a flying Duracell battery nearly drove Dave Parker out of Pittsburgh.

Jul 7 •

June 2025

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