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Nick Saban, Kent State, and What Happens Next (1970)

This is Throwbacks, a newsletter by me, Michael Weinreb, about sports, history, culture and politics, and everything in-between.

16 hrs ago •

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The Endorsement: Batting Average (1985)

As baseball's analytics era becomes institutionalized, a simple number still matters.

Jun 11 •

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The Endorsement: 1975 Topps

The most colorful baseball card in history was also a harbinger of hope.

Jun 6 •

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"That Man is Dangerous" (November, 1978)

The night two American pastimes--football and political violence--collided.

Jun 4 •

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"I'm still a child, you're an adult, and for you to act like a child…” (1978)

This is Throwbacks, a newsletter by me, Michael Weinreb, about sports, history, culture and politics, and everything in-between.

May 30 •

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Throwbacks: A Newsletter About Sports History and Culture

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