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Top of the First: Early Baseball Legends in Western New York

By Heidi Bamford - April 15, 2011

As this winter's snow melts and sunshine returns to the area, our thoughts move to the National Pastime.  We take a look at some lesser-known big leaguers who left their mark on baseball in the late-19th and early-20th centuries.

The full content is available in the Spring 2011 Issue.

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