Bill Pearch

My latest @SABRbioproject is now online. Bud Clancy (1900-1968) was born and raised in Odell, IL. He played first base for the @whitesox, @Dodgers, @Phillies, and a host of minor-league teams. Special thanks to the Dwight, IL Historical Society volunteers. Link in comments. ⚾️

A great way to start the 2026 season. ⚾️

On Hammerin' Hank's birthday, get your free copy of our newest #SABR Digital Library book — Henry Aaron, an in-depth collection of essays on the @Braves great's life and impact on baseball and the world: sabr.org/latest/sabr-di… #BlackHistoryMonth

@SABRcentralil @phitter72 🤣🤣🤣

@billpearch @phitter72 In 4 years this might be the 1st thing you've missed 😲 I think we can give you a pass 😅😁

Happy #SABRDay !! Enjoying a great lunch with fellow baseball friends/fans

@chifanpatt2 I’d rather not. Ugh. ⚾️

Imagine if Game 7 in 2016 went 18 innings.

The @Cubs 2025 season ended prematurely last night in Milwaukee. Here are a few personal mementos from the season. ⚾️

There’s an @NFL game being played in Dublin’s Croke Park this morning. In 1924, the Chicago White Sox and New York Giants played baseball there … but only a handful of fans showed. The link to my @IBWAA article is in the comments. ⚾️

I wish more people kept this simple message in mind.

Happy 125th birthday to Odell, Illinois’ baseball legend: Bud Clancy! ⚾️ sabr.org/bioproj/person… @sabr @SABRcentralil

@artoo840 @LoveTheRox @whitesox 😳😳😳😳🤣🤣🤣🤣

And now Chicago is the "White Socks"? Thanks Yahoo 🤦‍♂️

Looking forward to reconnecting with everyone in Cleveland. ⚾️

@GiudiceGerard @IBWAA Thank you. 🎶

@billpearch @IBWAA Outstanding article. 👏👏👏👏

Without a doubt, the most famous concert by The Beatles took place at Shea Stadium, but 60 years ago today they played at Chicago’s Comiskey Park. Here’s my @IBWAA story about a personal connection to that afternoon’s performance. ibwaa.substack.com/p/when-beatles…

What film did you once dislike, but you now love?

Hope you’ll join us on Saturday. ⚾️

Reminder! Join us this Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 1-2 p.m. Central for a special, Chicago-focused Zoom. Mark Armour will discuss The Satchel Project with a unique local twist. Register in advance for this meeting: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

3 Zooms Coming Up! Please join us! All at 7:00 PM CT August 19 - Mark Epstein - "Cape Dreams" Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… September 8 - Tom Wolf - "Baseball in the Roaring 20s" Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… September 29 - Lou Schiff - "Attorneys in the @baseballhall "

Reminder! Our next chapter Zoom is tomorrow night. Jack Bales will discuss the 1886 Chicago White Stockings and the end of a baseball dynasty on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 from 7-8 p.m. Central. Register in advance for this meeting: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Star Wars or Lord of the Rings?