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November is “Movember,” a month-long event where men grow their mustaches (and facial hair) to raise awareness for men’s health issues. And what better athlete to represent the mustache population than Rollie Fingers. (AP)
White Sox shortstop Luis Aparicio slides into third base during a spring training photo shoot. This picture appeared on the cover of the April 30, 1962 issue of Sports Illustrated. (Mark Kauffman/SI)
SI VAULT: A group of colorful baseballers are keeping traditions alive (4.30.62)
Who needs umpires? Orioles manager Earl Weaver tosses himself from a 1977 game against the White Sox. The short-tempered manager was displeased with a call made by the umpires. (Manny Millan/SI)
VERDUCCI: Before laptops, spreadsheets and VORP, there was Weaver (7.13.09)
Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez throws Yankees bench coach Don Zimmer to the ground during a brawl in Game 3 of the 2003 ALCS. Martinez turns 40 today. (AP)
SI VAULT: Heated series between Red Sox and Yankees gets physical (10.20.03)
SI VAULT: Zimmer’s malleable mug is the face of genius (9.25.89)
SI VAULT: The power of Pedro has turned the Sox into a contender (3.27.00)
GALLERY: Red Sox-Yankees all-time greatest moments
Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre hits a solo home run off one knee during Game 5 on Monday. The Rangers won the game, 4-2, and are one victory away from a World Series title. (REUTERS/Tim Sharp)
REITER: Rangers win a wild and bizarre Game 5
VERDUCCI: LaRussa’s sloppy mistakes cost Cardinals
VIDEO: MLB History - Death of the bullpen phone
GALLERY: Game 5 | Memorable Fall Classic Moments
Stanford’s John Elway juggles a football and baseball during a SI photo shoot. The picture appeared in a April 1983 feature by Ralph Wiley on the two-sport star. (Carl Iwasaki/SI)
SI VAULT: Whether it’s football or baseball, Elway will be a star (4.11.83)
GALLERY: Best college quarterbacks of all time
Thanks to Nelson Cruz, the Rangers took a 2-0 lead on the Tigers in the ALDS while the Cardinals and Brewers are tied at 1-1 in the NLCS. Meanwhile, The Red Sox and Yankees (and their combined payroll of $370 million) are sitting home waiting for spring training. What better time to revisit this infamous image of Jason Varitek shoving his glove in Alex Rodriguez’s face during a July 2004 melee. SI photograher Damian Strohmeyer used a Canon 400 f2.8 with a 1.4 converter to take the above photo.
VERDUCCI: Cruz’s Grand Slam gives Rangers commanding lead
CHEN: Rangers fielding the playoffs’ most competitive team
VIDEO: Cruz discusses his historic grand slam
REITER: Pujols, Cardinals blowout Brewers in 12-3 victory
LEMIRE: Brewers and Cardinals share dislike for each other
The White Sox hired Robin Ventura to be their new manager. Let’s hope his tenure is more successful than this 1993 fight against Nolan Ryan in which Chicago’s new skipper was punched six times by the 46-year old before teammates came to his rescue. (AP)
VIDEO: David Wells on White Sox decision to hire Ventura
SI VAULT: It’s a season of bench-clearing brawls (8.16.93)
Eighteen years ago today, Michael Jordan retired from the NBA to pursue his dream of playing professional baseball. He spent one season playing outfield for the Birmingham Barons, the Double A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, and batted .202 with three home runs and 51 RBIs. In March 1995, Jordan returned to the NBA and led the Bulls to three more championships. (Ben Van Hook/SI)
GALLERY: Michael Jordan playing baseball
SI VAULT: Baseball beyond Jordan’s grasp (3.14.94)
Mike Tyson throws a mock jab at Dwight Gooden as Darryl Strawberry looks on. The three joked around before a Sept. 1986 game at Shea Stadium between the Mets and Expos. (AP)
GALLERY: Remembering the 1986 World Series
