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Mark Simon

I'm a professional storyteller living in Bethlehem, PA

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The best Mets ejections I know

Bobby Vand the mustache isn’t the only amazin’ ejections story.

A Negro League walk-off worth remembering

Game 11 of the 1926 World Series featured great pitching, a mysteriously-acquired standout and shady business dealings.

Perfect 10: Dick Ellsworth’s amazing 1963

A modern stat illuminates how one season matches up with the all-time great

Dick Ellsworth

Important Journalism Organizations

An ongoing list of important journalism organizations

Remembering the time I gave tours of Shea Stadium

I’ve done a lot of cool things in my career, but this was my favorite.

My work

I’ve been fortunate to have covered sports as a researcher, writer, and broadcaster for more than 20 years. Here are … More

Mark Simon, Writing Samples

The HR king before the HR kings could walk-off too

Gavvy Cravath was the Babe Ruth of his time. His story is a good one, both of his life and a walk-off.

Gavvy Cravath, Philadelphia Phillies

Are you ready for some Foote ball?

One of the greatest one-man shows in Cubs history was by …. who???

Barry Foote, Chicago Cubs

1980 Phillies had a vital walk-off win in their World Series path

This one features Bill Buckner, a Hall-of-Fame enshrinee, and a Hall-of-Fame honoree in notable roles.

1980 Phillies, Gary Maddox, Jayson Stark, Manny Trillo, Philadelphia Phillies

Chris Chambliss had other big home runs too

You should know by now that we try to find walk-off HR beyond the most famous ones.

Atlanta Braves, Chris Chambliss, New York Yankees

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  • A Lasting Legacy: My Coast Guard Basketball Podcast
  • 20 years ago today- a baseball game changed my life
  • The Yankees Index excerpt: Bobby Brown hit .439 in the World Series
  • Best Mets Pitching Peformances: 1960s
  • Best Mets Pitching Performances: 1970s

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If you wish to contact me, you can e-mail me at msimon6986@aol.com.

 

You can also find me on Twitter at @markasimonsays

Recent Posts

  • A Lasting Legacy: My Coast Guard Basketball Podcast
  • 20 years ago today- a baseball game changed my life
  • The Yankees Index excerpt: Bobby Brown hit .439 in the World Series
  • Best Mets Pitching Peformances: 1960s
  • Best Mets Pitching Performances: 1970s
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