The Herd Chronicles

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Brian Frank is a lifelong baseball fan, who grew up going to Bisons games at The Rockpile.

Brian is a member of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), and is currently writing a book on the early history of the Bisons.

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Opening Day at Tiger Stadium & Game Six of ALCS.
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Millers win second consecutive AA Championship, and Clutch homers by Hatcher and Smalley lead Twins.
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Two stories about great pitching performances by Lefty Grove.
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Three stories featuring Jim Palmer, Tippy Martinez, and Dave McNally.
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Two stories about great games Robinson played in the 1952 and 1956 World Series.
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Blue Jays comeback in Game 4 of the 1993 World Series, 1950 game at Ebbets Field, and 1923 Tigers game.
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Joe DiMaggio hit three home runs in a game, Sept. 10, 1950.
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Seasons of Buffalo Baseball Front Cover.

Assistant Editor and contributed articles on Billy Milligan, Ray Schalk, Terry Collins, Jeff Manto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and 2010-2019 season summaries.
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Three different stories, including two about the Blue Jays and one about the Pirates.

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Three different stories on significant games Buffalo's Federal League team played in.

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Jimmy Collins' Grand Slam Helps Beaneaters Score Six Runs in Ninth to Beat Phillies

Beaneaters vs. Phillies

Sept. 29, 1898

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Carl Mays Outduels Hippo Vaughn in Game Three of the World Series

Red Sox vs. Cubs

September 7, 1918

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George Brett's "Best Game"

Royals vs. Blue Jays

October 11, 1985

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Don Zimmer's Game-Winning Hit in 14th Overcomes Dominant Performance by Sandy Koufax

Cubs vs. Dodgers

May 28, 1960

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Kevin McReynolds' Grand Slam in Ninth Beats Cubs

Mets vs. Cubs

August 11, 1988

Conversations with the Herd: Jake Bloss

By: Brian Frank It’s been a bit of a whirlwind summer for new Bisons hurler Jake Bloss. Not only did he move from Low-A to the major...

Conversations with the Herd: Red Sox Catcher Danny Jansen

By: Brian Frank Danny Jansen came into the Toronto Blue Jays organization when he was just 18 years old. He was the Blue Jays 16th round...

Conversations with the Herd: President of Rich Baseball Operations Mike Buczkowski

By: Brian Frank President of Rich Baseball Operations Mike Buczkowski joined Brandon Phillips in the Buffalo Baseball Hall of Fame class...

Conversations with the Herd: Angels Outfielder Kevin Pillar

By: Brian Frank Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kevin Pillar played 152 career games for the Bisons. He was promoted to Buffalo from...

Conversations with the Herd: Alan Roden

By: Brian Frank Sahlen Field has seen its share of good young talent pass through this season, starting with a group of players at the...

Conversations with the Herd: Hall of Famer Johnny Bench

By: Brian Frank Johnny Bench knew what he wanted to do with his life from a young age. In a recent interview with The Herd Chronicles,...

Conversations with the Herd: Jonatan Clase

By: Brian Frank Jonatan Clase is part of an exciting group of young players who came to the Blue Jays' organization at this season’s...

Conversations with the Herd: Will Wagner

By: Brian Frank Baseball has been a big part of Will Wagner’s life for as long as he can remember. That’s how it goes when your father is...

Votto Continues Journey Back to the Big Leagues

By: Brian Frank Joey Votto’s journey to return to the major leagues has taken a circuitous route, but continues to move forward. The...

Conversations with the Herd: Bowden Francis

By: Brian Frank This is the second installment of Conversations with the Herd with Bowden Francis. To read the first, click here. Bowden...

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Who's Behind The Blog

Books Brian Has Contributed to:

ARTICLES:
Opening Day at Tiger Stadium & Game Six of ALCS.
Read More.

ARTICLES:
Millers win second consecutive AA Championship, and Clutch homers by Hatcher and Smalley lead Twins.
Read More.

ARTICLES:
Two stories about great pitching performances by Lefty Grove.
Read More.

ARTICLES:
Three stories featuring Jim Palmer, Tippy Martinez, and Dave McNally.
Read More.

ARTICLES:
Two stories about great games Robinson played in the 1952 and 1956 World Series.
Read More.

ARTICLES:
Blue Jays comeback in Game 4 of the 1993 World Series, 1950 game at Ebbets Field, and 1923 Tigers game.
Read More.

ARTICLE:
Joe DiMaggio hit three home runs in a game, Sept. 10, 1950.
Read More.

Assistant Editor and contributed articles on Billy Milligan, Ray Schalk, Terry Collins, Jeff Manto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and 2010-2019 season summaries.
Read More

ARTICLES:

Three different stories, including two about the Blue Jays and one about the Pirates.

Read More

ARTICLES:

Three different stories on significant games Buffalo's Federal League team played in.

Read More

ARTICLE:

Jimmy Collins' Grand Slam Helps Beaneaters Score Six Runs in Ninth to Beat Phillies

Beaneaters vs. Phillies

Sept. 29, 1898

Read More

Herd Chronicles' Brian Frank joins the Power Alley Podcast

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Who's Behind The Blog

Books Brian Has Contributed to:

ARTICLES: Opening Day at Tiger Stadium & Game Six of ALCS. Read More.

ARTICLES: Millers win second consecutive AA Championship, and Clutch homers by Hatcher and Smalley lead Twins. Read More.

ARTICLES: Two stories about great pitching performances by Lefty Grove. Read More.

ARTICLES: Three stories featuring Jim Palmer, Tippy Martinez, and Dave McNally. Read More.

ARTICLES: Two stories about great games Robinson played in the 1952 and 1956 World Series. Read More.

ARTICLES: Blue Jays comeback in Game 4 of the 1993 World Series, 1950 game at Ebbets Field, and 1923 Tigers game. Read More.

ARTICLE: Joe DiMaggio hit three home runs in a game, Sept. 10, 1950. Read More.

Assistant Editor and contributed articles on Billy Milligan, Ray Schalk, Terry Collins, Jeff Manto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and 2010-2019 season summaries. Read More

ARTICLES:

Three different stories, including two about the Blue Jays and one about the Pirates.

Read More

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ARTICLES:

Three different stories on significant games Buffalo's Federal League team played in.

Read More

​

ARTICLE:

Jimmy Collins' Grand Slam Helps Beaneaters Score Six Runs in Ninth to Beat Phillies

Beaneaters vs. Phillies

Sept. 29, 1898

Read More

​

Herd Chronicles' Brian Frank joins the Power Alley Podcast

HERD CHRONICLES

IN THE MEDIA

Our First Blog Post!

Follow Us @HERDchronicles

Search site

ARTICLES:
Opening Day at Tiger Stadium & Game Six of ALCS.
Read More.

ARTICLES:
Millers win second consecutive AA Championship, and Clutch homers by Hatcher and Smalley lead Twins.
Read More.

ARTICLES:
Two stories about great pitching performances by Lefty Grove.
Read More.

ARTICLES:
Three stories featuring Jim Palmer, Tippy Martinez, and Dave McNally.
Read More.

ARTICLES:
Two stories about great games Robinson played in the 1952 and 1956 World Series.
Read More.

ARTICLES:
Blue Jays comeback in Game 4 of the 1993 World Series, 1950 game at Ebbets Field, and 1923 Tigers game.
Read More.

ARTICLE:
Joe DiMaggio hit three home runs in a game, Sept. 10, 1950.
Read More.

Assistant Editor and contributed articles on Billy Milligan, Ray Schalk, Terry Collins, Jeff Manto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and 2010-2019 season summaries.
Read More

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MEDIA