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Lost: 1955-56 pt I

John Russell continues to chronicle some mid-century mediocrity.

August 20, 2025 in History.

The nearlywases – Bobby Campbell

A player who was in the right place at the wrong time.

August 8, 2025 in History.

Independence: 1954-55 pt two

John Russell concludes a half-decent after all season.

August 1, 2025 in History.

I would walk 500 miles

A look back at a player who did exactly what he was bought for.

July 23, 2025 in History, Players.

Half a league, half a league – 1953-54 part II

John Russell concludes another mid-table odyssey.

July 9, 2025 in History.

Changing of the guard 1953-54 part I

John Russell goes back to a time of more mediocrity.

June 24, 2025 in History.

Renaissance man

A eulogy to John McGinn, by Stacy Murphy.

June 9, 2025 in Comment, History.

Prepared – 1952-53 part one

John Russell kicks off another season.

June 9, 2025 in History.

Faith and trust… – 1952-53 part II

The season concludes, as told by John Russell.

June 9, 2025 in History.

The king is dead – long live the queen

John Russell talks about the second half of 1951-52.

May 27, 2025 in History.

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