Sports Reference | Women's History Month Spotlights
This Womenβs History Month, weβre celebrating the women who define and redefine greatness in sportsβfrom record-setting champions to history-making pioneers.
Explore their stories and dive into the impact theyβve made on and off the field π
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Recently, we upgraded the player and team game log tables on our sitesβthey now feature row summing and a totals row!
Check it out now on your favorite player or team page!
20.02.2026 16:01
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Check out our new Upcoming Milestones and Leaderboard Movement page here: www.basketball-reference.com/friv/upcomin...
16.02.2026 22:12
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Check out our new Upcoming Milestones and Leaderboard Movement page here: www.baseball-reference.com/friv/upcomin...
16.02.2026 22:11
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Check out our new Upcoming Milestones and Leaderboard Movement page here: www.pro-football-reference.com/friv/upcomin...
16.02.2026 22:13
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Check out our new Upcoming Milestones and Leaderboard Movement page here: www.hockey-reference.com/friv/upcomin...
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We've added a new "Upcoming Milestones and Leaderboard Movement" page on Baseball, Basketball, Pro Football, and Hockey Reference!
This new page lists players who could realistically reach a milestone or pass someone on a leaderboard in their next 3 games. π
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Kyle Farnsworth is the most searched pitcher in Iowa?! π€ (He retired for 12 years ago!)
YouTube video by MLB
Behind every stat is a story.
This one starts with a retired pitcher, a Baseball Reference page, and one devoted fan in Iowa...
12.02.2026 19:54
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In 1966, Bill Russell became the NBA's first-ever Black head coach, while continuing to start for the team. He'd lead them to two more championships as a player-coach.
See more Black History Month spotlights here: https://info.sports-reference.com/bhm-spotlights#bbr
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In 1968, Marlin Briscoe became the first Black starting quarterback in the Super Bowl era. He threw 14 touchdown passes that season, which remained the Broncos rookie record for more than 50 years.
See more Black History Month spotlights here: https://info.sports-reference.com/bhm-spotlights#pfr
05.02.2026 12:55
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After spending his prime years playing for the 25th Infantry Wreckers, Oscar "Heavy" Johnson finally made his Negro Leagues debut at age-27. He dominated right away, hitting .400 in back-to-back seasons, and winning a triple crown.
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Unbelievable NHL Moments (That Actually Happened!)
YouTube video by Sports Reference
Some NHL feats are so rare they almost sound fake... π
In our latest YouTube video, we dive into some of the rarest and most unbelievable moments in NHL history.
04.02.2026 21:49
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While Jackie Robinson eventually became the player to break the color barrier in the 1940s, Silvio GarcΓa was the Dodgers' original target for integration.
04.02.2026 13:05
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Sports Reference is hiring a Marketing Manager for Content & Creative!
Interested in joining our team? Make sure to apply today! ‡οΈ
https://sports-reference-llc.breezy.hr/p/891594a75632-marketing-manager-content-creative
03.02.2026 16:00
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Hall of Famer Willard Brown was one of the first Black players in American League history.
He later became one of the greatest baseball players ever to play in Puerto Rico, earning him the nickname "Ese Hombre" or "That Man."
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We've recently upgraded the Appearances stat tables on player pages, team pages, and league pages! Here are the new features you'll see there:
βΎ Playoffs Tab
π Hide Partial Rows (only on Player & League Pages)
π Row Summing (only on Player Pages)
π Totals by Team and League (only on Player Pages)
02.02.2026 22:40
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Sports Reference | Black History Month Spotlights
To celebrate Black History Month, weβre proud to share a collection of spotlights, honoring iconic athletes and barrier-breakers across sports.
Read more, discover history, educator resources, and more π
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Satchel Paige Pitched for His Life: "Win, or Else..."
YouTube video by Sports Reference
We are working on a new daily video series for Black History Month with @adarowski.bsky.social. Check it out on reels, youtube or tiktok.
youtube.com/shorts/A9wXZ...
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www.instagram.com/baseball.ref...
02.02.2026 14:39
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A baseball league founded by a ruthless dictator can lead to some pretty high stakes games... π
One of the greatest pitchers in baseball history, Satchel Paige, learned that in 1937, when he had to pitch the game of his life on a field lined with armed soldiers.
01.02.2026 13:31
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Interested in working in sports? Weβre looking for a Marketing Manager to join our team!
Click here to learn more and apply now: https://sports-reference-llc.breezy.hr/p/891594a75632-marketing-manager-content-creative
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This Fan Went PERFECT on the Immaculate Grid π
YouTube video by Sports Reference
Last year, we brought the Grid off the screen and into the real world at Fenway Park.
See how fans tackled the in-person Grid: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mzpc...
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Snowed in and looking for something to watch?
The Sports Reference YouTube channel has everything from stories about the greatest MLB comebacks to behind-the-scenes looks at how your favorite stats sites operate!
Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/@sportsreference
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Is Boston "Title Town?" π
Here's a look at the total championships by the four remaining cities in the NFL Playoffs. π
23.01.2026 17:50
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The future stars of Pro Football Referenceβour College Football Reference season-in-review is here! π
In this thread, see which college players & teams you looked up the most this season, starting with the most-viewed player at each position. π§΅π
See more: info.sports-reference.com/25-26-cfb-se...
22.01.2026 15:13
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Sports Reference is hiring! We're looking for an experienced, high-impact Marketing Manager to bridge the gap between product strategy and brand narrative.
Learn more & apply now: https://sports-reference-llc.breezy.hr/p/891594a75632-marketing-manager-content-creative
22.01.2026 01:44
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Are you a highly motivated, user-focused designer ready to make your mark at a company thatβs an essential resource for millions of sports fans? Weβre looking for you to join our team!
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15.01.2026 17:00
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NFL Stats that seem fake | NFL Films Presents
YouTube video by NFL Films
"Stats are recorded observationsβthey're just facts."
Doug Drinen, founder of @pro-football-reference.com, sat down with NFL Films to share some stats that are so unbelievable, they don't even seem real.
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Subscribe to the FREE Basketball Reference newsletter for fun facts like thisβplus daily stats leaders, information about site updates, and much more!
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13.01.2026 17:04
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If you are a seasoned UX researcher who believes great products are built on a deep, rigorous understanding of user behavior, we're looking for you to join our team!
Interested in applying? Click here: https://sports-reference-llc.breezy.hr/p/a02d5ff1422a-senior-user-experience-ux-researcher
13.01.2026 17:00
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If the NFL Playoffs were decided by which team pages had the most views on Pro Football Reference this season, here's how they would turn out... π
09.01.2026 19:20
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