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Sports Reference | Women's History Month Spotlights

This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the women who define and redefine greatness in sportsβ€”from record-setting champions to history-making pioneers.

Explore their stories and dive into the impact they’ve made on and off the field πŸ‘‡

02.03.2026 22:25 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Recently, we upgraded the player and team game log tables on our sitesβ€”they now feature row summing and a totals row!

Check it out now on your favorite player or team page!

20.02.2026 16:01 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Check out our new Upcoming Milestones and Leaderboard Movement page here: www.basketball-reference.com/friv/upcomin...

16.02.2026 22:12 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Check out our new Upcoming Milestones and Leaderboard Movement page here: www.baseball-reference.com/friv/upcomin...

16.02.2026 22:11 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0

Check out our new Upcoming Milestones and Leaderboard Movement page here: www.pro-football-reference.com/friv/upcomin...

16.02.2026 22:13 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Check out our new Upcoming Milestones and Leaderboard Movement page here: www.hockey-reference.com/friv/upcomin...

16.02.2026 22:13 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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. πŸ“ˆ

16.02.2026 22:11 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 4
Kyle Farnsworth is the most searched pitcher in Iowa?! πŸ€” (He retired for 12 years ago!)
Kyle Farnsworth is the most searched pitcher in Iowa?! πŸ€” (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 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

05.02.2026 00:15 πŸ‘ 63 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
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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 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

05.02.2026 13:20 πŸ‘ 48 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
Unbelievable NHL Moments (That Actually Happened!)
Unbelievable NHL Moments (That Actually Happened!) YouTube video by Sports Reference

Some NHL feats are so rare they almost sound fake... πŸ‘€

In our latest YouTube video, we dive into some of the rarest and most unbelievable moments in NHL history.

04.02.2026 21:49 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘ 37 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2
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Sports Reference is hiring a Marketing Manager for Content & Creative!

Interested in joining our team? Make sure to apply today! ‡️
https://sports-reference-llc.breezy.hr/p/891594a75632-marketing-manager-content-creative

03.02.2026 16:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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."

03.02.2026 14:55 πŸ‘ 41 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3
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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:

⚾ Playoffs Tab
πŸ‘€ Hide Partial Rows (only on Player & League Pages)
πŸ“Š Row Summing (only on Player Pages)
πŸ“ˆ Totals by Team and League (only on Player Pages)

02.02.2026 22:40 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sports Reference | Black History Month Spotlights

To celebrate Black History Month, we’re proud to share a collection of spotlights, honoring iconic athletes and barrier-breakers across sports.

Read more, discover history, educator resources, and more πŸ‘‡

02.02.2026 21:56 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Satchel Paige Pitched for His Life: "Win, or Else..."
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...

www.tiktok.com/@baseball.re...

www.instagram.com/baseball.ref...

02.02.2026 14:39 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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A baseball league founded by a ruthless dictator can lead to some pretty high stakes games... πŸ‘€

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 πŸ‘ 43 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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Interested in working in sports? We’re 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

28.01.2026 18:01 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
This Fan Went PERFECT on the Immaculate Grid πŸ‘€
This Fan Went PERFECT on the Immaculate Grid πŸ‘€ 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...

26.01.2026 16:56 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

25.01.2026 17:02 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Is Boston "Title Town?" πŸ†

Here's a look at the total championships by the four remaining cities in the NFL Playoffs. πŸ‘€

23.01.2026 17:50 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 9
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The future stars of Pro Football Referenceβ€”our College Football Reference season-in-review is here! 🏈

In this thread, see which college players & teams you looked up the most this season, starting with the most-viewed player at each position. πŸ§΅πŸ‘‡

See more: info.sports-reference.com/25-26-cfb-se...

22.01.2026 15:13 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you a highly motivated, user-focused designer ready to make your mark at a company that’s an essential resource for millions of sports fans? We’re looking for you to join our team!

Click here to apply now: https://sports-reference-llc.breezy.hr/p/7f11609f781a-user-experience-ux-designer

15.01.2026 17:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
NFL Stats that seem fake | NFL Films Presents
NFL Stats that seem fake | NFL Films Presents YouTube video by NFL Films

"Stats are recorded observationsβ€”they'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.

13.01.2026 20:12 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Subscribe to the FREE Basketball Reference newsletter for fun facts like thisβ€”plus daily stats leaders, information about site updates, and much more!

Get daily NBA stats in your inbox: https://www.basketball-reference.com/email/

13.01.2026 17:04 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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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 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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... πŸ‘€

09.01.2026 19:20 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2