Historical Events tagged with "sabermetrics"

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Sports & Recreation

Founding of the Society for American Baseball Research

August 10th, 1971 53 years ago

The Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) was established in Cooperstown, New York, by a group of baseball enthusiasts aiming to conduct research and disseminate information about American baseball. The organization has since become a prominent resource for scholars, historians, and fans of the sport, offering publications, conferences, and a wealth of data on baseball statistics and history. Its creation marked a significant step in the formal study of the sport and its role in American culture.

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