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Baseball History through Limericks!

"Baseball and limericks share a timeless charm; both capture the joy of the game and the rhythm of life in playful, poetic verse."

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Jun 30, 2024
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Since I am utilizing the limerick on my Twitter feed, I thought I would get you started with the history of the last 100 years of baseball through it! Yes! Fucking Limericks! These limericks capture the essence of each decade in baseball history, highlighting significant events, trends, and players.

In the '20s, Babe Ruth ruled the scene,
With power and might, he was keen.
Home runs soared high,
Fans cheered to the sky,
Baseball’s first superstar, truly seen.
In the '30s, through hardship and strife,
Baseball brought joy to daily life.
Gehrig’s Iron Man streak,
Gave hope to the weak,
In a world filled with turmoil and strife.
In the '40s, with war on the rise,
Players served under patriotic skies.
But when peace was restored,
Jackie broke through the board,
Bringing change and hope to all eyes.
In the '50s, a golden age bloomed,
With Mantle and Mays, legends loomed.
Dodgers left Brooklyn's cheer,
West Coast dreams drew near,
As baseball’s bright future resumed.
In the '60s, the game grew anew,
With expans…

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