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Magnolia SABR's Mock HOF BBWAA and Contemporary Era Voting is complete! See "Chapter News" for results!
Join us Thursday, February 5 on Zoom meeting with local author Adam Lazarus to discuss his latest book The Wingmen: The Unlikely, Unusual, Unbreakable Friendship Between John Glenn and Ted Williams - Citadel (2023). The meeting begins at 7:30 pm. Craig Brown will be sending an email link to the Zoom call prior to the beginning of the meeting.
David Washburn wins 2025 Braves Prediction contest. See "Chapter News" for more info!
The Fall 2025 issue of our Magnolia Magazine newsletter is now available! Read about the upcoming documentary on Johnny Mize (based on a book by Magnolia Chapter member Jerry Grillo!); an interview with author (and Braves fan) Dan Schlossberg; reviews of the SABR 53 National Convention in Dallas this past summer by Marty Adkins and Dennis Strobel; an interview with Sam Wallace, the Braves' team archivist and historian; Aaron Hill's 2025 road trips to Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Sacramento, CA., and Bristol, TN to scratch his baseball fever; and a summary of visits to minor league parks by Johnny Tallant.
We're looking (and anxious) for "new blood" for the Chapter leadership! If you are interested in getting involved, go to the "Chapter News" page for more information!
The Society for American Baseball Research was formed in Cooperstown, NY in August 1971. Its mission is to:
* preserve and promote baseball's historical status as a preeminent social and cultural institution;
* establish an accurate historical record of the game and the people associated with it;
* encourage and support research into all aspects of the game, and;
* provide assorted outlets for the dissemination of the research efforts of its members.
One way members can share their love for the game is by joining local SABR chapters and participating in chapter events.
The Magnolia Chapter takes it name from the magnolia tree (left) that once dominated the center field skyline at Ponce De Leon Park, home of the old Atlanta Crackers of the Southern Association. Today, the tree still stands behind a shopping center that now occupies the space of the old ballpark on Ponce De Leon Avenue (across from Ponce City Market).
The Magnolia Chapter serves members in the state of Georgia. Our meetings are open to all members regardless of where they live, however, and to the general public as well.
The chapter gets through the hot stove period by participating in SABRDay, a Saturday in mid-winter when chapters all over the country hold meetings to hear the latest research from their members and other special guests.
For SABR Day 2026, Babe Ruth's great-grandson Brent Stevens and a family friend, Stu Dressler, talked about the Babe and a new book by Kelly Bennett (with whom they collaborated), Out of the Mouth of Babe. Alas, Brent was unable to shed any light on the called shot controversy (although the family believes in the legend.) Sean Corcoran talked about his grandfather Tommy Corcoran's role in uncovering one of the great sign-stealing scandals in the early days of baseball (September 17th, 1900 at the Baker Bowl in Philadelphia). Roby Barrow displayed and discussed a number of items from his baseball glove collection. Finally, David Washburn, with an assist from Craig Brown, hosted an enjoyable game of baseball-themed Family Feud.
Other meetings (including Zoom meetings) may be held at other times of the year depending on the availability of program participants.
Magnolia Chapter members meet on the Third Thursday of each month to share a meal and engage in some great baseball banter. The chapter's trivia savant, David Washburn, also presents a very challenging trivia session each month (except January). Third Thursday is currently held at Taco Mac in Sandy Springs (inside The Prado shopping center). Parking is free in the deck across from the front door. Come join us!
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