Hall of Famer Cal Hubbard is born in Keytesville, Missouri

Hall of Famer Cal Hubbard is born in Keytesville, Missouri

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    On October 31, 1900, future Hall of Famer Cal Hubbard is born in Keytesville, Missouri. A standout umpire in the major leagues starting in 1936, Hubbard also gained election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and College Football Hall of Fame, based on his stellar career as a defensive lineman in the…

Ban Johnson

Ban Johnson writes a letter to National League president Nicholas Young seeking peace, based on parity as a major league for the American League.

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1900 – Ban Johnson writes a letter to National League president Nicholas Young seeking peace, based on parity as a major league for the American League.

Ossie Bluege Stats & Facts

Ossie Bluege Stats & Facts

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  Ossie Bluege Positions: Third Baseman, Shortstop and Second BasemanBats: Right  •  Throws: Right5-11, 162lb (180cm, 73kg)Born: October 24, 1900 in Chicago, IL usDied: October 14, 1985 in Edina, MNBuried: Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, MNHigh School: Schurz HS (Chicago, IL)Debut: April 24, 1922 (5,441st in major league history)vs. BOS 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: July 13, 1939vs. SLB 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBFull Name: Oswald Louis BluegePronunciation: \BLUE-jee\ View…

1900 – The St. Louis Cardinals withhold the final month’s pay of all but five players, including John McGraw and Wilbert Robinson, citing late hours, dissipation, and gambling as reasons for the poor showing of the team, which finished tied for fifth place in the National League.

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1900 – The St. Louis Cardinals withhold the final month’s pay of all but five players, including John McGraw and Wilbert Robinson, citing late hours, dissipation, and gambling as reasons for the poor showing of the team, which finished tied for fifth place in the National League.

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Goose Goslin Stats & Facts

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  Goose Goslin Position: LeftfielderBats: Left  •  Throws: Right5-11, 185lb (180cm, 83kg)Born: October 16, 1900 in Salem, NJDied: May 15, 1971  in Bridgeton, NJBuried: Baptist Cemetery, Salem, NJHigh School: Salem HS (Salem, NJ)Debut: September 16, 1921 (5,069th in MLB history)vs. CLE 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 25, 1938 vs. PHA 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBHall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1968. (Voted…

The American League announces that in 1901, it intends to put a team in Baltimore, MD led by John McGraw

The American League announces that in 1901, it intends to put a team in Baltimore, MD led by John McGraw

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The American League announces that in 1901, it intends to put a team in Baltimore, MD led by John McGraw, and one in Washington, DC. But the league pledges to stay out of Philadelphia and St. Louis unless the National League starts a fight.