1911 – Charles “Victory” Faust shows up at the Giants’ hotel in St. Louis asking for a tryout. Manager John McGraw observes the “pitcher,” who obviously is no player, and carries him on the team as an unofficial mascot and good luck charm. But the Giants lose to the Cards today, 5 – 2, with the help of five errors. McGraw will eventually let Faust pitch in a couple of meaningless games, after the pennant is secured.