Elmer Stricklett

Former Brooklyn Superbas pitcher Elmer Stricklett, said to be the inventor of the spitball, is reinstated by the National Commission after playing outside organized baseball for three years. But he will not make it back to the major leagues.

ByTom

1912 – Former Brooklyn Superbas pitcher Elmer Stricklett, said to be the inventor of the spitball, is reinstated by the National Commission after playing outside organized baseball for three years. But he will not make it back to the major leagues.

Charles Ebbets announces his intention to purchase land on which a new 30,000-seat stadium will be built

Charles Ebbets announces his intention to purchase land on which a new 30,000-seat stadium will be built

ByThis Day in Baseball

On January 2, 1912, Brooklyn Dodgers president Charles Ebbets announces his intention to purchase 4.5 acres of land in the Pigtown section of Brooklyn on which a new 23,000-seat stadium. The stadium will be built with concrete and steel will be built. Construction on the ballpark will start on March 14th. Ebbets decides to name the ballpark…