1912 – John T. Brush dies while en route to California by train for his health. His son-in-law, Harry Hempstead, will succeed him as president of the New York Giants.
Hal Trosky Position: First BasemanBats: Left • Throws: Right6-2, 207lb (188cm, 93kg)Born: November 11, 1912 in Norway, IADied: June 18, 1979 in Cedar Rapids, IABuried: St. Michael Cemetery, Norway, IAHigh School: Norway HS (Norway, IA)Debut: September 11, 1933 (7,630th in major league history)vs. WSH 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 27, 1946vs. SLB 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBFull Name: Harold Arthur TroskyView Player Info from the B-R…
In failing health, Giants president John T. Brush dies in his private car aboard a train en route to California. Harry Hempstead, his son-in-law, will take over the club.
1912 – Detroit Tigers infielder Red Corriden is sold to the Cincinnati Reds.
1912 – Frank Chance is sold by the Chicago Cubs to the Cincinnati Reds. When all National League clubs waive claims to him in December, the Reds free Chance to manage the Yankees.
1912 – Miller Huggins is named manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, beginning his 17-year career as a skipper.
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