VINTAGE BASEBALL MEMORABILIA Vintage Baseball Memorabilia September 22, 1924 At Navin Field, Charlie Gehringer makes his debut as a defensive replacement in a Tigers 9-1 win over the Red Sox. He fields two balls cleanly and turns a double play. Gehringer’s first manager was Ty Cobb, who treated the youngster as if he didn’t exist….
On September 20, 1924, Future Hall of Famer 37 year-old righty Grover Cleveland Alexander goes the distance to earn his 300th victory when the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Giants in 12 innings, 7-3. To become the fourth pitcher of the modern era to reach the milestone. ‘Old Pete’ will collect 373 victories during his…
1924 – The Senators coast to a 15 – 9 win in St. Louis to stay even with the Yankees.
1924 – With the Senators and Yankees deadlocked at 83-59, Walter Johnson edges the Indians, 3 – 2. Washington will win tomorrow to sweep the three-game series.
On September 16, 1924, At Ebbets Field‚ Cards 1B Jim Bottomley’s 3 singles‚ a double‚ and 2 HRs produce a ML record 12 RBI in the St. Louis 17-3 win over the pennant-chasing Robins. Bill Sherdel coasts home for the win. Bottomley starts the rampage with a 2-run single in the 1st‚ doubles home…
On Sunday, September 14, 1924 At Ebbets Field, Dazzy Vance comes in with 25 wins. In the 2nd inning, he strikes out Sam Bohne, Bubbles Hargrave, Eppa Rixey on 9 pitches, pitching a perfect inning. The Brooklyn Robins win over the Cincinnati Reds 2-0. Vance win his 26th game on his way to a 28…
1924 – Hours after beating the Tigers in Detroit, Walter Johnson receives word he’s been elected American League MVP with 55 points. White Sox 2B Eddie Collins is a distant 2nd. He was runner-up to Babe Ruth last year.
1924 – Chicago’s Hack Miller hits a pinch home run in the 8th to tie the game with the Phils at six apiece. The Cubs go on to win, 10 – 8.
Ted Kluszewski Position: First BasemanBats: Left • Throws: Left6-2, 225lb (188cm, 102kg)Born: September 10, 1924 in Argo, ILDied: March 29, 1988 (Aged 63) in Cincinnati, OHBuried: Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Cincinnati, OHHigh School: Argo HS (Argo, IL)School: Indiana University Bloomington (Bloomington, IN)Debut: April 18, 1947 (7,964th in MLB history)vs. PIT 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: October 1, 1961 vs. CLE 1 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0…
Ted Kluszewski was born on. September 10, 1924, Nicknamed “Big Klu,” he was one of the strongest players in his era. His best seasons were with the Cincinnati Reds and his best year was in 1954 when he hit .326 and led the NL in HR (49) & RBI (141), finishing runner-up (to New York…
Enjoy our free trial and start listening to games, interviews and shows! Ruth, Mantle, Aaron, and Seaver!