At Crescent City, Florida, a train carrying several Cleveland Indians players derails. No players are injured and pitcher George Uhle sleeps through the incident.
Arriving for spring training, a chastened John McGraw announces that he is through with the real estate business. McGraw’s involvement with Pennant Park last year cost him more than $100,000.
Dale Long Position: First Baseman Bats: Left • Throws: Left 6-4, 205lb (193cm, 92kg) Born: February 6, 1926 in Springfield, MO us Died: January 27, 1991 in Palm Coast, FL Buried: Cheshire Cemetery, Cheshire, MA High School: Adams HS (Adams, MA) Debut: April 21, 1951 (10,801st in major league history) vs. CIN 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB Last Game: July 18, 1963 vs. MIN 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0…
On February 24, 1926, Hall of Famer Eddie Plank dies at the age of 50 in his native Gettysburg, PA.. Plank won 326 games and posted a 2.35 over a 17-year career. In 1905, the durable Plank completed a league-leading 36 of his 41 starts.
Babe Ruth, mixing business with pleasure, on Feb. 12, 1926, off the coast of St. Petersburg.
1926 – The Cincinnati Reds acquire catcher Val Picinich from the Boston Red Sox for cash.
1926 – The St. Louis Browns acquire catcher Wally Schang from the New York Yankees for pitcher George Mogridge and cash. Although Schang is 36 years of age, he will hold the job as catcher for the Browns for four seasons.
New York Yankees sell first baseman Wally Pipp to the Cincinnati Reds
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