1927 – The Browns sell George Sisler to Washington for $25,000.
1927 – The Browns sell George Sisler to Washington for $25,000.
Roger Peckinpaugh begins a six-year term as Indians manager.
1927 – Roger Peckinpaugh begins a six-year term as Indians manager.
In an attempt to combat “chain store” baseball, the American Association votes to bar further ownership of its clubs by the major league clubs.
In an attempt to combat “chain store” baseball, the American Association votes to bar further ownership of its clubs by the major league clubs.
The National Board of Arbitration rules the Texas League cannot place teams in Tulsa and Oklahoma City without permission of the Western League, which now operates in those cities. This landmark decision establishes league property rights in the cities of each circuit.
The National Board of Arbitration rules the Texas League cannot place teams in Tulsa and Oklahoma City without permission of the Western League, which now operates in those cities. This landmark decision establishes league property rights in the cities of each circuit.
Pirates OF Paul Waner noses out Frank Frisch for National League MVP honors
1927 – Pirates OF Paul Waner noses out Frank Frisch for National League MVP honors with 72 points to 66. Rogers Hornsby, Cubs P Charlie Root, and Giants SS Travis Jackson also score high.
St. Louis Browns acquire star outfielder Heinie Manush
St. Louis Browns acquire star outfielder Heinie Manush
