Burleigh Grimes, Babe Ruth, and Leo Durocher. 1938 Brooklyn Bench

Burleigh Grimes, nine days short of his 40th birthday, is released by the Cubs and signs with the Cardinals.

ByBaseball July 30, 1933July 30, 2021

Burleigh Grimes, nine days short of his 40th birthday, is released by the Cubs and signs with the Cardinals.

Dizzy Dean of the St. Louis Cardinals sets a modern day major league record (since surpassed) by striking out 17 batters

ByThis Day in Baseball July 30, 1933July 29, 2021

On July 30, 1933, Dizzy Dean of the St. Louis Cardinals sets a modern day major league record (since surpassed) by striking out 17 batters. The future Hall of Famer allows only six hits in defeating the Chicago Cubs, 8-2. Teammate catcher Jimmie Wilson also sets a new mark recording 18 putouts. in the Sportsman’s…

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Day: July 30, 1933

Burleigh Grimes, nine days short of his 40th birthday, is released by the Cubs and signs with the Cardinals.

Dizzy Dean of the St. Louis Cardinals sets a modern day major league record (since surpassed) by striking out 17 batters

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