On February 25, 1934 — At the age of 60, John McGraw dies at New Rochelle Hospital, two weeks after entering the facility with optimistic reports about his recovery from prostate cancer. The renowned New York Giants manager known as ‘Little Napoleon’ due to his style and stature, won 10 pennants and 3 world championships…
Brooklyn coach Casey Stengel signs a two-year deal to manage the Dodgers, replacing skipper Max Carey, who guided the sixth-place club to a 65-88 record last season. During the rookie manager’s three-year tenure with the Brooks, the team will finish 43 games under .500, finishing no higher than fifth place.
February 22, 1934 Hall of Fame manager George “Sparky” Anderson was born in Bridgewater, SD to LeRoy and Shirley Anderson. Nicknamed Captain Hook (for his penchant of using his bullpen often), he played 1 season in MLB (in 1959). He is known as one of the greatest managers in Major League Baseball history. In 26 seasons…
VINTAGE BASEBALL MEMORABILIA Vintage Baseball Memorabilia Sparky Anderson Position: Second BasemanBats: Right • Throws: Right5-9, 170lb (175cm, 77kg)Born: February 22, 1934 in Bridgewater, SDDied: November 4, 2010 in Thousand Oaks, CABuried: CrematedHigh School: Susan Miller Dorsey HS (Los Angeles, CA)Debut: April 10, 1959 (9,225th in MLB history)vs. CIN 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 27, 1959 vs. MLN 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBHall of Fame: Inducted…
1934 – Pitcher Eppa Rixey of the Cincinnati Reds announces his retirement after 21 seasons and a career 266-251 mark. Tomorrow, Urban “Red” Faber will also retire, leaving a 20-year career mark of 254-212, all with the Chicago White Sox. Both hurlers will gain eventual election to the Hall of Fame.
Cleveland Indians sign former Washington Senators star Sam Rice
1934 – The National League loans the Cincinnati Reds $50,000 at 4.5% interest. Powel Crosley, who bought the team 10 days ago, will repay Cincinnati’s debt in full by 1938.
1934 – Cincinnati Reds players and officials set sail from New York City to San Juan, Puerto Rico, for a month of spring training. They will finish the grapefruit season in Tampa, Florida.
The Cincinnati Reds purchase 43-year-old pitcher Dazzy Vance from the St. Louis Cardinals for $7,500. The future Hall of Famer will pitch for two more seasons, although he will only make two starts for the Reds and he will be waived back to St. Louis in midseason.
On February 5, 1934, a day before Babe Ruth’s 39th birthday, future all-time home run leader Hammerin’ Hank Aaron is born in Mobile, Alabama. After a one-year stint with the Negro Leagues’ Indianapolis Clowns, Aaron will make his major league debut with the Milwaukee Braves on April 13, 1954. The slugger, who will finish his…
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