Hank Greenberg

Hank Greenberg plays through Rosh Hashanah hits 2 homeruns

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On September 10, 1934, Hank Greenberg of the Detroit Tigers decides to play today’s game even though it conflicts with the Jewish holiday, Rosh Hashanah. The future Hall of Famer hits two home runs to lead the Tigers to a critical victory over the Boston Red Sox. Led by Greenberg, the Tigers will end up…

1934 – Dizzy Dean wins his 25th game, beating the Phillies, 4 – 1. It is the fifth straight for the Cards, now four games behind.

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1934 – Dizzy Dean wins his 25th game, beating the Phillies, 4 – 1. It is the fifth straight for the Cards, now four games behind.

Burleigh Grimes, in his second stint with the Pirates this year, picks up his 270th win, in relief in total 7 HOFers play for the Pirates

Burleigh Grimes, in his second stint with the Pirates this year, picks up his 270th win, in relief in total 7 HOFers play for the Pirates

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1934 – Burleigh Grimes, in his second stint with the Pirates this year, picks up his 270th win, in relief, as the Pirates beat the Giants, 9 – 7. It is the Hall of Famer’s last major league win.