Death

Famed evangelist Billy Sunday dies at the age of 72

ByThis Day in Baseball November 6, 1935November 7, 2022

On November 6, 1935, famed evangelist and former major leaguer Billy Sunday dies at the age of 72. Sunday played in the National League from 1883 to 1890, spending time with Chicago, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. The only other major league player whose last name was Sunday through 2006, Art Sunday, also played in…

Retirement

Sam Jones finishes his major league career after 21 successive American League seasons

ByThis Day in Baseball November 6, 1935November 7, 2022

1935 – Pitcher Sam Jones finishes his major league career after 21 successive American League seasons. Jones posted a 229-217 record with 1223 strikeouts and a 3.84 ERA in 3883.0 innings, pitching for the Indians, Red Sox, Yankees, Browns, Senators and White Sox.

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Day: November 6, 1935

Famed evangelist Billy Sunday dies at the age of 72

Sam Jones finishes his major league career after 21 successive American League seasons

Start Listieng to Classic Baseball Broadcasts (1934 - 1973)

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