1937 – National League President Ford Frick suspends Dizzy Dean for refusing to retract statements made after a balk call in a game on May 19th, which led to an on-field brawl. Dean forces a meeting with the press at which he denies the statements, and his suspension will be lifted a few days later.

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On June 2 1937 —  National League President Ford Frick suspends Dizzy Dean for refusing to retract statements made after a balk call in a game on May 19th, which led to an on-field brawl. Dean forces a meeting with the press at which he denies the statements, and his suspension will be lifted a few days later.

 
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