May 7 1941: Dolph Camilli and manager Leo Durocher argue a close play at the plate. That’s Pee Wee Reese on the left, Paul Waner on the right, and Cardinals’ catcher Walker Cooper listening in.
On May 7, 1941, the Pittsburgh Pirates trade future Hall of Famer Lloyd Waner to the Boston Braves for pitcher Nick Strincevich. Although Waner will hit .412 in 19 games, the Braves will trade him to the Cincinnati Reds on June 12.
On May 7, 1941, Hank Greenberg plays his final game with the Detroit Tigers before entering the Army for service in World War II. The future Hall of Famer hits two home runs and drives in three, helping the Detroit Tigers to a 7-4 win over the New York Yankees. Greenberg had won the American…
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