1949 – For choking an umpire in the Florida International League, Miami Sun Sox manager Pepper Martin is fined $100 and suspended for the remaining 2 weeks in the season.

August 26, 1949October 21, 2023 This Day In Baseball

On August 26, 1949 — 1949 – For choking an umpire in the Florida International League, Miami Sun Sox manager Pepper Martin is fined $100 and suspended for the remaining 2 weeks in the season.

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