1949 – The Japanese Central League is joined by the Pacific League.
1949 – The Japanese Central League is joined by the Pacific League.
History of the World Series – 1949
Never able to finish higher than fifth in nine seasons as a National League manager with Brooklyn and Boston in the 1930s and 1940s, Stengel subsequently fought off his “clown” reputation and enjoyed managerial success in the minor leagues. After leading Oakland to the Pacific Coast League pennant in 1948, he was named to…
Ted Williams, who lost the Triple Crown when his batting average was .0002 below that of George Kell, wins the American League MVP Award vote in a landslide
1949 – Ted Williams, who lost the Triple Crown when his batting average was .0002 below that of George Kell, wins the American League MVP Award vote in a landslide. Phil Rizzuto and Joe Page finish second and third in the voting.
Bill Veeck sells the Cleveland Indians for $2.2 million to a local syndicate headed by Ellis Ryan. Hank Greenberg will be general manager.
1949 – Bill Veeck sells the Cleveland Indians for $2.2 million to a local syndicate headed by Ellis Ryan. Hank Greenberg will be general manager.
“Jackie Robinson Becomes First Black MVP Award Winner”
Dodger second baseman Jackie Robinson (.342, 16, 124) becomes the first black player to win the MVP Award. Stan Musial, Ralph Kiner, and teammate Pee Wee Reese are the runners-ups in the BBWAA balloting.
Gillette buys the World Series television rights for $1.37 million, the money to be dedicated to the players’ pension fund.
1949 – Gillette buys the World Series television rights for $1.37 million, the money to be dedicated to the players’ pension fund.
