The Pittsburgh Pirates sign high school pitcher Paul Pettit for a record $100,000 after buying his contract from a film producer

The Pittsburgh Pirates sign high school pitcher Paul Pettit for a record $100,000 after buying his contract from a film producer

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1950 – The Pittsburgh Pirates sign high school pitcher Paul Pettit for a record $100,000 after buying his contract from a film producer, who had signed him to an exclusive contract as an athlete/actor. Under Major League Baseball’s “high-school rule”, scouts are barred from doing so prior to graduation. Unfortunately, with an eventual 1-2 career mark, Pettit will prove not to be worth the trouble.

Bob Feller tells the Cleveland Indians that he should receive a cut in pay after a subpar 15-14 season in 1949

Bob Feller tells the Cleveland Indians that he should receive a cut in pay after a subpar 15-14 season in 1949

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On January 18, 1950, star right-hander Bob Feller tells the Cleveland Indians that he should receive a cut in pay after a subpar 15-14 season in 1949. The Indians agree to the suggestion, cutting the future Hall of Famer’s pay by $20,000. Feller will receive a salary of $45,000 in 1950.

Randy Jones

Randy Jones Stats & Facts

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    Randy Jones Position: PitcherBats: Right  •  Throws: Left6-0, 178lb (183cm, 80kg)Born: January 12, 1950  in Fullerton, CA usDraft: Drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 5th round of the 1972 MLB June Amateur Draft from Chapman University (Orange, CA).School: Chapman University (Orange, CA)Debut: June 16, 1973 (13,371st in major league history)vs. NYM 1.1 IP, 4 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 2 ERLast Game: September 7, 1982vs. PIT 2.1 IP, 5 H, 0 SO, 2…

The New York Yankees sell their Newark Bears franchise to the Chicago Cubs

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1950 – The New York Yankees sell their Newark Bears franchise to the Chicago Cubs, who will move the team to Springfield, Massachusetts. The once-proud Bears, owned by the Yankees since 1932, finished last in the International League in 1949.

George Susce is relieved of his duties by Cleveland general manager Hank Greenberg when the bullpen coach’s son declines an offer to sign with the Tribe, deciding instead to play for less money with Louisville, a farm team of the Red Sox. George Jr., who will make his major league debut against the Yankees in 1955, compiles a 22-17 record in 117 games during his five seasons with Boston and Detroit.

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George Susce is relieved of his duties by Cleveland general manager Hank Greenberg when the bullpen coach’s son declines an offer to sign with the Tribe, deciding instead to play for less money with Louisville, a farm team of the Red Sox. George Jr., who will make his major league debut against the Yankees in 1955, compiles a 22-17 record in 117 games during his five seasons with Boston and Detroit.

1950 – Charlie Grimm resigns as vice president of the Chicago Cubs to sign a three-year contract to manage the Dallas franchise in the Texas League for a record salary of $90,000. Grimm comments, “these hands were never intended to carry a brief case.”

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1950 – Charlie Grimm resigns as vice president of the Chicago Cubs to sign a three-year contract to manage the Dallas franchise in the Texas League for a record salary of $90,000. Grimm comments, “these hands were never intended to carry a brief case.”