The Associated Press chooses Philadelphia Phillies skipper Eddie Sawyer as Manager of the Year.
The Associated Press chooses Philadelphia Phillies skipper Eddie Sawyer as Manager of the Year.
Chicago White Sox release long time shortstop Luke Appling
On November 9, 1950, the Chicago White Sox release long time shortstop Luke Appling. The future Hall of Famer, who had been with Chicago over the last 20 years, will become the manager of the Southern Association’s Memphis Chicks. The 43 year-old future Hall of Fame infielder, known as ‘Old Aches and Pains’ to his…
Commissioner Happy Chandler and players’ representatives agree on the split of the TV and radio rights from the World Series.
Commissioner Happy Chandler and players’ representatives agree on the split of the TV and radio rights from the World Series.
Slugging first baseman Walt Dropo wins the 1950 American League Rookie of the Year
The Baseball Writers Association of America announces that slugging first baseman Walt Dropo of the Boston Red Sox is the Rookie of the Year in the American League. Dropo led the league with 144 RBI.
Branch Rickey signs a five-year deal with the Pirates to be the club’s executive vice president and general manager
Branch Rickey signs a five-year deal with the Pirates to be the club’s executive vice president and general manager. The ‘Mahatma’s’ magic doesn’t seem to work, as the Bucs will compile a 269-501 record (.349) during his tenure in Pittsburgh.
Jim Konstanty 2nd Philly to win MVP Award
November 2, 1950, Jim Konstanty (16-7, 2.66, 22 saves) is selected as the National League’s Most Valuable Player by the BBWAA. The 33 year-old Philadelphia reliever joins Chuck Klein as the only Phillies to have won the MVP award.
