Satchel Paige is named to the All-Star team.
Satchel Paige is named to the All-Star team.
The National League suspends manager Leo Durocher for four days for misconduct.
The National League suspends manager Leo Durocher for four days for misconduct.
The Kansas City Blues slam 10 home runs against St. Paul to set an American Association record for most homers by one team and tie the record for most by two teams. St. Paul hits none.
The Kansas City Blues slam 10 home runs against St. Paul to set an American Association record for most homers by one team and tie the record for most by two teams. St. Paul hits none.
1952 â Stan Musial tops the All-Star balloting for the second year in a row.
1952 â Stan Musial tops the All-Star balloting for the second year in a row.
Phils manager Eddie Sawyer is fired. Steve OâNeill will replace him the next day.
On June 27, 1952 Phils manager Eddie Sawyer is fired. Steve OâNeill will replace him the next day.
Bobby Shantzâs 11-game win streak comes to an end as the Indians edge the Aâsâ 2-1. Al Rosenâs 2-run homer trumps Allie Clarkâs solo shot to Early Wynn the win .
Bobby Shantzâs 11-game win streak comes to an end as the Indians edge the Aâsâ 2-1. Al Rosenâs 2-run homer trumps Allie Clarkâs solo shot to Early Wynn the win .
6/21/1952: Steve Souchock of the Tigers lost a two-run homer to the rain. The game against the Athletics was called in the bottom of the fourth.
6/21/1952: Steve Souchock of the Tigers lost a two-run homer to the rain. The game against the Athletics was called in the bottom of the fourth.
Harrisburg Senators sign a female player, Eleanor Engle, to a pro contract
Interested in exploring FRANCHISING? We will help you through your journey visit us @ www.franchisingconnection.com On June 21, 1952 The Harrisburg Senators sign softball shortstop standout Eleanor Engle, but the 24 year-old stenographer will never take the field when National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues president George Trautman bans the signing of women. Commissioner FordâŠ
Carl Erskine throws a no-hitter against the Cubs in the Dodgersâ 5-0 victory
On June 19, 1952 At Ebbets Field, Carl Erskine throws a no-hitter against the Cubs in the Dodgersâ 5-0 victory. A third-inning walk to the opposing pitcher, William Ramsdell, which accounts for the only runner to reach base, may have been a result of skipper Chuck Dressen telling the 25 year-old right-hander to speed upâŠ
At the Polo Grounds, Bobby Thomson erases a three-run ninth-inning deficit with a walk-off grand slam, giving the Giants a come-from-behind 8-7 victory over the Cardinals. The third basemanâs decisive blow comes with one out off Willard Schmidt.
At the Polo Grounds, Bobby Thomson erases a three-run ninth-inning deficit with a walk-off grand slam, giving the Giants a come-from-behind 8-7 victory over the Cardinals. The third basemanâs decisive blow comes with one out off Willard Schmidt.
