1954 – The Cleveland Indians and Washington Senators trade catchers with Joe Tipton going to Washington for Mickey Grasso.
1954 – The Cleveland Indians and Washington Senators trade catchers with Joe Tipton going to Washington for Mickey Grasso.
Eddie Mathews claims he may hold out
January 18, 1954 – Eddie Mathews expressed dissatisfaction with the Braves’ contract offer for 1954. “I may even hold out,” he said, but he said it with a laugh. The 22-year-old slugger, who led the majors in home runs in 1953, had reportedly earned $12,000 last year. He also said he might give…
Dave Stapleton Stats & Facts
Dave Stapleton Positions: First Baseman, Second Baseman and ShortstopBats: Right • Throws: Right6-1, 178lb (185cm, 80kg)Born: January 16, 1954 in Fairhope, ALDraft: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 10th round of the 1975 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of South Alabama (Mobile, AL).Schools: Faulkner State College (Bay Minette, AL), University of South Alabama (Mobile, AL)Debut: May 30, 1980Last Game: October 5, 1986Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1980 seasonAgents: Steve…
Joe DiMaggio marries Marilyn Monroe
On January 14, 1954, Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees marries famed movie actress Marilyn Monroe. It was the ultimate All-American romance: the tall, handsome hero of the country’s national pastime captures the heart of the beautiful, glamorous Hollywood star. But the brief, volatile marriage of Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio–the couple wed on…
Veteran pitcher Murry Dickson is traded by the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Philadelphia Phillies in 3 player deal
1954 – Veteran pitcher Murry Dickson is traded by the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Philadelphia Phillies for pitcher Andy Hansen and infielder Jack Lohrke. Dickson led the National League in losses the past two years (21 and 19) and will lead it again in 1954 (20).
1954 – The International League makes two franchise shifts as the Baltimore Orioles team is transferred to Richmond, Virginia, becoming the Richmond Virginians, and the Springfield, Massachusetts team moves to Havana, Cuba, becoming the Havana Sugar Kings.
1954 – The International League makes two franchise shifts as the Baltimore Orioles team is transferred to Richmond, Virginia, becoming the Richmond Virginians, and the Springfield, Massachusetts team moves to Havana, Cuba, becoming the Havana Sugar Kings.
Joe “Shoes” Pittman is born in Houston, TX. He lives the boyhood dream of playing for the local big league club as an Astros infielder in 1981 and 1982. He bats .281 in 52 games during his strike-shortened rookie campaign then hits .200 in 15 games before being traded to San Diego.
Joe “Shoes” Pittman is born in Houston, TX. He lives the boyhood dream of playing for the local big league club as an Astros infielder in 1981 and 1982. He bats .281 in 52 games during his strike-shortened rookie campaign then hits .200 in 15 games before being traded to San Diego.
