Former players Frank Crosetti and Johnny Schulte file a suit to halt any increased Major League Baseball pension benefits that fail to include old-time players.

Labor Issues

 

On December 3, 1962 — Former players Frank Crosetti and Johnny Schulte file a suit to halt any increased Major League Baseball pension benefits that fail to include old-time players.

They filed the suit n behalf of 300 retired major leaguers not included in this year’s pension increases, Crosetti a former Yankees shortstop and reserve catcher John Schulte, who played with five teams in his brief career. J. Norman Lewis, their attorney, has indicated that many former stars have also contributed their names and money to support the action.

 

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