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John McPhee Biography

John Alexander McPhee was born on November 1, 1859 in Massena, New York.  His father, John, was a Scotchman who earned his living as a saddlemaker.  The boy was soon given the nickname “Bid.” When he was seven, the family moved to Aledo, Illinois, and then to nearby Keithsburg, a small town on the banks…

Tony Conigliaro Stats & Facts

Tony Conigliaro Stats & Facts

    Tony Conigliaro Position: RightfielderBats: Right  •  Throws: Right6-3, 185lb (190cm, 83kg)Born: January 7, 1945 in Revere, MADied: February 24, 1990  in Salem, MABuried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden, MAHigh School: St. Mary’s HS (Lynn, MA)Debut: April 16, 1964 (12,216th in major league history)vs. NYY 5 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: June 12, 1975vs. CHW 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBFull Name: Anthony Richard ConigliaroNicknames: Tony C.View Player Info from the B-R…

At Cincinnati’s Avenue Grounds, Chicago’s Ross Barnes hits the first home run in the history of National League. In addition to his inside-the-park homer, the former National Association superstar also hits a single and a triple, steals two bases, and scores four runs in the White Stocking’s 19-5 victory over the Reds.   

At Cincinnati’s Avenue Grounds, Chicago’s Ross Barnes hits the first home run in the history of National League. In addition to his inside-the-park homer, the former National Association superstar also hits a single and a triple, steals two bases, and scores four runs in the White Stocking’s 19-5 victory over the Reds.   

1870 – In what is considered by many historians the greatest baseball game of the 19th century, the Cincinnati Red Stockings, baseball’s first all-professional team see their winning streak stopped at 89 in a wild 11-inning battle with the Atlantic of Brooklyn team, 8 – 7. The game is tied 5 – 5 after nine innings of play, and the Atlantic players are happy to have a draw but Cincinnati captain Harry Wright insists that the game be played to a decision. The Red Stockings score twice in the 11th inning, but the Atlantic come back with three in their half to win. The game is notable as being the first extra-inning game between professional clubs, and as one of the lowest-scoring games of its day. As is the practice of the day, Atlantic continues to bat after having clinched the game, but no further runs are scored.

1870 – In what is considered by many historians the greatest baseball game of the 19th century, the Cincinnati Red Stockings, baseball’s first all-professional team see their winning streak stopped at 89 in a wild 11-inning battle with the Atlantic of Brooklyn team, 8 – 7. The game is tied 5 – 5 after nine innings of play, and the Atlantic players are happy to have a draw but Cincinnati captain Harry Wright insists that the game be played to a decision. The Red Stockings score twice in the 11th inning, but the Atlantic come back with three in their half to win. The game is notable as being the first extra-inning game between professional clubs, and as one of the lowest-scoring games of its day. As is the practice of the day, Atlantic continues to bat after having clinched the game, but no further runs are scored.

1884 – Pitcher Tony Mullane violates an oral agreement to sign with the St. Louis Browns by signing a $5,000 contract with the Cincinnati Red Stockings. The American Association suspends Mullane for the 1885 season and fines him $1,000, but allows him to remain with Cincinnati. Over the next eight years Mullane will win 163 games with the Reds on his way to a career total of 285 victories.

1884 – Pitcher Tony Mullane violates an oral agreement to sign with the St. Louis Browns by signing a $5,000 contract with the Cincinnati Red Stockings. The American Association suspends Mullane for the 1885 season and fines him $1,000, but allows him to remain with Cincinnati. Over the next eight years Mullane will win 163 games with the Reds on his way to a career total of 285 victories.

Dave Parker Stats & Facts

Dave Parker Stats & Facts

    Dave Parker Position: RightfielderBats: Left  •  Throws: Right6-5, 230lb (196cm, 104kg)Born: June 9, 1951 in Grenada, MSDraft: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 14th round of the 1970 MLB June Amateur Draft from Courter Tech HS (Cincinnati, OH).High School: Courter Tech HS (Cincinnati, OH)Debut: July 12, 1973 (Age 22-033d, 10,995th in MLB history)vs. SDP 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: October 2, 1991 (Age 40-115d)vs. CAL 2 AB, 1…