1943 – Chicago Cubs owner Philip Wrigley and Brooklyn Dodgers executive Branch Rickey draw up charter for the “All-American Girls Softball League”, which will eventually become the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL). The league, originally conceived in the belief that the major leagues would suspend play because of World War II, will operate from 1943 to 1954 around the Chicago area. When the league changes its name and switches to hardball, the pitching distance is 40 feet and bases 68 feet apart. After struggling through poor attendance in its early seasons, the league will draw over one million fans in 1948.

1943 – Chicago Cubs owner Philip Wrigley and Brooklyn Dodgers executive Branch Rickey draw up charter for the “All-American Girls Softball League”, which will eventually become the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL). The league, originally conceived in the belief that the major leagues would suspend play because of World War II, will operate from 1943 to 1954 around the Chicago area. When the league changes its name and switches to hardball, the pitching distance is 40 feet and bases 68 feet apart. After struggling through poor attendance in its early seasons, the league will draw over one million fans in 1948.

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1943 – Chicago Cubs owner Philip Wrigley and Brooklyn Dodgers executive Branch Rickey draw up charter for the “All-American Girls Softball League”, which will eventually become the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL). The league, originally conceived in the belief that the major leagues would suspend play because of World War II, will operate from 1943 to 1954 around the Chicago area. When the league changes its name and switches to hardball, the pitching distance is 40 feet and bases 68 feet apart. After struggling through poor attendance in its early seasons, the league will draw over one million fans in 1948.

1943 – The New York Yankees trade second baseman Jerry Priddy and minor league pitcher Milo Candini to the Washington Senators for pitcher Bill Zuber and cash considerations. Zuber, classified 4-F in the draft, will not have a winning season in New York, while Candini will go 11-7 this year.

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1943 – The New York Yankees trade second baseman Jerry Priddy and minor league pitcher Milo Candini to the Washington Senators for pitcher Bill Zuber and cash considerations. Zuber, classified 4-F in the draft, will not have a winning season in New York, while Candini will go 11-7 this year.

Mike Marshall is born in Adrian, MI. He pitches in only four games as an Astro in 1970 before he is sent to Montreal. As a Dodger in 1974, Marshall wins the Cy Young Award by winning 15 and saving 21 while appearing in a remarkable 106 games in relief.

Mike Marshall is born in Adrian, MI. He pitches in only four games as an Astro in 1970 before he is sent to Montreal. As a Dodger in 1974, Marshall wins the Cy Young Award by winning 15 and saving 21 while appearing in a remarkable 106 games in relief.

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Mike Marshall is born in Adrian, MI. He pitches in only four games as an Astro in 1970 before he is sent to Montreal. As a Dodger in 1974, Marshall wins the Cy Young Award by winning 15 and saving 21 while appearing in a remarkable 106 games in relief.

1943 – A wartime tone for the season is set when Red Ruffing, just months short of his 38th birthday, and minus four toes, is drafted into the Army Air Corp.

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1943 – A wartime tone for the season is set when Red Ruffing, just months short of his 38th birthday, and minus four toes, is drafted into the Army Air Corp.

Mexican Police Officers murders former cub

Mexican Police Officers murders former cub

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Pinterest Instagram Facebook Youtube Puerto Rican hurler Hi Bithorn, an 18 game winner with the 1943 Cubs, dies in a Mexican hospital after being shot two days earlier by a police officer who is later imprisoned for his murder. {“dynamic”:true,”content”:”post_tags”,”settings”:{“before”:””,”after”:””,”link_to_term_page”:”on”,”separator”:” | “,”category_type”:”post_tag”}}

Bert Campaneris Stats & Facts

Bert Campaneris Stats & Facts

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Bert Campaneris Position: Shortstop Bats: Right  •  Throws: Right 5-10, 160lb (178cm, 72kg) Born: March 9, 1942 in Pueblo Nuevo, Cuba Debut: July 23, 1964 (12,265th in major league history) vs. MIN 4 AB, 3 H, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 1 SB Last Game: October 1, 1983 vs. BAL 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB Full Name: Dagoberto Campaneris Nicknames: Campy View Player Info from the B-R Bullpen View Player…

Major League Baseball Season Recap 1942

Major League Baseball Season Recap 1942

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Major League Baseball Season Recap 1942 World Series – St. Louis Cardinals NL over New York Yankees AL 4 games to 1 Awards – MVP Awards – NL Mort Cooper AL Joe Gordon All-Star Game – July 6th – A.L. 3 over N.L. 1, played at Polo Grounds V (NL) AL Starter S. Chandler NL Starter M. Cooper MVP   [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join…