The Red Sox send P Jack Wilson and infielder Stan Spence to the Senators for Ken Chase and Johnny Welaj.
1941 – The Red Sox send P Jack Wilson and infielder Stan Spence to the Senators for Ken Chase and Johnny Welaj.
1941 – The Reds sell 3B Bill Werber to the Giants.
1941 – The Reds sell 3B Bill Werber to the Giants.
Bob Fellar becomes the first player to enlist after Pearl Harbor Attack
1941 – Although having a 3-C draft deferment due to being the sole support of his family, Bob Feller, last year’s American League-leading pitcher with 27 victories for the Indians, becomes the first major leaguer to enlist after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The 23-year-old navy recruit has already won 107 major league games.
The Yankees trade prospect Tommy Holmes to the Braves for two players to be named later
The Yankees trade prospect Tommy Holmes to the Braves for two players to be named later who will be Gene Moore and Buddy Hassett. Boston’s new 24 year-old outfielder, who hit over .300 during his 11-year career, will establish the National League record consecutive game hitting streak with 37, a mark that will be surpassed by Pete Rose in 1978.
Yesterday’s bombing of Pearl Harbor and America’s sudden involvement in the war change the tentative plans of American League owners, who were considering shifting a franchise. At their meeting, the group was going to consider shifting the Browns from St. Louis to Los Angeles.
Yesterday’s bombing of Pearl Harbor and America’s sudden involvement in the war change the tentative plans of American League owners, who were considering shifting a franchise. At their meeting, the group was going to consider shifting the Browns from St. Louis to Los Angeles.
The Giants select Mel Ott to replace Bill Terry
The Giants select Mel Ott to replace Bill Terry, who compiled an 823-661 (.550) record during his decade as the team’s skipper. The team’s new player-manager will spend all of his 22 years in the majors with the New York franchise, hitting 511 home runs during his Hall of Fame career.
Bill freehan is born in Detroit Michigan
On November 29, 1941 Bill Freehan was born in Detroit, MI. Playing his entire career with the Detroit Tigers, he was one of the best catchers of his era (arguably the best catcher in the 1960s). He was a 11X All-Star, won 5 Gold Glove Awards, and was a key member of…
Lou Boudreau becomes the youngest skipper to pilot a team in the 20th century
1941 – With only three years of major league experience, shortstop Lou Boudreau is named as the Cleveland Indians’ manager. He takes over for Roger Peckinpaugh, who moves up to the front office as the Indians’ general manager. At the age of 24 years, four months, and eight days, Boudreau becomes the youngest skipper to pilot a team in the 20th century. Scotland-born Jim McCormick managed Cleveland in 1879 at age 23.
Mel Stottlemyre Stats & Facts
Mel Stottlemyre Position: PitcherBats: Right • Throws: Right6-1, 178lb (185cm, 80kg)Born: November 13, 1941 in Hazleton, MODied: January 13, 2019 in Seattle, WABuried: Sunset Hills Memorial Park, Bellevue, WAHigh School: Mabton HS (Mabton, WA)School: Yakima Valley Community College (Yakima, WA)Debut: August 12, 1964 (12,281st in major league history)vs. CHW 9.0 IP, 7 H, 1 SO, 1 BB, 2 ER, WLast Game: August 16, 1974vs. CHW 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBFull Name:…
Ken Harrelson Stats & Facts
Ken Harrelson Positions: outfield/media Bats: R Throws: R Height: 74 Weight: 190 Born: Thursday, September 04, 1941 in Woodruff, SC USA Debut: 6/9/1963 Last Game: 6/20/1971 Full Name: Kenneth Smith Harrelson Notable Events and Chronology for his Career Biography The big and powerful Harrelson was baseball’s 1960s flower child. He wore his blond hair long…
