St. Mary’s College football star Larry Bettencourt starts at third base for the St. Louis Browns. A future member of the College Football Hall of Fame, Bettencourt is an All-American center who will later play for the Green Bay Packers. The $6,000 bonus he received is a record for a major league rookie just out of school.

St. Mary’s College football star Larry Bettencourt starts at third base for the St. Louis Browns. A future member of the College Football Hall of Fame, Bettencourt is an All-American center who will later play for the Green Bay Packers. The $6,000 bonus he received is a record for a major league rookie just out of school.

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St. Mary’s College football star Larry Bettencourt starts at third base for the St. Louis Browns. A future member of the College Football Hall of Fame, Bettencourt is an All-American center who will later play for the Green Bay Packers. The $6,000 bonus he received is a record for a major league rookie just out of school.

Les Bell collects 15 total bases, blasting three home runs and a triple at Braves Field. The Cincinnati third baseman’s offensive output isn’t enough when Boston bows to the Reds, 20-12.

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Les Bell collects 15 total bases, blasting three home runs and a triple at Braves Field. The Cincinnati third baseman’s offensive output isn’t enough when Boston bows to the Reds, 20-12.

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Gil McDougald Stats & Facts

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Gil McDougald Positions: Second Baseman, Third Baseman and Shortstop Bats: Right  •  Throws: Right 6-0, 175lb (183cm, 79kg) Born: May 19, 1928 in San Francisco, CA Died: November 28, 2010  in Monmouth County, NJ Buried: St. Catherine Cemetery, Sea Girt, NJ High School: Commerce HS (San Francisco, CA) School: University of San Francisco (San Francisco, CA) Debut: April 20, 1951 (8,370th in MLB history) vs. WSH 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0…

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5/23/1928 – The Washington Senators had two regulars out of the lineup as they played the Athletics in Philadelphia. This was the third contest with George Sisler substituting in left field and Joe Judge at first base. In the previous two contests, Judge batted third with Sisler after him. However, the lineup card turned in on this day had the two players reversed in the order. The first time through the lineup both players made outs. In the third inning, the Nats had the bases loaded with two out. Judge batted out of turn and walked for an apparent run. Philadelphia manager Connie Mack pointed out to umpire Bill McGowan that Judge hit in Sisler’s place. Sisler was called out and the run nullified. The Athletics won the game, 4-2.

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5/23/1928 – The Washington Senators had two regulars out of the lineup as they played the Athletics in Philadelphia. This was the third contest with George Sisler substituting in left field and Joe Judge at first base. In the previous two contests, Judge batted third with Sisler after him. However, the lineup card turned in on this day had the two players reversed in the order. The first time through the lineup both players made outs. In the third inning, the Nats had the bases loaded with two out. Judge batted out of turn and walked for an apparent run. Philadelphia manager Connie Mack pointed out to umpire Bill McGowan that Judge hit in Sisler’s place. Sisler was called out and the run nullified. The Athletics won the game, 4-2.

Billy Martin Stats & Facts

Billy Martin Stats & Facts

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    Billy Martin Positions: Second Baseman, Shortstop and Third Baseman Bats: Right  •  Throws: Right 5-11, 165lb (180cm, 74kg) Born: May 16, 1928 in Berkeley, CA Died: December 25, 1989  in Johnson City, NY Buried: Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY High School: Berkeley HS (Berkeley, CA) Debut: April 18, 1950 (10,670th in major league history) vs. BOS 2 AB, 2 H, 0 HR, 3 RBI, 0 SB Last Game: October 1, 1961 vs. DET 4…

John McGraw of the Giants and Jack Slattery from the Boston Braves on opening day

John McGraw of the Giants and Jack Slattery from the Boston Braves on opening day

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On April 11, 1928 John McGraw of the Giants and Jack Slattery from the Boston Braves on opening day. the Giants take care of the Braves 5-2, Braves starter Bob Smith takes the loss and proves all the runs for the Braves with a 2 run homer. Edd Roush, Shanty Hogan and Andy Cohen leads…

Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker both start on Opening Day for the A’s. The 8-3 loss to New York at Shibe Park marks the first time the future Hall of Famers have played as teammates in a game.

Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker both start on Opening Day for the A’s. The 8-3 loss to New York at Shibe Park marks the first time the future Hall of Famers have played as teammates in a game.

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Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker both start on Opening Day for the A’s. The 8-3 loss to New York at Shibe Park marks the first time the future Hall of Famers have played as teammates in a game.

New York Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates swap pitchers: Burleigh Grimes for Vic Aldridge

New York Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates swap pitchers: Burleigh Grimes for Vic Aldridge

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1928 – The New York Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates swap pitchers: Burleigh Grimes for Vic Aldridge. Grimes, 19-8 with the Giants last season, will lead the National League in wins this year with 25 after his return to Pittsburgh. Aldridge holds out till May 3, and then will win just four games for New York.

1928 – Alfred J. Reach, founder of the A.J. Reach sporting goods firm, dies at 87. Before 1860, Reach became the first ballplayer to receive a regular salary when he signed as a catcher with the Philadelphia Athletics for $25 a week.

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1928 – Alfred J. Reach, founder of the A.J. Reach sporting goods firm, dies at 87. Before 1860, Reach became the first ballplayer to receive a regular salary when he signed as a catcher with the Philadelphia Athletics for $25 a week.