The Yankees, who have been sharing the Polo Grounds with the Giants since 1913, begin construction on their ballpark in the Bronx. The stadium will become known as the ‘House that Ruth Built,’ acknowledging the Babe’s popularity and influence.

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The Yankees, who have been sharing the Polo Grounds with the Giants since 1913, begin construction on their ballpark in the Bronx. The stadium will become known as the ‘House that Ruth Built,’ acknowledging the Babe’s popularity and influence.

Babe Ruth throws his Babe Ruth candy bars to the fans sitting in the outfield in Yankee Stadium before a game in 1922.

Babe Ruth throws his Babe Ruth candy bars to the fans sitting in the outfield in Yankee Stadium before a game in 1922.

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Babe Ruth throws his Babe Ruth candy bars to the fans sitting in the outfield in Yankee Stadium before a game in 1922. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories about the game, players, ballparks and the people that shaped the game!”  subscribe_button=”Join us!” show_subscribers_total=”1″]     Subscribe to our Podcast The…

Charlie Robertson, in only his fourth career start, becomes the third modern pitcher to throw a perfect no-hit, no-run game when he beats the Tigers at Navin Field, 2-0. The White Sox hurler, thanks to Johnny Mostil’s two outstanding catches in the outfield, is also the fourth rookie to throw a no-hitter.
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Charlie Robertson, in only his fourth career start, becomes the third modern pitcher to throw a perfect no-hit, no-run game when he beats the Tigers at Navin Field, 2-0. The White Sox hurler, thanks to Johnny Mostil’s two outstanding catches in the outfield, is also the fourth rookie to throw a no-hitter.

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Charlie Robertson, in only his fourth career start, becomes the third modern pitcher to throw a perfect no-hit, no-run game when he beats the Tigers at Navin Field, 2-0. The White Sox hurler, thanks to Johnny Mostil’s two outstanding catches in the outfield, is also the fourth rookie to throw a no-hitter.

1922 – There are no playing managers in the National League for the first time since 1900. Long considered an economic necessity, the dual role is no longer essential. It will be 1930 before the American League has a year with all bench managers.

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1922 – There are no playing managers in the National League for the first time since 1900. Long considered an economic necessity, the dual role is no longer essential. It will be 1930 before the American League has a year with all bench managers.

Christy Mathewson Club president

Christy Mathewson is elected as Bucknell’s “B” Club first president

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A frail-looking Christy Mathewson, who served as class president in 1899, is elected as Bucknell’s “B” Club first president. The beloved future Hall of Famer, who will die prematurely in 1925 from tuberculosis after being accidentally gassed in a training exercise during WWI, played on the school’s football team as a placekicker and excelled as a pitcher on the baseball team.

Carl Furillo hitting 344

Carl Furillo Stats & Facts

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Carl Furillo Position: Rightfielder Bats: Right  •  Throws: Right 6-0, 190lb (183cm, 86kg) Born: March 8, 1922 in Stony Creek Mills, PA Died: January 21, 1989 in Stony Creek Mills, PA Buried: Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton, PA Debut: April 16, 1946 (10,102nd in major league history) vs. BSN 4 AB, 2 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB Last Game: May 7, 1960 vs. PHI 1 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB…

Babe Ruth becomes the highest paid player in history when he inks a three-year deal with the Yankees worth $52,000 per season, more than three times as much as teammate Home Run Baker, the second best paid major leaguer. The ‘Sultan of Swat’ will prove worthy of his contract, hitting 122 home runs during the span of the deal and earning MVP honors in the team’s first World Championship season in 1923.

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Babe Ruth becomes the highest paid player in history when he inks a three-year deal with the Yankees worth $52,000 per season, more than three times as much as teammate Home Run Baker, the second best paid major leaguer. The ‘Sultan of Swat’ will prove worthy of his contract, hitting 122 home runs during the span of the deal and earning MVP honors in the team’s first World Championship season in 1923.