future Hall of Fame pitcher Urban “Red” Faber was born in Cascade, Iowa
On September 6, 1888, future Hall of Fame pitcher Urban “Red” Faber was born in Cascade, Iowa. Faber won three games in the 1917 World Series to lead the White Sox to the title.
Tim Keefe’s nineteen game winning streak ends when Gus Krock and the White Stockings defeat the Giants at the Polo Grounds, 4-2. The future Hall of Fame right-hander, who will amass 342 career victories, will finish the season with a 35-12 record.
Tim Keefe’s nineteen game winning streak ends when Gus Krock and the White Stockings defeat the Giants at the Polo Grounds, 4-2. The future Hall of Fame right-hander, who will amass 342 career victories, will finish the season with a 35-12 record.
1888 – St. Louis’s Charles “Silver” King posts his 30th win of the season‚ besting the Athletics with a 2 – 0 two-hitter. The game is marred by the collapse of an elevated walkway at Sportsman’s Park‚ but there are no serious injuries.
1888 – St. Louis’s Charles “Silver” King posts his 30th win of the season‚ besting the Athletics with a 2 – 0 two-hitter. The game is marred by the collapse of an elevated walkway at Sportsman’s Park‚ but there are no serious injuries.
Hardie Richardson‚ Fred Dunlap’s replacement‚ breaks his ankle and is lost for the season.
With slugger Sam Thompson already sidelined with a sore arm‚ Detroit suffers another crippling injury when Hardie Richardson‚ Fred Dunlap’s replacement‚ breaks his ankle and is lost for the season. Detroit beats Washington today‚ 3-2.
Future Hall of Fame first baseman Ben Taylor is born in Anderson, SC
On July 1, 1888, future Hall of Fame first baseman Ben Taylor is born in Anderson, SC. Starring most notably for the Indianapolis ABCs, Taylor’s ability to dig balls out of the dirt was legendary, and he frequently batted above .300 in a career that spanned from 1908-1929. In 2006, he was elected to the…
Beaneaters release vets Ezra Sutton and Jack Burdock
June 29, 1888 – The Boston Beaneaters release vets Ezra Sutton and Jack Burdock. Both players have been in the NL since its start in 1876 and had been with Boston for a decade. Baseball HOT ON EBAYCard Collections ENDING SOON ON EBAYMOST WANTED ROOKIE CARDSVINTAGE SPORTS TICKETSBaseball Hall of Famers More on Baseball History…
The champion Wolverines rebound by beating the Hoosiers‚ 1-0‚ on Charlie Getzien’s 4-hitter and Sam Thompson’s HR.
The champion Wolverines rebound by beating the Hoosiers‚ 1-0‚ on Charlie Getzien’s 4-hitter and Sam Thompson’s HR.
Tris Speaker Stats & Facts
Tris Speaker Essentials Position: CenterfielderBats: Left • Throws: Left5-11, 193lb (180cm, 87kg)Born: April 4, 1888 in Hubbard, TXDied: December 8, 1958 in Lake Whitney, TXBuried: Fairview Cemetery, Hubbard, TXHigh School: Hubbard HS (Hubbard, TX)School: Texas Wesleyan University (Fort Worth, TX)Debut: September 12, 1907vs. PHA 2 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: August 30, 1928vs. BOS 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBHall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1937. (Voted…
1888 Chicago White Stockings baseball team
1888 Chicago White Stockings baseball team Top row, left to right: Fred Pfeffer, Cap Anson, George Van Haltren Bottom row, left to right: Jimmy Ryan, Ned Williamson, Duke Farrell, Digby Bell (in white bowler with black band), Clarence Duval (mascot), DeWolf Hopper (in dark bowler), George Borchers, Tom Burns, Tom Daly DeWolfe Hopper is the…
3B/C Deacon White signs with the Detroit Wolverines after a prolonged battle with manager Bill Watkins, under whom White had said he’d never play.
1888 – 3B/C Deacon White signs with the Detroit Wolverines after a prolonged battle with manager Bill Watkins, under whom White had said he’d never play.
