1952 – The U.S. Marines announce they will recall Boston Red Sox star Ted Williams into active duty to serve in the Korean War. Williams will play briefly during the 1952 season but will not return to the Red Sox lineup on a full-time basis until late in 1953. As a pilot in Korea, Williams will fly 39 missions and will survive a crash-landing brought about by enemy fire.
The New York Yankees took the AL pennant by five games over Cleveland in 1951. Meanwhile, in the National League, the Dodgers had a 13-game lead in August before the Giants rattled off 16 straight victories to catch Brooklyn in the last week of the season, and the two teams finished tied at 96 wins….
Joe DiMaggio announces his retirement
On December 5, 1951, “Shoeless” Joe Jackson dies at the age of 62. Jackson, who succumbs to a heart attack, batted .356 over his 13-year career. In 1920, Jackson and seven other Chicago White Sox received lifetime bans for their involvement in throwing the 1919 World Series. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Play by Play, Box Scores,…
Like Monte Irvin’s dazzling play in the World Series, both at bat and on the bases. Like the entry of future superstars Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays upon the World Series scene and the departure of Joe DiMaggio from the fall classic (and the majors). Like the foreboding injury to Mantle in Game 2….
On November 20, 1951, the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro Leagues sign a 17-year-old infielder named Henry Aaron. The skinny Mobile, Alabama native will spend one season in the Negro Leagues before signing a contract with the Milwaukee Braves’ organization.
1951 – The Baseball Writers Association of America name Gil McDougald of the New York Yankees as American league Rookie of the Year. The Chicago White Sox object to McDougald’s accolade, offering the statistical accomplishments of their superlative rookie, Minnie Miñoso.
Larry Harlow Position: OutfielderBats: Left • Throws: Left6-2, 185lb (188cm, 83kg)Born: November 13, 1951 in Colorado Springs, CO usSchool: Mesa Community College (Mesa, AZ)Debut: September 20, 1975 (13,733rd in major league history)vs. MIL 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: October 3, 1981vs. TEX 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBFull Name: Larry Duane HarlowNicknames: Hawk Played ForBaltimore Orioles (1975-1979)California Angels (1979-1981) Post-Season Appearances1979…
1951 – Lefty O’Doul’s All-Stars, including Joe DiMaggio, Ferris Fain and Billy Martin, lose 3 – 1 to a Pacific League All-Star team. This is only the second time since 1922 that an American professional team has lost to Japan, and the first time to professional players.
November 2, 1951 – The National Labor Relations Board files unfair labor practices charges against the Cleveland Indians on a claim the club fired a ticket seller at the union’s request. This is the first case against baseball under the Taft-Hartley Act. Game ticket & learn more about the players, teams, stadiums and dates in…
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