On March 20, 1937, the Homestead Grays of the Negro Leagues acquire future Hall of Famers Josh Gibson and Judy Johnson for $2,500 in cash and a pair of journeymen players. The trade is considered the largest transaction in the history of the Negro Leagues. The Baseball’s Hall of Fame will induct both players, with…
1937 Montréal Royals Original photo Rabbit Maranville Elected HOF in 1954
1937 – In Cincinnati, OH, the worst flood in the city’s history inundates Crosley Field, covering home plate with as much as 21 feet of cold water. The lower grandstand is completely covered. Reds pitchers Gene Schott and Lee Grissom row a boat out from the center field wall and the resulting photo appears across the country. Fortunately, with the season two months away, Opening Day will be unaffected.
On January 19, 1937, in their second annual Hall of Fame election, the Baseball Writers Association of America elects second baseman Napoleon Lajoie, outfielder Tris Speaker and pitcher Cy Young to the Cooperstown shrine. The trio will be honored at the Hall’s first induction ceremony in 1939 joining, last year’s inaugural selection of…
1936 STANDINGS National League New York Giants 92 62 .597 — St. Louis Cardinals 87 67 .565 5 Chicago Cubs 87 67 .565 5 Pittsburgh Pirates 84 70 .545 8 Cincinnati Reds 74 80 .481 18 Boston Bees 71 83 .461 21 Brooklyn Dodgers 67 87 .435 25 Philadelphia Phillies 54 100 .351 38 American…
Accordingly, 1936 was notable as a period of transition. But before long, the year also would prove notable because it marked the beginning of unprecedented World Series dominance. To the surprise of few, it would be the Yankees who would do the dominating. Babe Ruth had played the last of his 15 seasons with…
1936 – Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis announces his ruling on the Bob Feller case. Feller joined Cleveland in July and Des Moines (Western League) protested, claiming the pitcher for themselves. Landis let Feller stay with Cleveland, pending his final ruling, which is announced today in favor of the Indians.
The Dodgers name Burleigh Grimes as their new manager. The former Brooklyn spitballer will be replacing Casey Stengel, who was fired last month during the World Series after compiling a 208-251 (.453) record during his four-year tenure.
1936 – In a pitchers’ duel, Carl Hubbell (26-6) edges out Dizzy Dean (24-13) for MVP honors in the National League.
On October 7, 1936, the Brooklyn Dodgers fire future Hall of Fame manager Casey Stengel. Thirteen years later, Stengel will be hired by the New York Yankees and will lead the team to five straight World Championships. Stengel will eventually conclude his career with the cross-town New York Mets.
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