Goose Goslin of the Washington Senators is sent to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for John Stone.
Goose Goslin of the Washington Senators is sent to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for John Stone.
For the second time, Connie Mack begins to dismantle a dynasty he has built selling Mickey Cochrane to the Tigers
For the second time, Connie Mack begins to dismantle a dynasty he has built, deciding to sell Mickey Cochrane to the Tigers for $100,000. Although the A’s have won three American League pennants and two World Series titles, dating back to 1929, with the Great Depression looming, the Philadelphia owner needs cash in the face of a failing economy.
Philadelphia Phillies trade Triple Crown winner Chuck Klein to the Chicago Cubs
On November 21, 1933, the Philadelphia Phillies trade Triple Crown winner Chuck Klein to the Chicago Cubs for infielder Mark Koenig, outfielder Harvey Hendrick, and pitcher Ted Kleinhans, plus $125,000. Klein, who batted .368 with 28 home runs and 120 RBIs. Hendrick will play one year with the Phillies, while Koenig and Hendrick quickly go…
“Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” – SATCHEL PAIGE, commenting on his longevity.
“Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” – SATCHEL PAIGE, commenting on his longevity.The California Winter League holds Satchel Paige Day to honor the legend’s accomplishments in this multi-racial circuit. The right-hander takes no prisoners, throwing a three-hit 5-0 shutout with 14 strikeouts in the Armistice Day contest, against Joe Pirrone’s All-Stars, a team made up of big leaguers who came to the west coast to play winter league ball to earn some extra money.
Sidney Weil quits as Cincinnati Reds president
1933 – Sidney Weil quits as Cincinnati Reds president. Larry MacPhail acquires an interest in the team and is elected director. MacPhail will become General Manager.
Phil Ball, the millionaire owner of the Browns, dies of septicemia. Manager Rogers Hornsby will take over the reins of the franchise, staying on as skipper until he is fired in 1937 by Donald Barnes, who purchased the team from the Ball estate last year.
Phil Ball, the millionaire owner of the Browns, dies of septicemia. Manager Rogers Hornsby will take over the reins of the franchise, staying on as skipper until he is fired in 1937 by Donald Barnes, who purchased the team from the Ball estate last year.
World Series comes to a close when Mel Ott hits a home run in the 10th inning for a 4 – 3 New York Giants victory over the Washington Senators.
1933 – Flags are at half staff for Game 5 to honor William L. Veeck, Chicago Cubs president, who died suddenly. On the field, the World Series comes to a close when Mel Ott hits a home run in the 10th inning for a 4 – 3 New York Giants victory over the Washington Senators.
Umpire Charlie Moran ejects Heinie Manush from Game 4 of the World Series
Umpire Charlie Moran ejects Heinie Manush from Game 4 of the Fall Classic after the Senator outfielder is called out at first base in Washington’s 2-1 extra-inning loss to the Giants at Griffith Stadium. The arbitrator takes exception when the future Hall of Famer pulls on his bow tie, letting it snap back.
38 year old Babe Ruth makes his final appearance as a pitcher
Babe Ruth, although he gives up 12 hits and 5 earned runs, goes the distance to beat the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium, 6-5. The 38 year-old Sultan of Swat’s performance on the mound, a ploy to attract fans to a meaningless game, will be his last appearance as a pitcher, a position in which the future Hall of Fame slugger will post a 94-46 career record.
At Sportsman’s Park in a 12-2 Cubs rout of the Cardinals, Babe Herman hits for the cycle, becoming the first player in baseball history to do it three times
At Sportsman’s Park in a 12-2 Cubs rout of the Cardinals, Babe Herman hits for the cycle, becoming the first player in baseball history to do it three times. The Chicago outfielder, playing for the Dodgers, also accomplished the feat on two other occasions in 1931.
