Outfielder Clyde Milan is named the new manager of the Washington Senators

Outfielder Clyde Milan is named the new manager of the Washington Senators. Milan took over for George McBride at the end of last season after McBride was hit in the face with a ball during batting practice. McBride began suffering vertigo and fainting spells and relinquished the manager’s job.

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Outfielder Clyde Milan is named the new manager of the Washington Senators. Milan took over for George McBride at the end of last season after McBride was hit in the face with a ball during batting practice. McBride began suffering vertigo and fainting spells and relinquished the manager’s job.

Chicago White Sox star Buck Weaver applies for reinstatement to baseball

Chicago White Sox star Buck Weaver applies for reinstatement to baseball

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On January 13, 1922, former Chicago White Sox star Buck Weaver applies for reinstatement to baseball. Weaver, one of the eight “Black Sox” players banned for their involvement in throwing the 1919 World Series, is turned down by Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis. THIS Was one of six attempts to clear his name… The “Black Sox”…

The following round-robin deal Roger Peckinpaugh Joe Dugan and Bing Miller and Jose Acosta are traded

The following round-robin deal Roger Peckinpaugh Joe Dugan and Bing Miller and Jose Acosta are traded

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1922 – The following round-robin deal benefits everyone: Roger Peckinpaugh goes from the Boston Red Sox to the Washington Senators; Joe Dugan, from the Philadelphia Athletics to Boston; and Bing Miller and Jose Acosta, from Washington to Philadelphia. Acosta will be sold to the Chicago White Sox on February 4th.

Socks Seybold, the holder of the American League season home run record before Babe Ruth, dies at 51 years of age when his car plunges over an embankment.

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1921 – Socks Seybold, the holder of the American League season home run record before Babe Ruth, dies at 51 years of age when his car plunges over an embankment.

The Yankees raid Boston again, and come away with P Bullet Joe Bush, SS Everett Scott, and P Sad Sam Jones in exchange for SS Roger Peckinpaugh (who goes on to Washington), pitchers Jack Quinn, Rip Collins, and Bill Piercy, and $50,000.

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The Yankees raid Boston again, and come away with P Bullet Joe Bush, SS Everett Scott, and P Sad Sam Jones in exchange for SS Roger Peckinpaugh (who goes on to Washington), pitchers Jack Quinn, Rip Collins, and Bill Piercy, and $50,000.

Ebbets Field 1956 Roy Campanella vs Phillies

Future Hall of Famer Roy Campanella is born in Philadelphia. Campanella

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On November 19, 1921, future Hall of Famer Roy Campanella is born in Philadelphia. Campanella will begin his professional career in the Negro Leagues in 1937 before arriving in the major leagues in 1948. Campanella will win 3 MVP Awards for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Read more about him and his amazing career. Roy Campanella Biography. …

Roy Campanella Stats & Facts
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Roy Campanella Stats & Facts

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  Roy Campanella Position: CatcherBats: Right  •  Throws: Right5-9, 190lb (175cm, 86kg)Born: November 19, 1921 in Philadelphia, PADied: June 26, 1993 in Woodland Hills, CABuried: CrematedHigh School: Simon Gratz HS (Philadelphia, PA)Debut: April 20, 1948 (Age 26-153d, 8,045th in MLB history)vs. NYG 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 29, 1957 (Age 35-314d)vs. PHI 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBHall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1969. (Voted by BBWAA…

Harry Heilmann beats Ruth for the batting title then sells him a $50,000 life insurance policy

Harry Heilmann beats Ruth for the batting title then sells him a $50,000 life insurance policy

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October 21, 1921, Soon after Babe Ruth receives his World Series winner’s share of $6,160.46, insurance agent Harry Heilmann, who beat Ruth for the batting title by 10 points, sells him a $50,000 life insurance policy. Beneficiaries are Mrs. Ruth and adopted daughter Dorothy.