On April 3, 1919, one of the most bizarre off-the-field incidents in baseball history takes place in Jacksonville, Florida. New York Yankees outfielder Frank “Ping” Bodie competes against an ostrich named “Percy” in a spaghetti-eating contest! Ping wins the competition when Percy passes out after his 11th plate of pasta.
On February 25, 1919, future Hall of Famer Monte Irvin is born in Columbia, Alabama. Playing in the Negro leagues during his prime, talented Monte Irvin made it to the majors in 1949 with the Giants. Despite his years in the shadows, Irvin still enjoyed a fine career, finishing among league leaders in many offensive…
National League chief John Heydler dismisses charges against Cincinnati Reds star Hal Chase
1919 – The Brooklyn Robins trade first baseman Jake Daubert to the Cincinnati Reds for outfielder Tommy Griffith. Daubert, a former National League MVP with Brooklyn, is shipped out shortly after receiving an out-of-court settlement from the Robins for the balance of his salary ($2,150) because the 1918 season ended a month early.
Jackie Robinson Career Highlights Positions: Second Baseman, Third Baseman and First Baseman Bats: Right • Throws: Right 5-11, 195lb (180cm, 88kg) Born: January 31, 1919 in Cairo, GA Died: October 24, 1972 (Aged 53-267d) in Stamford, CT Buried: Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY High School: Muir Technical (Los Angeles, CA) Schools: Pasadena City College (Pasadena, CA), University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA) Debut: 1945 (9,801st in major league history) AL/NL Debut: April 15, 1947 vs. BSN 3 AB,…
On January 31, 1919, future Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson is born to Jerry and Mallie Robinson in Cairo, Georgia. Robinson will become the first black player in 20th century major league history when he debuts for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.
On January 26, 1919, the St. Louis Cardinals name team president Branch Rickey as manager, replacing Jack Hendricks. Under Rickey’s leadership, the last-place Cardinals will improve only slightly in the standings, finishing seventh in 1919.
On January 14, 1919, a trio, led by Wall Street tycoon Charles A. Stoneham, buys the New York Giants. The other investors include manager John McGraw and politician Francis X. McQuade of New York. Stoneham rose from a job as a runner on Wall Street, to the president of a huge investment firm to make…
Chicago White Sox hire Kid Gleason as their manager
Major League Baseball Season Recap 1918 World Series – Boston Red Sox AL over Chicago Cubs NL 4 games to 2 World Series MVP – Babe Ruth Award – Awards – </strong? Major League Cy Young Award Cy Young Award National League Cy Young Award American League MVP Awards – NL AL Major League Rookie of The Year – NL…
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