On January 28, 1901 The American League formally organizes as a major league, having been a top minor league in 1900: the Baltimore Orioles, Philadelphia Athletics, and Boston Americans are admitted to join the Washington Nationals, Cleveland Blues, Detroit Tigers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Chicago White Sox. Three of the original clubs – Indianapolis, Minneapolis, and…
Ted Lyons Position: Pitcher Bats: Both • Throws: Right 5-11, 200lb (180cm, 90kg) Born: December 28, 1900 in Lake Charles, LA Died: July 25, 1986 in Sulphur, LA Buried: Big Woods Cemetery, Edgerly, LA High School: Vinton HS (Vinton, LA) School: Baylor University (Waco, TX) Debut: July 2, 1923 (5,298th in MLB history) vs. SLB 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER Last Game: May 19, 1946 vs. WSH 9.0 IP, 9 H, 3…
On December 20, 1900, future Hall of Famer Gabby Hartnett is born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Hartnett will hit 236 home runs during a 20-year career with the Chicago Cubs and New York Giants.
New York Giants and Cincinnati Reds swap future Hall of Famers
On October 31, 1900, future Hall of Famer Cal Hubbard is born in Keytesville, Missouri. A standout umpire in the major leagues starting in 1936, Hubbard also gained election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and College Football Hall of Fame, based on his stellar career as a defensive lineman in the…
Ossie Bluege Positions: Third Baseman, Shortstop and Second BasemanBats: Right • Throws: Right5-11, 162lb (180cm, 73kg)Born: October 24, 1900 in Chicago, IL usDied: October 14, 1985 in Edina, MNBuried: Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, MNHigh School: Schurz HS (Chicago, IL)Debut: April 24, 1922 (5,441st in major league history)vs. BOS 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: July 13, 1939vs. SLB 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBFull Name: Oswald Louis BluegePronunciation: \BLUE-jee\ View…
Goose Goslin Position: LeftfielderBats: Left • Throws: Right5-11, 185lb (180cm, 83kg)Born: October 16, 1900 in Salem, NJDied: May 15, 1971 in Bridgeton, NJBuried: Baptist Cemetery, Salem, NJHigh School: Salem HS (Salem, NJ)Debut: September 16, 1921 (5,069th in MLB history)vs. CLE 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 25, 1938 vs. PHA 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBHall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1968. (Voted…
The American League announces that in 1901, it intends to put a team in Baltimore, MD led by John McGraw, and one in Washington, DC. But the league pledges to stay out of Philadelphia and St. Louis unless the National League starts a fight.
Rube Waddell of Pittsburgh strikes out a National League season-high 12 in a 2 – 1 win over Chicago. He will lead the league with 130 strikeouts and a 2.37 ERA.
At Philadelphia Park, Tommy Corcoran leaves his shortstop position and begins digging around the third base coaching box with his spikes. The Reds’ captain uncovers a metal box with an electrical device inside with attached wires which is most likely being used by the Phillies in a sophisticated scheme to steal signs.
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