Baseball is the only game you can watch on the radio. Join the community today and listen to hundreds of broadcasts from baseball’s golden age! Sign Up or learn more On May 18, 1936, Brooks Robinson is born in Little Rock, Arkansas. The perennial Gold Glove third baseman will make his debut in 1955….
On December 30, 1935, future Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax is born in Brooklyn, New York. He will go on to pitch for the hometown Dodgers, but his career really takes off when the team moves to Los Angeles. Koufax will post a 129-47 record and capture three Cy Young Awards. He will win all…
On November 9, 1935, future Hall of Famer Bob Gibson is born in Omaha, Nebraska. Gibson will make his major league debut in 1959, marking the start of a 17-year career with the St. Louis Cardinals. Gibson will win election to the Hall of Fame in 1981.
On December 19, 1934, future Hall of Famer Al Kaline is born in Baltimore, Maryland. An outstanding right fielder, Kaline In his 22-year career (1953-1974), Kaline had 3007 hits, 399 HR, 1582 RBI, 1622 runs, .297 BA, .376 OBP, .480 Slg., & .855 OPS.In the 1968 World Series, Kaline batted .379 with 11…
November 10, 1934 Norm Cash was born in in Justiceburg, Garza County, Texas Nicknamed Stormin’ Norman, he played almost his entire career with the Detroit Tigers. Cash was an All-Star in 4 seasons, won a batting title in 1961, and was a member of the 1968 World Series champion Tigers. In his 17-year career (1958-1974), Cash had 1820 hits,…
On August 18, 1934, future Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente is born in Carolina, Puerto Rico. In 1955, Clemente will arrive in the major leagues with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and will hit .317 with 240 home runs over an 18-year career. In 1973, Clemente will gain posthumous election to the Hall of Fame.
April 29, 1934 Luis Aparicio is born in Maracaibo, Venezuela. Aparicio will begin a distinguished 18-year major league career in 1956, when he debuts with the Chicago White Sox. Aparicio will help to redefine the role and expectations of major league shortstops with agile fielding, spray hitting and speedy baserunning. Named Rookie of the Year in his first season, he will collect nine Gold…
February 22, 1934 Hall of Fame manager George “Sparky” Anderson was born in Bridgewater, SD to LeRoy and Shirley Anderson. Nicknamed Captain Hook (for his penchant of using his bullpen often), he played 1 season in MLB (in 1959). He is known as one of the greatest managers in Major League Baseball history. In 26 seasons…
On February 5, 1934, a day before Babe Ruth’s 39th birthday, future all-time home run leader Hammerin’ Hank Aaron is born in Mobile, Alabama. After a one-year stint with the Negro Leagues’ Indianapolis Clowns, Aaron will make his major league debut with the Milwaukee Braves on April 13, 1954. The slugger, who will finish his…
1934 – Jim “Bear” Owens is born in Gifford, PA. Owens would compile an 18-20 record in four seasons of relief in Houston (1964-1967) with 16 saves and later became the Astros’ pitching coach.
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