Joe Medwick is born in Carteret New Jersey
On November 24, 1911, future Hall of Famer Joe Medwick is born in Carteret, New Jersey. Medwick will make his major league debut in 1932 with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Future Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg is born in New York City
On January 1, 1911, Hank Greenberg is born in New York City’s Greenwich Village to Rumanian-born Orthodox Jewish immigrants who owned a successful cloth-shrinking plant, Henry Benjamin Greenberg moved with his family to the Bronx when he was seven years old. Hampered by flat feet and a lack of coordination as a youngster, Greenberg worked…
Hall of Famer Dizzy Dean is born in Lucas, Arkansas
On January 16, 1910, Hall of Famer Dizzy Dean is born in Lucas, Arkansas. Dean will make his debut in 1930 with the St. Louis Cardinals and will win 150 games over a 12-year career with the Cards, Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Browns.
Hall of Fame pitcher Ray Brown is born in Alger, Ohio.
On February 23, 1908, future Hall of Fame pitcher Ray Brown is born in Alger, Ohio. Brown anchored the rotation of the Homestead Grays during its Negro National League dynasty years, when the club won eight pennants between 1937 and 1945. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2006.
All-Star outfielder George “Twinkletoes” Selkirk, is born in Huntsville, Canada
Sponsor this Page January 4, 1908, All-Star outfielder George “Twinkletoes” Selkirk, is born in Huntsville, Canada the man who replaced Babe Ruth in the Yankees’ outfield. Over his 9 year career all with the Yankees he will hit .290 with 101 homeruns. He will make the All Star team in 1936 and 1939 and…
Future Negro League Star Buck Leonard is born
On September 8, 1907, future Hall of Famer Walter “Buck” Leonard is born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Leonard will make his professional baseball debut in 1933, when he signs a contract with the Brooklyn Royal Giants of the Negro Leagues.
The commissioner that will over see integration – Happy Chandler is born
On July 14, 1907, future Hall of Famer Happy Chandler is born in Corydon, Kentucky. In 1945, Chandler will succeed Judge Landis as the game’s commissioner and will oversee the breaking of the color barrier.
Luke Appling is Born
April 2, 1907, Lucius Benjamin Appling, is born in High Point North Carolina he moved to Atlanta, Georgia with his family as a child. After graduating from Fulton High School, where he played baseball and football, Appling attended Oglethorpe College in Georgia for two years. Appling starred on the university’s baseball team, while also playing…
future Hall of Famer Lloyd “Little Poison” Waner is born in Harrah, Oklahoma
On March 16, 1906, future Hall of Famer Lloyd “Little Poison” Waner is born in Harrah, Oklahoma. Although Waner weighs only 150 pounds in his prime, he can hit for average, steal bases, field and throw as a center fielder, and beat opponents in countless ways. He does not draw many walks or hit for much…
Red Ruffing who will win 273 games is born in Granville, Illinois
On May 3, 1904, future Hall of Fame pitcher Charles “Red” Ruffing is born in Granville, Illinois. Ruffing will win 273 games during a 22-year career with the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox. He will gain election to the Hall of Fame in 1967.
