On December 6, 1903, future Hall of Famer Tony Lazzeri is born in San Francisco, California. Lazzeri will make his major league debut in 1926, one year before hitting .309 as a member of the New York Yankees’ famed “Murderers’ Row” in 1927…
On June 22, 1903 Hall of Fame pitcher Carl Hubbell was born Hubbell in Carthage, Missouri and raised in Meeker, Oklahoma. Nicknamed King Carl and Meal Ticket, he spent his entire career with the New York Giants and was one of the best pitchers of his era. Carl was a 9X All-Star, won 2 NL…
Interested in exploring FRANCHISING? We will help you through your journey visit us @ www.franchisingconnection.com On June 19, 1903 in Manhattan’s East Harlem neighborhood, a baby boy weighing nearly 14-pounds becomes the second child of four born to German immigrants Heinrich and Christina Gehrig. They will name their only surviving child Lou. The “Iron Horse”…
Cool Papa Bell is born in Starkville, Mississippi. Bell will enjoy a successful career in the Negro Leagues from 1922 to 1946. An outfielder with blazing speed and the first Mexican League Triple Crown winner, Bell will be selected to the Hall of Fame in 1974.
On April 6, 1903 “Mickey” Cochrane was born on April 6, 1903 in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. The son of Northern Irish immigrant John Cochrane and Scottish immigrant Sadie Campbell, Gordon Stanley After graduating from Bridgewater High School, Cochrane attended Boston University, where he played five sports. Cochrane exhibited his outstanding athleticism and leadership skills on the…
On February 21, 1903, future Hall of Fame owner Tom Yawkey is born in Detroit, Michigan. Born under the name Thomas Austin, Yawkey will own and operate the Boston Red Sox for 44 years. He will gain Hall of Fame election in 1980. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories about the game, players, ballparks…
On February 12, 1903, future Hall of Famer Charles “Chick” Hafey is born in Berkeley, California. Hafey will make his major league debut in 1924 with the St. Louis Cardinals. During a 13-year career with the Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds, Hafey will bat .317, including a league-leading .349 in 1931. He will enter the Hall…
On May 21, 1902, future Hall of Famer Earl Averill is born in Snohomish, Washington. “The Earl of Snohomish,” who will make his major league debut in 1929 with the Cleveland Indians, at the time he was 26, but he made up for lost time quickly as he becomes one of the first players to…
1900 – Future Hall of Fame pitcher Ted Lyons is born in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Lyons will make his major league debut in 1923 and will go on to win 260 games over a 21-year career with the Chicago White Sox.
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…
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