future Hall of Fame pitcher Urban “Red” Faber was born in Cascade, Iowa
On September 6, 1888, future Hall of Fame pitcher Urban “Red” Faber was born in Cascade, Iowa. Faber won three games in the 1917 World Series to lead the White Sox to the title.
Future Hall of Fame first baseman Ben Taylor is born in Anderson, SC
On July 1, 1888, future Hall of Fame first baseman Ben Taylor is born in Anderson, SC. Starring most notably for the Indianapolis ABCs, Taylor’s ability to dig balls out of the dirt was legendary, and he frequently batted above .300 in a career that spanned from 1908-1929. In 2006, he was elected to the…
Grover Cleveland Alexander is born in Elba, Nebraska.
1887 – Grover Cleveland Alexander is born in Elba, Nebraska. Suffering from epilepsy, haunted by his experiences in combat during World War I, and shadowed by alcoholism, Alexander will still be able to win 373 games during a 20-year career, the third highest total in major league baseball history. He will lead the National League in ERA on four occasions, wins on six different seasons, complete games six times, and shutouts during seven seasons. He will also win 30 or more games in three consecutive seasons, and be the only pitcher in major league history to win the Triple Crown three years in a row. Alexander will gain election to the Hall of Fame in 1938.
Frank Baker is born in Trappe, Maryland
Frank Baker is born in Trappe, Maryland. A third baseman and left-handed hitter, Baker will guide the Philadelphia Athletics to three World Series championships. He will be nicknamed “Home Run” during the 1911 World Series, in which he will hit a go-ahead home run off Rube Marquard in Game Two and a 9th-inning game-tying home run off Christy Mathewson in Game Three. Baker will lead the American League in home runs for four consecutive seasons, twice lead the league in RBI, and bat .363 in six Series. Baker will earn Hall of Fame honors in 1955.
Billy Evans is born in Chicago, Illinois
1884 – Billy Evans is born in Chicago, Illinois. One of the foremost umpires in history, Evans will spend 22 years in the American League. He will achieve great prestige for his fairness and unquestioned integrity. Following his umpiring career, in 1927 he will become the first full-time general manager in Cleveland Indians history. In 1973, the Hall of Fame’s Veterans Committee will select Evans for enshrinement.
Will Harridge, who would later earn Hall of Fame induction as an executive, was born in Chicago
On October 16, 1883, Will Harridge, who would later earn Hall of Fame induction as an executive, was born in Chicago. Harridge served as President of the American League for 28 years.
Future Hall of Famer Pete Hill is born in Pittsburgh
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Miller Huggins is born in Cincinnati, Ohio
1879 – Miller Huggins is born in Cincinnati, Ohio. A second baseman adept at getting on base, Huggins will lead the National League in walks four times, score 100 or more runs three times, and regularly collect 30 or more stolen bases and an on-base percentage near .400. He will start as a player-manager with the St. Louis Cardinals before heading to the New York Yankees in 1918. Huggins will lead the Yankees to six American League pennants and three World Series titles, and his “Murderers’ Row” club, which will win 110 games before sweeping the 1927 World Series, will be considered one of the greatest teams in history. Huggins will be selected to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee in 1964.
Eddie Plank is born in Gettysburgh PA
August 31, 1875, Eddie Plank is born in, Gettysburgh, PA, He was the fourth of seven children born to Martha McCreary and David Plank. His father was a school director and tax collector in Gettysburg. Plank did not play baseball until the age of 17, when he started playing for local teams in the…
Future Hall of Fame shortstop Honus Wagner is born in Chartiers, Pennsylvania
On February 24, 1874, future Hall of Fame shortstop Honus Wagner is born in Chartiers, Pennsylvania. Wagner will make his major league debut in 1897 and will hit .327 during a standout career with the Louisville Colonels and Pittsburgh Pirates.
