the St. Louis Browns plays their last game

On September 27, 1953 — In a fitting finale that draws only 3,174 fans at Sportsman’s Park,, the St. Louis Browns plays their last game as the Browns and lose their 100th game, 2 – 1, to the White Sox in 11 innings. Next season the team will move to Baltimore and will become the Orioles. Reserve 1B Ed Mickelson drives in Johnny Groth in the 4th inning for the last run of the Browns franchise.