Tom Cheek, who broadcast every Toronto Blue Jays game from the team’s creation in 1977 until 2004, is the posthumous recipient of the Ford Frick Award. Read More December 5, 2012
1887 – The New York Metropolitans (American Association) buy third baseman Dude Esterbrook from the New York Giants (NL). Although the Mets are no longer owned by the Giants’ management, the Giants still seem to get the best of every deal between the two clubs. Read More January 12, 1887
Detroit beats the Browns, 8 – 3, on Bobby Veach’s two homers off Urban Shocker. First baseman Lu Blue pulls off two unassisted double plays, tying the American Leaguerecord, and both are off line drives by Johnny Tobin. Read More September 8, 1922