The 1945 Hall of Fame class is inducted.
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On July 10, 1945, ten new members are inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Among them are catcher Roger Bresnahan, outfielder Hugh Duffy, and shortstop Hughie Jennings. Roger Bresnanhan is generally regarded as the most famous catcher of the deadball era. In a time when catchers rarely batted higher than 8th, Bresnahan was a leadoff hitter due to his high on base percentage and speed that belied his 200 pound frame. He broke into the majors as a pitcher, throwing a six hit shutout in his first appearance but had the ability to play every other position. Perhaps his most notable contributions to the game were in the development of protective equipment. Bresnahan is credited for the development of the batting helmet, shin guards for catchers, and improving the safety of the catcher's mask. Despite initial ridicule and protest, these safety measures all caught on and are standard equipment in today's game. Hughie Jennings, for his career stole 359 bases, walked 347 times, and holds the record for number of times hit by a pitch at 287. Each of these totaling more than his meager strikeout total of 233. Hugh Duffy, holds the single season record with a .438 batting average. In 1894, he amassed 234 hits in only 124 games, while playing for the Boston Beaneaters. Duffy collected 50 doubles and 18 homeruns during that amazing season!
Elixir of Brown-Sequard - Pud Galvin passes away 1902
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Listen to the full episode here: http://thisdayinbaseball.libsyn.com/elixir-of-brown-sequard-pud-galvin-passes-away-1902 On March 7, 1902 — Hall of Famer James (Pud) Galvin dies at the age of 45. Galvin won 361 games over a 14-year career, placing him in a tie for sixth on the all-time list for most wins. In 1883 and 1884, Galvin won a combined 92 games. In 1884 his WAR was over 17+ which ranks 3rd highest all-time. Galvin will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1965 and later it will be uncovered he was the first known player to use Performancing Enhancing Drugs. On today's show, we have Brian Martin who was on the Nassau Community College show talking about his book on Pud Galvin. https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-beyond-the-game-28826156/episode/brian-martin-interview-and-a-whole-28826512/ https://www.amazon.com/Pud-Galvin-Baseballs-300-Game-Winner-ebook/dp/B01M0BDWTP https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5314753 Pud Galvin's Page - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/pud-galvin-page/
Dizzy Dean gets beaned in World Series X-Rays of Dean’s H...
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Mickey Mantle hits first homerun in Astrodome Radio Call
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April 9 1981 FernandoMania begins
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Fernandomania - Catch it
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Wee Willie Keeler Brooklyn Millionaire
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On January 1, 1923, 19th century star Wee Willie Keeler dies at the age of 50. Having promised his fans and former teammates he’d live to see 1923, Wee Willie Keeler dies on New Year’s Day of that year as a result of heart failure. The five-foot, four-and-a-half-inch Keeler amassed 2,932 hits, and won consecutive batting titles in 1897 and 1898. He batted .341 over a 19-year career, placing him in the top 10 on the all-time batting list. He played for the National League’s Superbas (Dodgers), Orioles, and Giants and the Highlanders (Yankees) of the American League will win election to the Hall of Fame in 1939. He is credited with the baseball axiom, “Keep your eyes clear, and hit ’em where they ain’t.” Listen to Our Podcast about great baseball stories - http://thisdayinbaseball.libsyn.com Join us on our other Networks - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thisdayinbaseball Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisdayinbaseball Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.com/thisdaybaseball Full Count Weekly Email – All The events you wish you had seen https://mailchi.mp/69f8478ac620/thisd... Websites - Unique Memorabilia - https://www.thisdayinbaseball.store Thousands of Events @ https://www.thisdayinbaseball.com Our Most Popular videos – Baseballs Greatest Stories - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAD718270F4FFE4FA
Mel Ott - World Series At Bats March 2
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Listen to the full episode here: http://thisdayinbaseball.libsyn.com/mel-ott-world-series-at-bats-march-2 Today we celebrate Mel Ott's birthday. We have 5 World Series At Bats and 3 homeruns. Oddly Ott played in 3 Wold series and homered in the final game in each series, bur didnt hit any in the other games. On March 2, 1909, future Hall of Famer, Mel Ott is born in Gretna, Louisiana. Known as “Master Melvin,” Ott will make his major league debut with the New York Giants as a 17-year-old boy wonder 1926. He will quickly become a fan favorite. Using an unorthodox batting style in which he lifted his right foot prior to impact, Ott will hit 511 home runs with 1,860 RBI, 1859 runs, 2876 hits (1,071 extra-base hits) and a .304 batting average. Hitting 30 or more in a season eight times and winning or sharing home-run honors on six occasions. He will play all 22 seasons for the New York Giants and Ott will receive Hall of Fame honors in 1951.
Brooklyn Dodgers Leo Durocher cause ban of Knot Hole Gang on...
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Listen to the full episode here: https://thisdayinbaseball.com/this-day-in-baseball-march-1/ On today's Podcast - hear from Leo Durocher and his wife on Laraine Day, Gas House Gang and him talk about Nice Guys Finish last with Roy Leonard. On March 1, 1947 — Father Vincent Powell announces the diocese’s Catholic Youth Organization will no longer participate in the Dodgers’ Knothole Club, stating the church cannot continue to have their youngsters associated with the team’s manager, Leo Durocher. The monsignor, who has been the director of the local CYO since 1940, believes the Brooklyn skipper “represents an example in complete contradiction” to the faith’s moral teachings.
Willie Mays 4 HR Game
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Willie Mays 4 HR Game
Lou Durocher and Honus Wagner interview
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Honus Wagner was interviewed by Lou Durocher.
May 25 1935 Babe Ruth hits his final 3 homeruns including th...
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On May 25, 1935, At Forbes Field, Babe Ruth records just his second 3 homerun game. Ironically, they were the last homeruns of his brilliant career. Ruth, wrapping up his playing days with the Boston Braves, adds a double to his 3 long balls in an 11-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ruth's 714th homerun was hit clear out of Forbes Field, this was the first ball hit out of Forbes in the ball parks history. Ruth will retire 8 days later. Ruth’s total of 714 career home runs will stand as the major league record until surpassed by Hank Aaron in 1974. Listen to Our Podcast about great baseball stories - http://thisdayinbaseball.libsyn.com Join us on our other Networks - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_thisdayinbaseball Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisdayinbaseball Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.com/thisdaybaseball Full Count Weekly Email – All The events you wish you had seen https://mailchi.mp/69f8478ac620/thisd... Websites - Unique Memorabilia - https://www.thisdayinbaseball.store Thousands of Events @ https://www.thisdayinbaseball.com Our Most Popular Videos – Baseballs Greatest Stories - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAD718270F4FFE4FA
Cy Young talks a perfect game March 29
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On March 29, 1867 — Denton True “Cy” Young is born in Gilmore, a tiny village near Newcomerstown, Ohio. Young will earn his nickname for his cyclone-like pitching motion and he will win (and lose) more games than any pitcher in major league history with a 511-316 record and a 2.63 ERA over 22 seasons. Young will win 20 or more games 15 times, and top the 30-win mark five times. He will be elected to the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America in 1937, with 153 votes on 201 ballots. Read More about Cy Young - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/cy-young-page/ March 29th Events - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/this-day-in-baseball-march-29/ Rube Waddell - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/rube-waddell-page/ SOM Day 4 Replay - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/day-4-2020-strat-o-matic-simulation/
June 8 1962 Harry Caray Radio Call of Willie Mays vs Bob Gib...
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Three Hall of Famers . . . Mays, Gibson, and Caray.
1960 06 03 New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox Complete Radio...
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June 3 1960 Boston Red Sox face New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Bob Turley squares off against Sox starter Jerry Casale. Hall of Famers Ted Williams, Yogi Berra and Mickey Mantle appear in today's game. The Red Sox come in 9 games under 500, the Yankees at playing dead even 500.
The Pirates Play Final Game at Exposition Park
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On June 29, 1909 Playing their last game in Exposition Park, the Pirates score four runs in the 1st inning off Mordecai Brown and sail to an 8 – 1 win over Chicago. Lefty Leifield is the winner. Tomorrow, the Pirates will move to Forbes Field, named after British General John Forbes, who captured Fort Duquesne during the French and Indian War.
Al Oliver hits the final homerun in Forbes Field History - F...
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Moonlight Graham plays in his only game
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On June 29, 1905 At Brooklyn, the Giants tally seven runs in the first three innings off Mal Eason to coast to an 11 – 1 victory. Christy Mathewson leaves after five innings of shutout ball. Dan McGann paces the offense with a triple and homer, while Moonlight Graham, in his only game in the majors, takes over in right field as a late-inning replacement. Graham will have no at-bats but will be made famous in the movie Field of Dreams. If not for W.P. Kinsella, it’s likely that Archibald “Moonlight” Graham would have remained a baseball footnote instead of a popular culture figure. When Kinsella explored Graham’s one-game major-league career in his 1982 novel Shoeless Joe, he tapped into the bedrock curiosity of baseball fans craving stories beyond statistics. In the image, from 1906 Scranton Miners features star outfielder Archibald Moonlight Graham (middle row, 3rd from L). • Graham led the New York State League with a .336 BA and a career-high 38 SB. • Appeared in his lone MLB game on June 29, 1905. Learn More about the teams, players, ball parks and events that happened on this date in history just click the tags! 1905 | Christy Mathewson | June 29 | Moonlight Graham | New York Giants
Willie Mays becomes 4th player to hit 3 homeruns in a game t...
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On June 29, 1961 With three round-trippers at Philadelphia – one a 10th-inning shot to win 8 – 7 – Willie Mays becomes the 4th major league player with three or more home runs twice in one season. Manager Gene Mauch’s efforts to conceal his starting pitcher and force Al Dark’s hand has a Phillie lineup including hurlers Don Ferrarese (batting leadoff, playing CF), Jim Owens (3rd, RF), Chris Short (7th, C), and Ken Lehman (9th, P) against San Francisco. When Dark sends a lefty to the mound, Mauch replaces Ferrarese. Dark then replaces Billy O’Dell with Sam Jones. Mauch replaces Lehman with Dallas Green after two batters. All the manoeuvering takes three hours and 20 minutes. The Giants then take the nitecap, 4 – 1, as Mays triples and doubles home two runs and completes a double play with a throw home.
The Final Out At Forbes Field - Full Radio Call
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Sandy Koufax takes on the New York Mets June 30, 1962 At LA ...
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On June 30, 1962 With the aid of 13 strikeouts and a Frank Howard home run, Sandy Koufax no-hits Bob Miller and the Mets, 5 – 0 in Los Angeles. Sandy starts off the game by fanning the side on nine pitches in the 1st inning, the first National League pitcher to strike out the side on nine pitches since Brooklyn’s Dazzy Vance, in 1924. It will be the first of four career no-hitters thrown by Koufax.
Howard Ehmke '29 World Series
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1929 World Series Howard Ehmke strikes out 13