VINTAGE BASEBALL MEMORABILIA

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Sid Gordon

Positions: Leftfielder and Third Baseman
Bats: Right  •  Throws: Right
5-10, 185lb (178cm, 83kg)
Born: August 13, 1917 in Brooklyn, NY us
Died: June 17, 1975  in New York, NY
Buried: New Montefiore Cemetery, West Babylon, NY
High School: Tilden HS (Brooklyn, NY)
School: Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus (Brooklyn, NY)
Debut: September 11, 1941 ( 9,114th in major league history)
vs. CIN 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game: September 20, 1955
vs. PIT 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Full Name: Sidney Gordon
View Player Info from the B-R Bullpen
View Player Bio from the SABR BioProject

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Notable Events and Chronology for Sid Gordon Career

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May 29, 1948

Richie Ashburn hits his first home run

August 18, 1948

The Giants crush the first-place Braves, 8 – 2, behind Sheldon Jones. Sid Gordon hits his 24th and Johnny Mize his 29th, both off Vern Bickford, to pace the New Yorkers. The Braves lead Brooklyn by a game.

May 9, 1949

The first-place Giants win their 7th in a row as Sheldon “Available” Jones stops the Cubs, 7 – 2. Aided by ten walks and homers by Sid Gordon and Willard Marshall, the Giants pin the loss on starter Ralph Hamner, who allows one hit in three innings.

June 4, 1949

1949 – The Reds beat the Giants, 6 – 3, in New York. All the Giants’ scoring is in the 6th inning when Whitey Lockman‚ Sid Gordon‚ and Willard Marshall pole consecutive home runs.

July 31, 1949

1949 – Sid Gordon of the New York Giants blasts two homers in the 2nd inning of game two, as the Giants sweep the Reds, 10 – 0 and 9 – 0, behind Larry Jansen and Adrian Zabala.

December 14, 1949

In a major trade, the New York Giants get Alvin Dark and Eddie Stanky from the Boston Braves in a swap for Willard Marshall, Sid Gordon, Buddy Kerr and Sam Webb.

April 19, 1950

Sid Gordon of the Boston Braves hits the first National League grand slam of the season

July 4, 1950

Sid Gordon ties themlb record for season grand slams with four

August 11, 1951

The Dodgers take the first of two games against the Braves‚ winning, 8 – 1, behind Ralph Branca. The Braves take the nitecap‚ 8 – 4‚ behind Max Surkont and a home run by Sid Gordon. With Red Barber and Connie Desmond making the calls‚ the doubleheader is the first major league game to be telecast in color.

September 6, 1952

Sid Gordon of the Braves goes 5 for 8 in the first game of a doubleheader that goes 17 innings‚ as Boston loses, 7 – 6, at Philadelphia. Phils starter Robin Roberts trails 6 – 2 after 8 innings but stays the distance, pitching 17 innings for the win. Del Ennis ends the game with a leadoff homer in the 17th. This is the third 17-inning effort in 2 years.

August 30, 1953

Led by OF Jim Pendleton’s three home runs, the Braves tie the Yankees’ 1939 major-league record for the most homers in a game with eight

December 28, 1953

The Pittsburgh Pirates send flashy 2B Danny O’Connell to the Milwaukee Braves for 3B Sid Gordon, OF Sam Jethroe, P Max Surkont, and four minor league pitchers

December 26, 1954

The Milwaukee Braves make the first 6 for 1 trade

April 21, 2023

Ernie Banks – Mr Cub The Best I ever Saw

Biography

Gordon became one of Manhattan’s most popular players, after being born and raised in Brooklyn. A reliable outfielder who could play acceptably at third base, the stocky righthanded hitter hit .251 as a Giants rookie in 1943, then spent two years in the service. In 1947 the Giants broke the single-season home run record, and Gordon hit 13 of their 221. In 1948 he blossomed with 30 homers, 107 RBI, and a .299 batting average. He held out in the spring of 1949 but finally settled for $2,500 less than he’d asked for. After the season he was sent to the Braves in a multiplayer deal that brought Alvin Dark and Eddie Stanky to the Giants. A check for $2,500 from Giants owner Horace Stoneham underscored the esteem in which Gordon was held.

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Factoids, Quotes, Strange Things

Played For
New York Giants (1941-1949)
Boston Braves (1950-1952)
Milwaukee Braves (1953)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1954-1955)
New York Giants (1955)

Linked: Giants coach Red Kress helped Gordon develop a new batting style. He suggested that Gordon pull the ball.

Notes
July 3 was dubbed “Sid Gordon Day” at Ebbets Field in 1948, marking a rare honor for a visiting player. Gordon was born in Brooklyn.

Injuries and Explanation for Missed Playing Time
Gordon was in the Coast Guard in 1944-1945.

Quotes About Gordon
“[John] McGraw searched for 20 years for a [player like] Gordon, and he just fell into my lap.” — Giants manager Mel Ott

Quotes From Gordon
“My heart is here and I hope I always play with the Giants.” — Brooklyn-native Sid Gordon

All-Star Selections
1948 NL
1949 NL