On February 4, 1909, Hall of Fame pitcher John Clarkson dies dies in Belmont, Massachusetts, at the age of 47. Clarkson won 328 games during a 12-year career in the 19th century. He will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1963.
On February 6, 1903– In a joint announcement, the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox will tell the city that they plan to play a 15 game “Chicago series” beginning at the end of the season in October for bragging rights. The series will be played almost every year through 1942 except in years when…
1909 – Catcher Lou Criger sends a telegram to Boston Red Sox fans expressing his regrets on being traded to the St. Louis Browns.
1909 – The National Commission approves owner Charles Murphy’s payment of a $10,000 bonus to his Chicago Cubs players for their 1908 World Series triumph.