Pittsburgh Pirates traded outfielder Vin Campbell to the Boston Braves for outfielder Mike Donlin

Pittsburgh Pirates traded outfielder Vin Campbell to the Boston Braves for outfielder Mike Donlin

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On this date in 1912 the. Both players were great hitters, but neither were loyal to baseball. Campbell was a businessman and Donlin a vaudeville actor. Both would leave baseball for periods of time, or hold out for more money, because they knew they could make better money elsewhere. Donlin would’ve likely been a Hall…

Elmer Stricklett

Former Brooklyn Superbas pitcher Elmer Stricklett, said to be the inventor of the spitball, is reinstated by the National Commission after playing outside organized baseball for three years. But he will not make it back to the major leagues.

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1912 – Former Brooklyn Superbas pitcher Elmer Stricklett, said to be the inventor of the spitball, is reinstated by the National Commission after playing outside organized baseball for three years. But he will not make it back to the major leagues.

Charles Ebbets announces his intention to purchase land on which a new 30,000-seat stadium will be built

Charles Ebbets announces his intention to purchase land on which a new 30,000-seat stadium will be built

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On January 2, 1912, Brooklyn Dodgers president Charles Ebbets announces his intention to purchase 4.5 acres of land in the Pigtown section of Brooklyn on which a new 23,000-seat stadium. The stadium will be built with concrete and steel will be built. Construction on the ballpark will start on March 14th. Ebbets decides to name the ballpark…