The Cardinals announce players will wear numbers on their sleeves of their uniforms, with the digits corresponding to the player’s place in the batting order. The Redbirds strongly disapprove of the concept implemented by St. Louis manager Branch Rickey, who acted on a suggestion put forth by sportswriter John Sheridan.

The Cardinals announce players will wear numbers on their sleeves of their uniforms, with the digits corresponding to the player’s place in the batting order. The Redbirds strongly disapprove of the concept implemented by St. Louis manager Branch Rickey, who acted on a suggestion put forth by sportswriter John Sheridan.

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The Cardinals announce players will wear numbers on their sleeves of their uniforms, with the digits corresponding to the player’s place in the batting order. The Redbirds strongly disapprove of the concept implemented by St. Louis manager Branch Rickey, who acted on a suggestion put forth by sportswriter John Sheridan.

Making room for Jim Bottomley Cardinals trade Jack Fournier

Making room for Jim Bottomley Cardinals trade Jack Fournier

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With rookie Jim Bottomley in the wings, the St. Louis Cardinals send first baseman Jack Fournier to the Brooklyn Robins in a trade for catcher Hy Myers. The veteran Fournier says he’ll quit if he has to move, but gives in and plays another five seasons. Fournier, with 22 home runs this year, will finish second in the National League, but his 20 stolen bases in 43 attempts – the 20th century worst percentage for anyone with 20 steals – will barely qualify him for the 20-20 club.

The Boston Red Sox continue to work on improving the New York Yankees, sending future Hall of Fame pitcher Herb Pennock to them

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1923 – The Boston Red Sox continue to work on improving the New York Yankees, sending future Hall of Fame pitcher Herb Pennock, who is entering the prime of his career, to New York in exchange for infielder Norm McMillan, pitcher George Murray, outfielder Camp Skinner, and $50,000.

New York Yankees steal another standout player from the Boston Red Sox, acquiring pitcher Herb Pennock

New York Yankees steal another standout player from the Boston Red Sox, acquiring pitcher Herb Pennock

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    On January 3, 1923, the New York Yankees steal another standout player from the Boston Red Sox, acquiring pitcher Herb Pennock for Norm McMillan, George Murray, Camp Skinner  and $50,000 in cash. Known as “The Knight of Kenneth Square,” Pennock will win 19 games in 1923, 21 games in 1924, 23 games in 1926, and…

The Yankees pluck two rookies from the Red Sox, pitcher George Pipgras and outfielder Harvey Hendrick, in exchange for backup catcher Al DeVormer.

The Yankees pluck two rookies from the Red Sox, pitcher George Pipgras and outfielder Harvey Hendrick, in exchange for backup catcher Al DeVormer.

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1923 – The Yankees pluck two rookies from the Red Sox, pitcher George Pipgras and outfielder Harvey Hendrick, in exchange for backup catcher Al DeVormer.

19th century star Wee Willie Keeler dies at the age of 50

19th century star Wee Willie Keeler dies at the age of 50

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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…