A’s southpaw Lefty Grove, capturing 98% share of the vote, is named the American League’s MVP, easily outpacing runner-ups Lou Gehrig and Al Simmons. The future Hall of Famer left-hander posted a 31-4 (.886) record while compiling a league-leading ERA of 2.08 for first-place Philadelphia.
1931 – Charles Comiskey dies at age 72. The Chicago White Sox owner and pioneer player never recovered from the betrayal of the 1919 World Series.
On October 23, 1931, future Hall of Famer Jim Bunning is born in Southgate, Kentucky. Bunning will make his major league debut in 1955 with the Detroit Tigers and will gain election to the Hall of Fame in 1996. He will later became a U.S senator for his home state… @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Play by…
On October 23, 1931, the Brooklyn Robins fire legendary manager Wilbert Robinson, who had skippered the team for the last 18 seasons. The Robins hire Max Carey as Robinson’s replacement.
On October 20, 1931, future Hall of Fame outfielder Mickey Mantle is born in Spavinaw, Oklahoma. Mantle is named after another Hall of Famer-Philadelphia A’s catcher Mickey Cochrane. Mantle will make his major league debut in 1951…
1931 – Frankie Frisch, the St. Louis Cardinals’ fiery field leader, is named National League MVP. He led the league in stolen bases with 28, hit .313, and was chosen for his all-around excellence.
Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page October 15, 1931 – Sportswriter Fred Lieb leads an all-star squad on a barnstorming trip to Hawaii and Japan. Among those aboard ship are Lou Gehrig‚ Frank Frisch‚ Rabbit Maranville‚ Willie Kamm‚ Al Simmons‚ Lefty O’Doul‚ Mickey Cochrane‚ and…
On October 13, 1931, future Hall of Famer Eddie Mathews is born in Texarkana, Texas. He was six years old when his family moved to Santa Barbara, California. The Santa Barbara High School baseball field, where he developed into a star high school baseball player, is named after him. Mathews was signed by the…
1931 – In the World Series, the Philadelphia Athletics rally for two runs and have two runners on base with two outs in the 9th inning when Cardinals reliever Bill Hallahan gets the final out for the 4 – 2 win in Game 7. The Athletics are denied their third consecutive World Championship.
George Watkins of the Cardinals vs. Mickey Cochrane of the A’s in the 1931 World Series.
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