National League president Ford Frick steps in and pays $350 for funeral services, including the cost of a coffin, for the unclaimed body of Hack Wilson. The former slugger, who had died probably of alcohol abuse a few days earlier in a Baltimore hospital, is identified only as a white male.

National League president Ford Frick steps in and pays $350 for funeral services, including the cost of a coffin, for the unclaimed body of Hack Wilson. The former slugger, who had died probably of alcohol abuse a few days earlier in a Baltimore hospital, is identified only as a white male.

1948 – National League president Ford Frick steps in and pays $350 for funeral services, including the cost of a coffin, for the unclaimed body of Hack Wilson. The former slugger, who had died probably of alcohol abuse a few days earlier in a Baltimore hospital, is identified only as a white male.

Hall of Famer Hack Wilson dies at the age of 48

On November 23, 1948, Hall of Famer Hack Wilson dies at the age of 48. Wilson succumbs to liver disease-the likely result of alcohol abuse. In 1930, Wilson established a major league record by driving in 191 runs for the Chicago Cubs… @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories about the game,…

Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees undergoes surgery for bone spurs on his right heel at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore

Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees undergoes surgery for bone spurs on his right heel at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore

1948 – Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees undergoes surgery for bone spurs on his right heel. DiMaggio will miss 65 games in 1949 because of continuing problems with his heel.

Chicago White Sox acquire pitcher Billy Pierce from the Detroit Tigers for catcher Aaron Robinson.

Chicago White Sox acquire pitcher Billy Pierce from the Detroit Tigers for catcher Aaron Robinson.

    On November 10, 1948, the Chicago White Sox acquire pitcher Billy Pierce from the Detroit Tigers for All Star catcher Aaron Robinson. Tigers even sweeten the deal with $10,000. The move that will give them a pitching ace for the next decade Pierce, who sported an ERA of 6.34 in 1948, will win…

Lou Boudreau Day held to honor the world champion Cleveland Indians

Lou Boudreau Day held to honor the world champion Cleveland Indians

On Lou Boudreau Day, held in his honor by the citizens of his hometown, Harvey (IL), the Indians skipper tells an audience his Indians were lucky to win the recent World Series. The Cleveland player-manager cites his infielders driving in more than 400 runs and the lack of injuries to key players as reasons why his “third-place” club excelled this season.

Commissioner Happy Chandler orders free agency for ten Detroit minor leaguers for the club’s cover-up of their contracts. One of the players who will make the major leagues is Bill Serena, with a six-year career.

Commissioner Happy Chandler orders free agency for ten Detroit minor leaguers for the club’s cover-up of their contracts. One of the players who will make the major leagues is Bill Serena, with a six-year career.

1948 – Commissioner Happy Chandler orders free agency for ten Detroit minor leaguers for the club’s cover-up of their contracts. One of the players who will make the major leagues is Bill Serena, with a six-year career.

Casey Stengel replaces Bucky Harris – Leads Yankees to 5 straight Titles

Casey Stengel replaces Bucky Harris – Leads Yankees to 5 straight Titles

On October 12, 1948, the New York Yankees name Casey Stengel their manager, replacing the fired Stanley “Bucky” Harris. Stengel, who receives a two-year contract, will lead the Yankees to five consecutive World Championships beginning in 1949. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories about the game, players, ballparks and the people that…

Cleveland Indians defeat the Boston Braves to win the 1948 World Series
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Cleveland Indians defeat the Boston Braves to win the 1948 World Series

  Baseball is the only game you can watch on the radio. Join the community today and listen to hundreds of broadcasts from baseball’s golden age! Sign Up or learn more On October 11, 1948, the Cleveland Indians defeat the Boston Braves in Game Six to win the World Series. Joe Gordon hits a home…

The largest crowd ever to attend a World Series game, 86,288 fans, jam into Cleveland’s Municipal Stadium to witness a showdown between two future Hall of Famers. Braves’ southpaw Warren Spahn beats Bob Feller and the Indians in Game 5 of the Fall Classic, 11-5.
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The largest crowd ever to attend a World Series game, 86,288 fans, jam into Cleveland’s Municipal Stadium to witness a showdown between two future Hall of Famers. Braves’ southpaw Warren Spahn beats Bob Feller and the Indians in Game 5 of the Fall Classic, 11-5.

The largest crowd ever to attend a World Series game, 86,288 fans, jam into Cleveland’s Municipal Stadium to witness a showdown between two future Hall of Famers. Braves’ southpaw Warren Spahn beats Bob Feller and the Indians in Game 5 of the Fall Classic, 11-5.