1952 – Stan Musial tops the All-Star balloting for the second year in a row.
1952 – Stan Musial tops the All-Star balloting for the second year in a row.
Phils manager Eddie Sawyer is fired. Steve O’Neill will replace him the next day.
On June 27, 1952 Phils manager Eddie Sawyer is fired. Steve O’Neill will replace him the next day.
Bobby Shantz’s 11-game win streak comes to an end as the Indians edge the A’s‚ 2-1. Al Rosen’s 2-run homer trumps Allie Clark’s solo shot to Early Wynn the win .
Bobby Shantz’s 11-game win streak comes to an end as the Indians edge the A’s‚ 2-1. Al Rosen’s 2-run homer trumps Allie Clark’s solo shot to Early Wynn the win .
6/21/1952: Steve Souchock of the Tigers lost a two-run homer to the rain. The game against the Athletics was called in the bottom of the fourth.
6/21/1952: Steve Souchock of the Tigers lost a two-run homer to the rain. The game against the Athletics was called in the bottom of the fourth.
Harrisburg Senators sign a female player, Eleanor Engle, to a pro contract
Interested in exploring FRANCHISING? We will help you through your journey visit us @ www.franchisingconnection.com On June 21, 1952 The Harrisburg Senators sign softball shortstop standout Eleanor Engle, but the 24 year-old stenographer will never take the field when National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues president George Trautman bans the signing of women. Commissioner Ford…
Carl Erskine throws a no-hitter against the Cubs in the Dodgers’ 5-0 victory
On June 19, 1952 At Ebbets Field, Carl Erskine throws a no-hitter against the Cubs in the Dodgers’ 5-0 victory. A third-inning walk to the opposing pitcher, William Ramsdell, which accounts for the only runner to reach base, may have been a result of skipper Chuck Dressen telling the 25 year-old right-hander to speed up…
At the Polo Grounds, Bobby Thomson erases a three-run ninth-inning deficit with a walk-off grand slam, giving the Giants a come-from-behind 8-7 victory over the Cardinals. The third baseman’s decisive blow comes with one out off Willard Schmidt.
At the Polo Grounds, Bobby Thomson erases a three-run ninth-inning deficit with a walk-off grand slam, giving the Giants a come-from-behind 8-7 victory over the Cardinals. The third baseman’s decisive blow comes with one out off Willard Schmidt.
Cardinals set record for coming back after being down 11-0
On June 15, 1952, the St. Louis Cardinals set a National League comeback record by rallying from an 11-0 deficit to post a 14-12 win. The Cardinals scored seven runs in the fifth inning, three in the seventh, two in the eighth and two in the ninth to cap off the incredible comeback. The key…
Warren Spahn homer’s and strikes out 18 Chicago Cubs in a 15-inning 3-1 loss
On June 14, 1952, Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves strikes out 18 Chicago Cubs in a 15-inning game. The future Hall of Famer allows only six hits in pitching the marathon. At the plate, Spahn hits a home run, but his efforts don’t prevent the Braves from losing the game, 3-1, on Hal Jeffcoat’s…
Hank Aaron bought from the Indianapolis Clowns for $10,000
After purchasing Hank Aaron from the Indianapolis Clowns for $10,000, the Braves sign the 18 year-old Negro League player and assign him to the Eau Claire Bears, the team’s Class-C farm team. The future home run king will play second base, being named the Northern League’s Rookie of the Year when he hits .336 and nine homers in 87 games for the Wisconsin minor league team.
