1958 – The Los Angeles Coliseum Commission approves a two-year pact for use of its facility by the Dodgers.
1958 – The Los Angeles Coliseum Commission approves a two-year pact for use of its facility by the Dodgers.
Cleveland sends veteran C Jim Hegan and P Hank Aguirre to Detroit for C-OF Jay Porter and P Hal Woodeshick. Aguirre will pitch 10 years for Detroit.
1958 – Cleveland sends veteran C Jim Hegan and P Hank Aguirre to Detroit for C-OF Jay Porter and P Hal Woodeshick. Aguirre will pitch 10 years for Detroit.
Albie Pearson of the Senators won the annual Baseball Players’ golf tournament
February 17, 1958 – Left-handed outfielder Albie Pearson of the Senators won the annual Baseball Players’ golf tournament in a playoff, defeating John Gray of the Phillies. In a consolation match, Milwaukee Braves catcher Del Rice lost, two up, to Dodger Don Bessent, who won with the help of a hole in one.
Bob Feller is hired as a broadcaster by the Mutual Broadcasting System
Bob Feller is hired as a broadcaster by the Mutual Broadcasting System
The Dodgers officially become the “Los Angeles Dodgers, Inc.”
1958 – The Dodgers officially become the “Los Angeles Dodgers, Inc.” in anticipation of playing their first season on the West Coast.
Ted Williams becomes highest paid Red Sox player of all time
On February 6, 1958, Ted Williams signs a one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox. Reports on the worth of the contract estimate from $135,000 to $150,000. Either way, Williams becomes the highest paid player in the history of the franchise.
Ford Frick is named the public relations director of the National League
New York sportswriter and broadcaster Ford Frick is named the public relations director of the National League
1958 – The Hall of Fame fails to enshrine any new members for the first time since 1950.
1958 – The Hall of Fame fails to enshrine any new members for the first time since 1950.
Ford Frick announces that players and coaches, rather than the fans, will vote on selections for the All-Star Game
1958 – Commissioner Ford Frick announces that players and coaches, rather than the fans, will vote on selections for the All-Star Game. The vote will not return to the fans until 1970, when Commissioner Bowie Kuhn reverses Frick’s action. The decision is a reaction to alleged ballot box stuffing by Cincinnati fans before last year’s All-Star Game.
Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals signs a one-year contract worth $100,000
Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals signs a one-year contract worth $100,000. The deal makes Musial the highest-paid player in the National League. In 1957, Musial paced the NL with a .351 batting mark, while also hitting 29 home runs and driving in 102 runs.
