February 2, 1969 – Pitchers Stan Coveleski and Waite Hoyt are voted into the Hall of Fame by the Special Veterans Committee. Stan Coveleski learned control as a youngster by throwing rocks at tin cans that swung from a tree. Though he pitched a shutout in his first big league start with the Athletics in…
Roy Campanella Position: CatcherBats: Right • Throws: Right5-9, 190lb (175cm, 86kg)Born: November 19, 1921 in Philadelphia, PADied: June 26, 1993 in Woodland Hills, CABuried: CrematedHigh School: Simon Gratz HS (Philadelphia, PA)Debut: April 20, 1948 (Age 26-153d, 8,045th in MLB history)vs. NYG 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 29, 1957 (Age 35-314d)vs. PHI 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBHall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1969. (Voted by BBWAA…
Stan Musial Positions: Outfielder and First Baseman Bats: Left • Throws: Left 6-0, 175lb (183cm, 79kg) Born: November 21, 1920 in Donora, PA Died: January 19, 2013 in Ladue, MO Buried: Forever Bellerive Cemetery, Creve Coeur, MO High School: Donora HS (Donora, PA) Debut: September 17, 1941 (7,285th in MLB history) vs. BSN 4 AB, 2 H, 0 HR, 2 RBI, 0 SB Last Game: September 29, 1963 vs. CIN 3 AB, 2 H, 0…
Stan Coveleski Position: Pitcher Bats: Right • Throws: Right 5-11, 166lb (180cm, 75kg) Born: July 13, 1889 in Shamokin, PA Died: March 20, 1984 in South Bend, IN Buried: St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, South Bend, IN Debut: September 10, 1912 (3,801st in major league history) vs. DET 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 SO, 1 BB, 0 ER Last Game: August 3, 1928 vs. SLB 1.2 IP, 4 H, 0 SO, 2 BB, 1…
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