Al Glossop Essentials Positions: Bats: B Throws: R Height: 72 Weight: 170 Born: Sunday, July 12, 1914 in Christopher, IL USA Died: 7 2 1991 in Walnut Creek, CA USA Debut: 9/23/1939 Last Game: 5/5/1946 Full Name: Alban Glossop
The Dodgers trade first baseman Babe Dahlgren to the Phillies for outfielder Lloyd Waner and infielder Al Glossop. Philadelphia’s new 31 year-old infielder will enjoy an all-star season during his only year in the City of Brotherly Love, hitting a solid .287 for the seventh-place team.
In the first night game played at the Polo Grounds, the hometown Giants beat Boston, 8-1. The Manhattan ballpark’s $125,000 lighting system works well, allowing the 22,260 patrons attending the game to follow the nocturnal contest without any difficulties.