Al Schacht leaves Washington to join Boston as a coach, breaking up the clown act he had performed with Nick Altrock.

Al Schacht leaves Washington to join Boston as a coach, breaking up the clown act he had performed with Nick Altrock

1934 – Al Schacht leaves Washington to join Boston as a coach, breaking up the clown act he had performed with Nick Altrock.

Al Schacht

Washington Senators pitcher Al Schacht, who will later become the “Clown Prince of Baseball,” throws a 7 – 0 shutout 

1920 – Washington Senators pitcher Al Schacht, who will later become the “Clown Prince of Baseball,” throws a 7 – 0 shutout against the Philadelphia Athletics.