Bill Terry back in the lineup‚ gain first place with a doubleheader win over the Dodgers‚ 3 – 0 and 6 – 4.
1933 – The Giants‚ with Bill Terry back in the lineup‚ gain first place with a doubleheader win over the Dodgers‚ 3 – 0 and 6 – 4.
With new manager Bill Terry at the helm‚ the Giants sweep the Phils‚ 10 – 4 and 6 – 4‚ to move out of last place in the National League.
With new manager Bill Terry at the helm‚ the Giants sweep the Phils‚ 10 – 4 and 6 – 4‚ to move out of last place in the National League.
Bill terry makes his debut as manager for Giants
June 4, 1932 – With new manager Bill Terry at the helm‚ the New York Giants sweep the Philadelphia Phillies 10 – 4 and 6 – 4‚ to move out of last place in the National League.
Bill Terry rejects a contract offer from the New York Giants
On January 11, 1932 — Bill Terry sends his $13,500 contract back to the New York Giants, telling writers he is “thoroughly disgusted.” in a classic “sign of the times” move. Terry, who just missed the National League batting title, led the league in runs (121) and triples (20), and collected a second-best…
Bill Terry and Joe Cronin are named Sporting News MVPs
Giants first baseman Bill Terry (.401, 14, 117) is selected by the Sporting News as the NL’s MVP, and Senator shortstop Joe Cronin (.346, 13, 126) receives the honor for the American League. The first official BBWAA Most Valuable Player ballots will start next season, but the Associated Press also names Joe Cronin as it’s unofficial AL MVP, the Baseball Writers Association awards the National’s MVP to Hack Wilson, with the Cubs presenting him with the $1000 bonus for receiving the honor.
After losing 3 straight to the Braves‚ the Giants manage a sweep of Boston‚ winning 13 – 1 and 7 – 2. In the opener‚ Bill Terry hits a home run‚ Mel Ott adds 3 hits‚ and starter Fred Fitzsimmons chips in with 2 hits. Third sacker Fred Lindstrom is knocked cold by a grounder off the bat of Boston’s Buster Chatham. The Giants are now tied for 2nd place with the Cards.
After losing 3 straight to the Braves‚ the Giants manage a sweep of Boston‚ winning 13 – 1 and 7 – 2. In the opener‚ Bill Terry hits a home run‚ Mel Ott adds 3 hits‚ and starter Fred Fitzsimmons chips in with 2 hits. Third sacker Fred Lindstrom is knocked cold by a grounder off the bat of Boston’s Buster Chatham. The Giants are now tied for 2nd place with the Cards.
Bill Terry Stats & Facts
Bill Terry Position: First Baseman Bats: Left • Throws: Left 6-1, 200lb (185cm, 90kg) Born: October 30, 1898 in Atlanta, GA Died: January 9, 1989 in Jacksonville, FL Buried: Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville, FL Debut: September 24, 1923 (5,348th in MLB history) vs. CIN 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB Last Game: September 22, 1936 vs. PHI 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB Hall of…
The Brooklyn Bridegrooms, who will later be known as the Dodgers, play their first National League game
The Brooklyn Bridegrooms, who will later be known as the Dodgers, play their first National League game. At South End Grounds, the former American Association club loses to the host Boston Beaneaters, 15 – 9. Brooklyn would go on to win the pennant in their first season in a new league, following their title in a different major league the previous season.
