Bob Cain Stats & Facts
Bob Cain Essentials Positions: Bats: L Throws: L Height: 72 Weight: 165 Born: Thursday, October 16, 1924 in Longford, KS USA Died: 4 8 1997 in Cleveland, OH USA Debut: 9/18/1949 Last Game: 9/11/1954 Full Name: Robert Max Cain
St. Louis Brown Eddie Gaedel dies from a heart attack at the age of 36
On June 18, 1961, former St. Louis Brown Eddie Gaedel dies from a heart attack at the age of 36. In one of owner Bill Veeck’s most outlandish promotions, the three-foot, seven-inch Gaedel had appeared in one game for the Browns in 1951. Gabel is found dead lying in his bed with bruises on the…
Bob Cain of the St. Louis Browns and Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians each pitch one-hitters, with the Browns prevailing, 1 – 0
Bob Cain of the St. Louis Browns and Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians each pitch one-hitters, with the Browns prevailing, 1 – 0. This ties a major league record for the fewest hits by two teams in a game (since broken). Bobby Young hits a triple in the 1st inning and scores on an Al Rosen error as the Browns move into first place. The Indians’ only hit is a single by Luke Easter. For Feller, it is the fourth time he’s tossed a one-hitter against the Browns.
Bill Veeck sends three-foot, seven-inch Eddie Gaedel to bat for his St. Louis Browns
On August 19, 1951, owner Bill Veeck sends three-foot, seven-inch Eddie Gaedel to bat for his St. Louis Browns. Gaedel, who had been signed by Veeck in perhaps his most famous publicity stunt, walks on four pitches from Detroit Tigers left-hander Bob Cain. Gaedel, who is removed for pinch-runner Jim Delsing, will be banned from…
Hoot Evers strokes four singles and a double in the Tigers’ 13-3 rout of the Indians
Hoot Evers strokes four singles and a double in the Tigers’ 13-3 rout of the Indians. The Detroit outfielder’s 5-for-5 day is a productive one when he scores five times in the Briggs Stadium contest.
Detroit Tigers acquire pitcher Bob Cain from the Chicago White Sox for pitcher Saul Rogovin
On May 15, 1951, the Detroit Tigers acquire pitcher Bob Cain from the Chicago White Sox for pitcher Saul Rogovin. Cain will win 11 games for the Tigers in 1951, but will gain most of his fame for pitching to Eddie Gaedel of the St. Louis Browns on August 19. Cain will walk the diminutive…