Eddie Pellagrini of the Boston Red Sox hits a home run in his first major league at-bat
Eddie Pellagrini of the Boston Red Sox hits a home run in his first major league at-bat, in a 5 – 4 Red Sox victory over the Washington Senators at Fenway Park.
Johnny Pesky Steals The Show on Opening Day
April 20, 1946 at Fenway a record opening day crowd of, 30,446 sees Johnny Pesky, in 1st home game since 1942 (he was in the service), scores both runs including 8th inning home run to break a 1-1 tie off Dick Fowler as the Red Sox beat Philadelphia A’s 2-1. Pesky will lead the AL…
Back from the military, Ted Williams hits the first spring training pitch he sees for a home run.
Back from the military, Ted Williams hits the first spring training pitch he sees for a home run.
baseman Rudy York to the Red Sox for infielder Eddie Lake
The Tigers trade first baseman Rudy York to the Red Sox for infielder Eddie Lake, who will replace current shortstop Skeeter Webb with two solid defensive years before a broken finger relegates him to a utility role on the team. Boston’s new first baseman’s offensive output, which includes 119 RBIs, helps to propel the club to an American League pennant this season.
Joe Cronin breaks leg running the bases
On April 19, 1945, future Hall of Famer Joe Cronin of the Boston Red Sox breaks his leg running the bases. The injury will influence him to retire as a major league player. Cronin will continue to serve the Red Sox as their manager…
Red Sox try out Jackie Robinson and two others
On April 16, 1945, the Boston Red Sox give tryouts to three African-American players: Sam Jethroe, Jackie Robinson, and Marvin Williams. The three players work out at Fenway Park, but none are signed to contracts. Later in the season, Robinson will sign a minor league contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
With World War II travel restrictions still in effect, the Brooklyn Dodgers open spring training at Bear Mountain, New York, with 15 players in camp.
With World War II travel restrictions still in effect, the Brooklyn Dodgers open spring training at Bear Mountain, New York, with 15 players in camp. Seven teams – the St. Louis Browns, Detroit Tigers, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox – are training in Indiana, the most of any state. The Boston Red Sox are at Tufts College while the Boston Braves are prepping at the Choate School in Wallingford, Connecticut.
Mel Harder becomes 50th pitcher to win 200 games
On May 10, 1944, Mel Harder of the Cleveland Indians wins his 200th career game. With a 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox, Harder becomes the 50th pitcher in major league history to reach the milestone. Pinterest Instagram Facebook Youtube @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@
Joe Dugan is hit by a car while crossing a Boston street
1944 – Long time American League third baseman Joe Dugan, hit by a car while crossing a Boston street, escapes with a slight concussion and a lacerated scalp.
Joe Cronin hits 2 pinch hit homers in a double header
On June 17, 1943, At Fenway Park Boston Red Sox player-manager Joe Cronin inserts himself as a pinch-hitter in both games of a doubleheader against the Philadelphia A’s. The future Hall of Famer hits three-run home runs each time to the plate. The Red Sox win the first game, 5-4, Cronin hit is 3 run…
