Buddy Hassett Essentials Positions: Bats: L Throws: L Height: 71 Weight: 180 Born: Tuesday, September 05, 1911 in New York, NY USA Died: 8 23 1997 in Westwood, NJ USA Debut: 4/14/1936 Last Game: 9/27/1942 Full Name: John Aloysius Hassett
1942 – Down 7 – 0 to Red Ruffing in the World Series opener, the Cardinals storm back for four 9th-inning runs, not enough to win but enough to portend the result of the WS.
The Yankees trade prospect Tommy Holmes to the Braves for two players to be named later who will be Gene Moore and Buddy Hassett. Boston’s new 24 year-old outfielder, who hit over .300 during his 11-year career, will establish the National League record consecutive game hitting streak with 37, a mark that will be surpassed by Pete Rose in 1978.