In 1949 American League Batting Race Ted Williams was poised to become the first man to win three Triple Crowns. He had won the Triple Crown for leading the league in batting, homers, and RBI in 1942 and 1947. The latter year was his first season back in baseball after World War II….
Eddie Lake Essentials Positions: Bats: R Throws: R Height: 67 Weight: 159 Born: Saturday, March 18, 1916 in Antioch, CA USA Died: 6 7 1995 in Castro Valley, CA USA Debut: 9/26/1939 Last Game: 9/30/1950 Full Name: Edward Erving 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.