Bill White is elected president of the National League
Bill White is elected president of the National League
Dennis Leonard announces his retirement
Dennis Leonard announces his retirement
Roger Connor and Fred Lindstrom and umpire Cal Hubbard inducted into the Hall of Famer
Roger Connor and Fred Lindstrom and umpire Cal Hubbard as the newest class of Hall of Famers
Lefty Gómez and Ross Young’s elected into Cooperstown
ON February 2, 1972 – Lefty Gomez, a southpaw best known for his four 20-win seasons with the Yankees, and Ross Youngs, a popular outfielder for the Giants who compiled a lifetime .322 batting average before succumbing to kidney disease at the age of 30, are selected by the Special Veterans Committee to be enshrined…
Stan Coveleski and Waite Hoyt are voted into the Hall of Fame by the Special Veterans Committee
February 2, 1969 – Pitchers Stan Coveleski and Waite Hoyt are voted into the Hall of Fame by the Special Veterans Committee. Stan Coveleski learned control as a youngster by throwing rocks at tin cans that swung from a tree. Though he pitched a shutout in his first big league start with the Athletics in…
Roland Americo “Buddy” Biancalana is born in Greenbrae, CA
1960 – Roland Americo “Buddy” Biancalana is born in Greenbrae, CA. A career .205 hitter who bats .042 during his 18 games as an Astro in 1987, Buddy gains notoriety as the butt of David Letterman jokes.
Bob uecker signs minor league contract
February 2, 1957- A Milwaukee Journal article mentioned the signing of Milwaukee native Bob Uecker to a contract with the Braves Corpus Christi (Tex,) farm team in the Class B Big State League. Uecker, 21, a 6 foot 1 inch, 190-pounder, was discharged from the Army camp at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Braves scout John Ogden…
Bobby Doerr receives the Fred Hoey Award
At a Boston sports writers dinner, infielder Bobby Doerr receives the Fred Hoey Award, given by the scribes in memory of the first full-time broadcaster for both the Red Sox and the Braves. The scrappy second baseman’s friend and Boston teammate, Ted Williams, surprises the gathering by attending the event wearing a tie.
Baseball Writers’ Association announces the results of the first Hall of Fame vote
Baseball Writers’ Association announces the results of the first Hall of Fame vote
New York Yankees waive shortstop Leo Durocher
New York Yankees waive shortstop Leo Durocher
