John McGraw and Wilbert Robinson sign contracts with the Baltimore Orioles of the National League

ByThis Day in Baseball February 28, 1900February 27, 2023

1900 – John McGraw and Wilbert Robinson sign contracts with the Baltimore Orioles of the National League. When the long-rumored move by Baltimore to disband occurs, the two players are assigned to the Brooklyn Superbas, but they will refuse and sit out the first third of the season instead. Finally, McGraw and Robinson are sold to the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Jud “Boojum” Wilson is born in Remington, Virginia

ByThis Day in Baseball February 28, 1894October 21, 2023

On February 28, 1894, Jud “Boojum” Wilson is born in Remington, Virginia. Considered by Josh Gibson as the best hitter in the Negro leagues, Wilson was known for his potent bat as a line drive hitter to every corner of the ballpark. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2006. Vintage…

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