Jack Crimian Stats & Facts
Jack Crimian Essentials Positions: Bats: R Throws: R Height: 70 Weight: 180 Born: Wednesday, February 17, 1926 in Philadelphia, PA USA Died: in , Debut: 7/3/1951 Last Game: 5/6/1957 Full Name: John Melvin Crimian
Roger Maris hits a game-winning, grand-slam home run in the top of the 11th inning against Detroit
At Briggs Stadium, Roger Maris hits a game-winning, grand-slam home run in the top of the 11th inning against Detroit in the Indians’ second game of the season. In his major league debut two days ago, the 22 year-old rookie outfielder went 3-for-5 in the Tribe’s 3-2 loss to Chicago at Cleveland Stadium.
The Detroit Tigers trade pitcher Virgil Trucks for a second time
1956 – Once again, the Detroit Tigers trade pitcher Virgil Trucks. This time, Trucks will go along with Ned Garver, Gene Host, Wayne Belardi and $20,000 to the Kansas City Athletics for Bill Harrington, Jack Crimian, Eddie Robinson and Jim Finigan.