Jack Ogden Stats & Facts
Jack Ogden Essentials Positions: Bats: R Throws: R 72 Weight: 190 Born: 11 5, 1897 in Ogden, PA USA Died: 11 9 1977 in Philadelphia, PA USA Debut: 6/22/1918 Last Game: 9/9/1932 Full Name: John Mahlon Ogden
Branch Rickeys biggest mistake – trading away Paul Derringer
The Cardinals trade Paul Derringer, Sparky Adams, and Allyn Stout to the Reds in exchange for shortstop Leo Durocher, Dutch Henry, and Jack Ogden. The deal, necessitated by Charlie Gelbert’s hunting accident, will be viewed as one of Branch Rickey’s biggest mistakes as Derringer will become a four-time 20-game winner for Cincinnati.
The Reds select Leo Durocher off waivers
The Reds select Leo Durocher (.246, 0, 32) off waivers. The 24 year-old shortstop, an unpopular player in the Yankees clubhouse, falls out of favor in New York after a salary dispute with Ed Barrow, the club’s general manager.
Jimmie Foxx hits the longest drive ever seen out of Shibe Park
1928 – Jimmie Foxx hits the longest drive ever seen out of Shibe Park as the A’s take two from St. Louis, increasing their lead over the third-place Browns to 10 games.
