Ford Frick, National League publicity director, is named league president. He will eventually become Commissioner.
1934 – Ford Frick, National League publicity director, is named league president. He will eventually become Commissioner.
Lou Gehrig removes himself from the New York Yankees’ lineup after five innings
On May 10, 1934, an ailing Lou Gehrig removes himself from the New York Yankees’ lineup after five innings. Despite feeling ill with a severe cold Gehrig maintains his “Iron Horse” playing streak and bangs out two home runs, two doubles and seven RBI before leaving the game. The Yanks top the White Sox, 13…
Jackie Robinson Career Highlights
Jackie Robinson Career Highlights Positions: Second Baseman, Third Baseman and First Baseman Bats: Right • Throws: Right 5-11, 195lb (180cm, 88kg) Born: January 31, 1919 in Cairo, GA Died: October 24, 1972 (Aged 53-267d) in Stamford, CT Buried: Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY High School: Muir Technical (Los Angeles, CA) Schools: Pasadena City College (Pasadena, CA), University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA) Debut: 1945 (9,801st in major league history) AL/NL Debut: April 15, 1947 vs. BSN 3 AB,…
Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson is born to Jerry and Mallie Robinson in Cairo, Georgia.
On January 31, 1919, future Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson is born to Jerry and Mallie Robinson in Cairo, Georgia. Robinson will become the first black player in 20th century major league history when he debuts for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.
