1924 – Outfielder Bobby Veach is sold by the Detroit Tigers to the Boston Red Sox.
1924 – Outfielder Bobby Veach is sold by the Detroit Tigers to the Boston Red Sox.
Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis takes over his new role as commissioner of baseball
On January 12, 1921, Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis takes over his new role as commissioner of baseball. Landis, who is given wide-ranging powers, replaces the three-man National Commission that had been running the game.
1920 – A plan developed by Charles Ebbets many years ago is finally adopted: the annual drafting of players from the minor leagues will be done in inverse order of the final standings.
1920 – A plan developed by Charles Ebbets many years ago is finally adopted: the annual drafting of players from the minor leagues will be done in inverse order of the final standings.
1906 – The owners of the Boston Beaneaters reject a $250,000 offer for the team, which is destined to finish last again.
1906 – The owners of the Boston Beaneaters reject a $250,000 offer for the team, which is destined to finish last again.
Detroit Tigers player-manager Win Mercer commits suicide by inhaling gas
On January 12, 1903, Detroit Tigers player-manager Win Mercer commits suicide by inhaling gas in a San Francisco hotel.. The Tigers had recently named Mercer, who won 15 games in 1902, their new field manager.
1900 – Baltimore Orioles manager John McGraw threatens that if the National League drops the Orioles, which are controlled by the owners of the Brooklyn Superbas, he will form an American League team. Two weeks later the NL Circuit Committee recommends buying out Baltimore, Washington, Cleveland, and Louisville and going to an eight-team league. McGraw then organizes a Baltimore club in the AL.
1900 – Baltimore Orioles manager John McGraw threatens that if the National League drops the Orioles, which are controlled by the owners of the Brooklyn Superbas, he will form an American League team. Two weeks later the NL Circuit Committee recommends buying out Baltimore, Washington, Cleveland, and Louisville and going to an eight-team league. McGraw then organizes a Baltimore club in the AL.
1893 – National League owners, led by Pittsburgh Pirates manager Al Buckenberger, form the National Cycling Association, hope to build bicycle tracks in at least eight of the twelve NL parks.
1893 – National League owners, led by Pittsburgh Pirates manager Al Buckenberger, form the National Cycling Association, hope to build bicycle tracks in at least eight of the twelve NL parks.
1889 Milwaukee Brewers baseball team of the Western Association
1889 Milwaukee Brewers baseball team of the Western Association. Players pictured include Billy Klusman, Ed Keas, Joseph Herr, Tom Morrissey, George McVey, Billy Nash, Luke(?) Schildknecht, Bobby Lowe, William Fuller, William Shenkel, Ezra Sutton, Gus Alberts, William Crossley, Tom Poorman, Clark Griffith, and Lynn Mills. Baseball HOT ON EBAYCard Collections ENDING SOON ON EBAYMOST WANTED…
1888 Chicago White Stockings
1888 Chicago White Stockings baseball team Fred Pfeffer, Cap Anson, George Van Haltren, Jimmy Ryan, Ned Williamson, Duke Farrell, George Borchers, Tom Burns, Tom Daly Baseball HOT ON EBAYCard Collections ENDING SOON ON EBAYMOST WANTED ROOKIE CARDSVINTAGE SPORTS TICKETSBaseball Hall of Famers @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Play by Play, Box Scores, News Paper Reports and other links Other…
1887 – The New York Metropolitans (American Association) buy third baseman Dude Esterbrook from the New York Giants (NL). Although the Mets are no longer owned by the Giants’ management, the Giants still seem to get the best of every deal between the two clubs.
1887 – The New York Metropolitans (American Association) buy third baseman Dude Esterbrook from the New York Giants (NL). Although the Mets are no longer owned by the Giants’ management, the Giants still seem to get the best of every deal between the two clubs.
