John Quinn resigns as general manager of the Milwaukee Braves and immediately accepts a similar post with the Phillies.
John Quinn resigns as general manager of the Milwaukee Braves and immediately accepts a similar post with the Phillies.
New Jersey Senator Joseph W. Cowgill introduces a bill to build a stadium in Camden to induce the nearby Philadelphia Phillies to move to New Jersey
New Jersey Senator Joseph W. Cowgill introduces a bill to build a stadium in Camden to induce the nearby Philadelphia Phillies to move to New Jersey. This effort is based on statements by Phillies owner Bob Carpenter that he is thinking of moving the team unless he gets a new stadium.
New York Senator Kenneth Keating proposes a ban within 100-mile radius on telecasts into minor league territories.
New York Senator Kenneth Keating proposes a ban within 100-mile radius on telecasts into minor league territories.
The Spokane Indians, Salt Lake Bees, and Phoenix Giants join the Pacific Coast League.
The Spokane Indians, Salt Lake Bees, and Phoenix Giants join the Pacific Coast League.
Veteran pitcher Murry Dickson is traded by the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Philadelphia Phillies in 3 player deal
1954 – Veteran pitcher Murry Dickson is traded by the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Philadelphia Phillies for pitcher Andy Hansen and infielder Jack Lohrke. Dickson led the National League in losses the past two years (21 and 19) and will lead it again in 1954 (20).
Bob Forsch is born in Sacramento, CA.
Bob Forsch is born in Sacramento, CA. He pitches for the Astros in 1988 and 1989, compiling a 5-9 record. His older brother, Ken, pitched eleven seasons for Houston. Bob passed away from an aneurysm on November 3rd, 2011 at age 61 – within a week of throwing out the ceremonial first pitch of Game 7 of the World Series.
New York Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert dies from phlebitis
On January 13, 1939, New York Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert dies from phlebitis at age 62. In 1919, Ruppert purchased the land on which Yankee Stadium would eventually be built. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories about the game, players, ballparks and the people that shaped the game!” subscribe_button=”Join us!” show_subscribers_total=”1″]…
Chicago White Sox star Buck Weaver applies for reinstatement to baseball
On January 13, 1922, former Chicago White Sox star Buck Weaver applies for reinstatement to baseball. Weaver, one of the eight “Black Sox” players banned for their involvement in throwing the 1919 World Series, is turned down by Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis. THIS Was one of six attempts to clear his name… The “Black Sox”…
1883 – Both of the New York Major League clubs will play simultaneously at the Polo Grounds. Their fields will be separated by an 8-foot fence.
1883 – Both of the New York Major League clubs will play simultaneously at the Polo Grounds. Their fields will be separated by an 8-foot fence.
