Jack Dunn is knocked out in game one by a foul ball off his own bat
1901 – In a split at Boston, Baltimore 3B Jack Dunn is knocked out in game one by a foul ball off his own bat. He will be out of action for a week.
Detroit Tigers score 10 in bottom of ninth to pull out victory in franchise debut
On April 25, 1901, the Detroit Tigers make an incredible comeback in their American League debut. Down 13-4 in the bottom of the ninth, the Tigers score 10 runs in their last at-bat to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers, 14-13. Frank Dillon drives in the game-winning run with a double.
Baltimore Orioles manager John McGraw announces that he has signed a Cherokee Indian
On March 11, 1901, The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Baltimore Orioles manager John McGraw has signed a Cherokee Indian named “Tokohama” to play second base. In reality, Tokohama isn’t a Native American his real name is Charlie Grant, trying to pass off the black infielder as a Cherokee Indian The skipper’s scheme to secretly integrate…
No banning the bunt
1901 – After rejecting a proposal to ban the bunt, the newly-named Rules Committee composed of Connie Mack, John McGraw and Charles Comiskey recommends no changes at this time.
The Baltimore Orioles of the American League club incorporates, with John McGraw as manager and part owner.
1901 – The Baltimore American League club incorporates, with John McGraw as manager and part owner.
The American League announces that in 1901, it intends to put a team in Baltimore, MD led by John McGraw
The American League announces that in 1901, it intends to put a team in Baltimore, MD led by John McGraw, and one in Washington, DC. But the league pledges to stay out of Philadelphia and St. Louis unless the National League starts a fight.
The Brooklyn Superbas sell John McGraw, Wilbert Robinson and Bill Keister to the St. Louis Cardinals for $15,000
1900 – The Brooklyn Superbas sell John McGraw, Wilbert Robinson and Bill Keister to the St. Louis Cardinals for $15,000. McGraw and Robinson refuse to report.
John McGraw and Wilbert Robinson sign contracts with the Baltimore Orioles of the National League
1900 – John McGraw and Wilbert Robinson sign contracts with the Baltimore Orioles of the National League. When the long-rumored move by Baltimore to disband occurs, the two players are assigned to the Brooklyn Superbas, but they will refuse and sit out the first third of the season instead. Finally, McGraw and Robinson are sold to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Baltimore Orioles sell three of their stars including third baseman John McGraw
Baltimore Orioles sell three of their stars – third baseman John McGraw, catcher Wilbert Robinson, and infielder Bill Keister
Rival forces fight for control of the Union Park Ball Grounds in Baltimore
1900 – Rival forces fight for control of the Union Park Ball Grounds in Baltimore. John McGraw’s men camp around a fire at third base. Ned Hanlon, his former manager in Baltimore in the 1890s, now manager of Brooklyn and still president of the Baltimore club in the National League, has forces camped around first base.
