Mel Wright Stats & Facts
Mel Wright Positions: Bats: R Throws: R Height: 75 Weight: 210 Born: Friday, May 11, 1928 in Manila, AR USA Died: 5 16 1983 in Houston, TX USA Debut: 4/17/1954 Last Game: 7/18/1961 Full Name: Melvin James Wright
Warren Spahn hits a home run and has now homered in every National League stadium
At Sportsman’s Park, Braves starting pitcher Warren Spahn hits a home run and a triple in his 12-1 complete-game victory over the Redbirds. The crafty left-hander, who will hit 35 homers in his 21-year career, has now homered in every National League stadium.
The Yankees trade for 38 year old Enos Slaughter, the Cardinals get Bill Virdon in return who will win ROY
The Yankees trade two minor leaguers along with rookie right-hander Mel Wright to the Cardinals in exchange for 38 year-old right-fielder Enos Slaughter. The future Hall of Fame outfielder will hit only .239 in 79 games during his first tenure with the Bronx Bombers, but Bill Virdon, one of the prospects dealt to the Redbirds, will be named the National League’s Rookie of the Year in 1956.
