The New York Yankees and the Dodgers, initially from Brooklyn and later Los Angeles, have one of the most storied rivalries in Major League Baseball history, especially in the World Series. Their matchups are legendary, spanning decades and embodying classic East Coast vs. West Coast showdowns. Here’s a look at the history and significance of…
Mickey Owen Essentials Positions: Bats: R Throws: R Height: 70 Weight: 190 Born: Tuesday, April 04, 1916 in Nixa, MO USA Died: 7 13 2005 in Mount Vernon, MO USA Debut: 5/2/1937 Last Game: 9/11/1954 Full Name: Arnold Malcolm Owen
A U.S. Federal Jury awards Mexican League owner Jorge Pasquel $35,000 for breach of contract by former Brooklyn Dodgers star catcher Mickey Owen.
On February 18, 1946 the Brooklyn Dodger slugger Luis Olmo who hit .313 signs to play with the outlaw Mexican League for 3 years at #10,000.00 annually and is later joined by Dodger catcher Mickey Owen.
1942 – Powered by first-inning home runs by Indians shortstop Lou Boudreau and Tigers first baseman Rudy York, the American League All-Stars defeats the National League at the Polo Grounds, 3 – 1. Mickey Owen also homers for the third run. He will not hit a single home run during the regular schedule. The game features the first and only starting sibling battery in All-Star history as losing pitcher Mort Cooper throws to backstop Walker Cooper, his brother.
VINTAGE BASEBALL MEMORABILIA Vintage Baseball Memorabilia On October 5, 1941, Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Mickey Owen drops a third strike on Tommy Henrich, allowing the New York Yankee outfielder to reach base. Joe DiMaggio followed with a single and Charlie Keller hit a double to drive in Henrich and DiMaggio and take the lead. Bill Dickey…
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Mickey Owens becomes the first catcher to handle three foul pop ups in one frame. The Brooklyn backstop’s third inning defense contributes to the Dodgers’ 11-6 victory over New York at Ebbets Field.
The Dodgers trade for Mickey Owen March 7, 1940 – Larry MacPhail continues his dealing and gets his catcher. The Dodgers trade for Mickey Owen, giving Gus Mancuso and $85,000 to the Cardinals.
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