Bill Terry back in the lineup‚ gain first place with a doubleheader win over the Dodgers‚ 3 – 0 and 6 – 4.
1933 – The Giants‚ with Bill Terry back in the lineup‚ gain first place with a doubleheader win over the Dodgers‚ 3 – 0 and 6 – 4.
Umpire Charlie Pfirman officiates in his 1,700th consecutive National League game
At the Polo Grounds, umpire Charlie Pfirman officiates in his 1,700th consecutive National League game, as Carl Hubbell leads the New York Giants to a 1 – 0 victory over Fred Frankhouse the Boston Braves.
Boston Braves purchase catcher Shanty Hogan from the New York Giants
Boston Braves purchase catcher Shanty Hogan from the New York Giants
In a three-team deal, the Giants send Freddie Lindstrom to the Pirates and OF Chick Fullis to the Phils, getting P Glenn Spencer and OF George “Kiddo” Davis in return. The Bucs ship OF Gus Dugas to Philly. Lindstrom’s departure was expected after he made known his disappointment in not being named John McGraw’s successor as team manager.
1932 – In a three-team deal, the Giants send Freddie Lindstrom to the Pirates and OF Chick Fullis to the Phils, getting P Glenn Spencer and OF George “Kiddo” Davis in return. The Bucs ship OF Gus Dugas to Philly. Lindstrom’s departure was expected after he made known his disappointment in not being named John McGraw’s successor as team manager.
The New York Giants release pitchers Waite Hoyt and Clarence Mitchell.
1932 – The New York Giants release pitchers Waite Hoyt and Clarence Mitchell.
With new manager Bill Terry at the helm‚ the Giants sweep the Phils‚ 10 – 4 and 6 – 4‚ to move out of last place in the National League.
With new manager Bill Terry at the helm‚ the Giants sweep the Phils‚ 10 – 4 and 6 – 4‚ to move out of last place in the National League.
Bill terry makes his debut as manager for Giants
June 4, 1932 – With new manager Bill Terry at the helm‚ the New York Giants sweep the Philadelphia Phillies 10 – 4 and 6 – 4‚ to move out of last place in the National League.
New York Giants manager John McGraw resigns due to ill health
On June 3, 1932, longtime New York Giants manager John McGraw resigns due to ill health. In 32 years as Giants skipper, During his thirty-two-year tenure, the fiery manager won three World Series and nine National League pennants, including a record four consecutive flags.
Bill Terry rejects a contract offer from the New York Giants
On January 11, 1932 — Bill Terry sends his $13,500 contract back to the New York Giants, telling writers he is “thoroughly disgusted.” in a classic “sign of the times” move. Terry, who just missed the National League batting title, led the league in runs (121) and triples (20), and collected a second-best…
Freddie Lindstrom breaks his ankle sliding into third base
Freddie Lindstrom breaks his ankle sliding into third base. He will be out of the lineup until early August, leaving the Giants with only three outfielders.
