Sam Jethroe
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Sam Jethroe, former Cleveland Buckeyes star of the Negro American League, becomes the first black player for the Braves. The 33 year-old highly-touted prospect, who will lead the majors with 35 stolen bases, will be named the National League’s Rookie of the Year.

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Sam Jethroe, former Cleveland Buckeyes star of the Negro American League, becomes the first black player for the Braves. The 33 year-old highly-touted prospect, who will lead the majors with 35 stolen bases, will be named the National League’s Rookie of the Year.

December 14, 1949 - In a major trade, the New York Giants get Alvin Dark and Eddie Stanky from the Boston Braves in a swap for Willard Marshall, Sid Gordon, Buddy Kerr and Sam Webb.

In a major trade, the New York Giants get Alvin Dark and Eddie Stanky from the Boston Braves in a swap for Willard Marshall, Sid Gordon, Buddy Kerr and Sam Webb.

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In a major trade, the New York Giants get Alvin Dark and Eddie Stanky from the Boston Braves in a swap for Willard Marshall, Sid Gordon, Buddy Kerr and Sam Webb.

Johnny Mize

After the Giants sell Johnny Mize to the Yankee for $40,000

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After the Giants had offered him to every team in the National League, Johnny Mize, who had expressed his displeasure about his playing time, is bought by Yankee general manager George Weiss for $40,000. The 36 year-old slugging first baseman doesn’t disappoint the Bronx fans, hitting .299 in a part time role over his five seasons with the Bombers.

Monte Irvin and Hank Thompson become the first black players for the New York Giants

Monte Irvin and Hank Thompson become the first black players for the New York Giants

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On July 8, 1949, Monte Irvin and Hank Thompson, brought up from Jersey City three days earlier, become the first black players for the New York Giants. Irvin walks in a pinch-hitting appearance in the 8th for Clint Hartung, while Thompson goes hitless in a 4-3 loss to Don Newcombe of the Brooklyn Dodgers. The game marks…

Leo Durocher

A New York Giants fan charges Leo Durocher with assault after the Giants lose, 15 – 2, to the Brooklyn Dodgers. Commissioner Happy Chandler suspends Durocher, who is absolved on May 3rd. Chandler criticizes teams for lax security that allows fans on the field.

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1949 – A New York Giants fan charges Leo Durocher with assault after the Giants lose, 15 – 2, to the Brooklyn Dodgers. Commissioner Happy Chandler suspends Durocher, who is absolved on May 3rd. Chandler criticizes teams for lax security that allows fans on the field.

The New York Giants sign their first black players: Negro League players Monte Irvin and Ford Smith

The New York Giants sign their first black players: Negro League players Monte Irvin and Ford Smith

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1949 – The New York Giants sign their first black players: Negro League players Monte Irvin and Ford Smith. Both men are assigned to the Jersey City Giants (International League). Irvin will star for the Giants, but Smith will never make the major leagues.

Led by Roy Campanella’s first two major league homers, the host Dodgers edge the Giants, 13 – 12, in a wild game lasting 3 1/2 hours. 37 players see action, 20 by Brooklyn, as both teams score four times in the 9th.

Led by Roy Campanella’s first two major league homers, the host Dodgers edge the Giants, 13 – 12, in a wild game lasting 3 1/2 hours. 37 players see action, 20 by Brooklyn, as both teams score four times in the 9th.

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Led by Roy Campanella’s first two major league homers, the host Dodgers edge the Giants, 13 – 12, in a wild game lasting 3 1/2 hours. 37 players see action, 20 by Brooklyn, as both teams score four times in the 9th.

Roy Campanella makes his debut with Brooklyn Dodgers

Roy Campanella makes his debut with Brooklyn Dodgers

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    April 20, 1948 – Roy Campanella from the Baltimore Elite Giants makes his Major League debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers. In a 7-6 victory over the New York Giants, Campy is hit by pitcher Ken Trinkle in his only plate appearance on this day. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Other Resources & Links   [et_pb_signup provider=”getresponse” getresponse_list=”Thomas…

John Mize

Johnny Mize of the New York Giants becomes the first major leaguer to hit three home runs in a game on five different occasions

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On April 24, 1947, Johnny Mize of the New York Giants becomes the first major leaguer to hit three home runs in a game on five different occasions. The “Big Cat” hits his most recent trio against Johnny Sain of the Boston Braves. In spite of Mize’s barrage, the Giants lose the game, 14-5.