Ernie Banks wins his second National League MVP Award in a row
1959 – Ernie Banks wins his second National League MVP Award in a row on the strength of his 45 home runs and 143 RBI for the Chicago Cubs. Eddie Mathews finishes second.
With a new balk rule, an option now includes keeping the ball in play after the call is made
With a new balk rule, an option now includes keeping the ball in play after the call is made. If a player gets a hit, a team can accept the outcome of the pitch, instead of being only limited to the advance of the baserunner(s).
Eddie Joost succeeds Jimmy Dykes as the manager of the Philadelphia Athletics
Eddie Joost succeeds Jimmy Dykes as the manager of the Philadelphia Athletics.
Jake Powell Kills Himself; ’36 Series Star
1948 – Former Senators and Yankees outfielder Jake Powell shoots and kills himself in a Washington, DC police station.
NFL standout Cal Hubbard becomes an American League umpire
NFL standout Cal Hubbard becomes an American League umpire. The former Green Bay Packers offensive tackle will become the only person to be enshrined at both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Baseball Hall of Fame.
1912 – Miller Huggins is named manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, beginning his 17-year career as a skipper.
1912 – Miller Huggins is named manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, beginning his 17-year career as a skipper.
1899 – Representatives of seven cities meet in New York regarding the proposed new American Association. Attention focuses on what other city might become the eighth franchise. The plans to revive the circuit will come to naught.
1899 – Representatives of seven cities meet in New York regarding the proposed new American Association. Attention focuses on what other city might become the eighth franchise. The plans to revive the circuit will come to naught.
1891 – Charlie Comiskey, having had enough of St. Louis Browns owner Chris Von der Ahe, signs as the manager and team captain of the National League’s Cincinnati Reds.
1891 – Charlie Comiskey, having had enough of St. Louis Browns owner Chris Von der Ahe, signs as the manager and team captain of the National League’s Cincinnati Reds.
After a formal meeting of representatives from all National League chapters, the Brotherhood issues a “Manifesto” in which it claims that “players have been bought, sold and exchanged as though they were sheep instead of American citizens.
1889 – After a formal meeting of representatives from all National League chapters, the Brotherhood issues a “Manifesto” in which it claims that “players have been bought, sold and exchanged as though they were sheep instead of American citizens.” This bold statement constitutes a declaration of war between the Brotherhood and major league officials which will soon explode into the formation of the Players League.
1887 – The Washington Statesmen sell veteran outfielder Paul Hines to the Indianapolis Hoosiers for $5,000.
1887 – The Washington Statesmen sell veteran outfielder Paul Hines to the Indianapolis Hoosiers for $5,000.
