1956 – The Associated Press names Cincinnati Reds manager Birdie Tebbetts as its National League Manager of the Year.
1956 – The Associated Press names Cincinnati Reds manager Birdie Tebbetts as its National League Manager of the Year.
Omar Moreno is born in Puerto Armuelles, Panama.
1952 – Omar Moreno is born in Puerto Armuelles, Panama. A free agent signee in 1983, the speedy centerfielder bats just .242 before a midseason trade to the Yankees. During his 12 big league seasons though, he is one of baseball’s most feared base stealers.
Former Reds and Dodger owner Larry MacPhail suggests there should be four new major leagues, including one located on the West Coast. The innovative baseball executive, responsible for introducing night baseball and commercial air travel, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1978.
Former Reds and Dodger owner Larry MacPhail suggests there should be four new major leagues, including one located on the West Coast. The innovative baseball executive, responsible for introducing night baseball and commercial air travel, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1978.
Joe DiMaggio is named American League MVP for the first time
1939 – Joe DiMaggio is named American League MVP, with Jimmie Foxx the runner-up.
Cleveland Indians release future Hall of Famer Joe Sewell
On October 24, 1930, the Cleveland Indians release future Hall of Famer Joe Sewell. The veteran third baseman batted .289 in 1930, but provided little power, with no home runs and only 48 RBIs.
Future Hall of Famers square off Bender vs Mathewson after a week of rain 1911 World Series
On October 24, 1911, the New York Giants and Philadelphia A’s resume the World Series after six consecutive rainouts. Philadelphia’s “Chief” Bender outlasts Christy Mathewson, 4-2, in a matchup of future Hall of Famers. The victory gives the A’s a three-games-to-one lead in the Series.
Baseball’s anthem, Take Me Out to the Ballgame, is introduced by Bill Murray. The songwriting team of Albert Von Tilzer (music) and Jack Norworth (words), who created the immortal tune, has never seen a game.
Baseball’s anthem, Take Me Out to the Ballgame, is introduced by Bill Murray. The songwriting team of Albert Von Tilzer (music) and Jack Norworth (words), who created the immortal tune, has never seen a game.
