Boston Braves purchase catcher Shanty Hogan from the New York Giants
Boston Braves purchase catcher Shanty Hogan from the New York Giants
John McGraw of the Giants and Jack Slattery from the Boston Braves on opening day
On April 11, 1928 John McGraw of the Giants and Jack Slattery from the Boston Braves on opening day. the Giants take care of the Braves 5-2, Braves starter Bob Smith takes the loss and proves all the runs for the Braves with a 2 run homer. Edd Roush, Shanty Hogan and Andy Cohen leads…
New York Giants trade Rogers Hornsby to the Boston Braves for catcher Shanty Hogan and outfielder Jimmy Welsh
On January 10, 1928, New York Giants owner Charles Stoneham, displeased with Rogers Hornsby’s abrasive style and gambling habits, trades his second baseman to the Boston Braves for backstop prospect Shanty Hogan and journeyman fly chaser Jimmy Welsh. During Hornsby’s one-year stay in Boston, his third team in three seasons, the future Hall of Fame…
Shanty Hogan Stats & Facts
Shanty Hogan Position: CatcherBats: Right • Throws: Right6-1, 240lb (185cm, 108kg)Born: March 21, 1906 in Somerville, MADied: April 7, 1967 in Boston, MABuried: Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford, MAHigh School: Somerville HS (Somerville, MA)Debut: June 23, 1925 (6,207th in major league history)vs. PHI 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: June 13, 1937vs. CHW 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBFull Name: James Francis HoganView Player Info from the B-R Bullpen Nine…