Urban Shocker Stats & Facts

Urban Shocker Stats & Facts

Urban Shocker Essentials Positions: Bats: R Throws: R 70 Weight: 170 Born: 9 22, 1890 in Cleveland, OH USA Died: 9 9 1928 in Denver, CO USA Debut: 4/24/1916 Last Game: 5/30/1928 Full Name: Urban James Shocker   Urban Shocker It almost seemed unfair that the Yankees obtained Urban Shocker from the St. Louis Browns….

New York Yankees pitcher Urban Shocker dies from pneumonia at the age of 38

New York Yankees pitcher Urban Shocker dies from pneumonia at the age of 38

On September 9, 1928, New York Yankees pitcher Urban Shocker dies from pneumonia in Denver, CO at the age of 38. Shocker had struggled with his health throughout the 1928 season because he had suffered from an enlarged heart and was unable to sleep lying down for two years. Shocker, who never had a losing…

“Ruth, by Losing 36 Baseballs, Breaks Up Game in Montreal.”

“Ruth, by Losing 36 Baseballs, Breaks Up Game in Montreal.”

1926 – “Ruth, by Losing 36 Baseballs, Breaks Up Game in Montreal.” The barnstorming Babe Ruth and his buddy Urban Shocker are the Yankee ringers infiltrating an exhibition game north of the border. The Associated Press reports: “Babe Ruth stopped a perfectly good ball game here today when, knocking thirty-six balls out of the grounds, he forced the game to be called shortly after the start of the 9th inning because the management had no more spheres. Ruth enjoyed a Roman holiday to the delight of 3,000 fans, who braved a chilling wind to see the home-run hero’s mighty bat give Guybourg a 4 to 3 victory over Beaurivage. Ruth’s performance included two home runs. He also played shortstop, first base, pitched and umpired.”

The Yankees get four-time 20-game winner Urban Shocker from the Browns for pitchers Milt Gaston, Joe Giard, and Joe Bush. Shocker led the Browns in wins in each of the past five seasons and will be a mainstay on two pennant-winning staffs for New York. Bush had beaten the Browns 17 straight times after losing to them on June 12, 1922.

The Yankees get four-time 20-game winner Urban Shocker from the Browns for pitchers Milt Gaston, Joe Giard, and Joe Bush. Shocker led the Browns in wins in each of the past five seasons and will be a mainstay on two pennant-winning staffs for New York. Bush had beaten the Browns 17 straight times after losing to them on June 12, 1922.

The Yankees get four-time 20-game winner Urban Shocker from the Browns for pitchers Milt Gaston, Joe Giard, and Joe Bush. Shocker led the Browns in wins in each of the past five seasons and will be a mainstay on two pennant-winning staffs for New York. Bush had beaten the Browns 17 straight times after losing to them on June 12, 1922.

In a major effort, Urban Shocker of the St. Louis Browns pitches two complete games against the Chicago White Sox and wins both with same score, 6 – 2.

In a major effort, Urban Shocker of the St. Louis Browns pitches two complete games against the Chicago White Sox and wins both with same score, 6 – 2.

In a major effort, Urban Shocker of the St. Louis Browns pitches two complete games against the Chicago White Sox and wins both with same score, 6 – 2.

Detroit beats the Browns, 8 – 3, on Bobby Veach’s two homers off Urban Shocker. First baseman Lu Blue pulls off two unassisted double plays, tying the American Leaguerecord, and both are off line drives by Johnny Tobin.

Detroit beats the Browns, 8 – 3, on Bobby Veach’s two homers off Urban Shocker. First baseman Lu Blue pulls off two unassisted double plays, tying the American Leaguerecord, and both are off line drives by Johnny Tobin.

Detroit beats the Browns, 8 – 3, on Bobby Veach’s two homers off Urban Shocker. First baseman Lu Blue pulls off two unassisted double plays, tying the American Leaguerecord, and both are off line drives by Johnny Tobin.

The Browns take over 1st place by beating the Indians, 10 – 9, as Urban Shocker wins his 23rd, in relief. He’ll win no more. Ken Williams hits his 34th homer, a grand slam.

The Browns take over 1st place by beating the Indians, 10 – 9, as Urban Shocker wins his 23rd, in relief. He’ll win no more. Ken Williams hits his 34th homer, a grand slam.

1922 – The Browns take over 1st place by beating the Indians, 10 – 9, as Urban Shocker wins his 23rd, in relief. He’ll win no more. Ken Williams hits his 34th homer, a grand slam.

Browns owner Phil Ball is struck on the cheek, giving him a mild concussion and requiring 4 stitches

Browns owner Phil Ball is struck on the cheek, giving him a mild concussion and requiring 4 stitches

On June 11, 1922 Insisting on another start‚ Urban Shocker is again beaten by the Yankees‚ 8 – 4. New York scores 3 in the 7th on a walk‚ 3 hits‚ and a Ken Williams throwing error. Gene Robertson‚ a substitute, adds the game’s topper in the 7th when he lifts a high fly behind the Browns’ dugout and the ball strikes owner Phil Ball on…

Bibb Falk singles with one out in the 8th to break Urban Shocker’s bid for a perfect game.

May 26, 1922 – In Chicago‚ White Sox outfielder Bibb Falk singles with one out in the 8th to break Urban Shocker’s bid for a perfect game. Ray Schalk’s double ties the game‚ and the Sox score an unearned run in the 10th to win‚ 2-1. Red Faber is the winner over the Browns Urban…