Mel Ott World Series At Bats vs Lefty Gomez
On March 2, 1909, future Hall of Famer, Mel Ott is born in Gretna, Louisiana. Known as “Master...
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Tag: Washington Senators
Major League Baseball Season Recap 1924
Major League Baseball Season Recap 1924 World Series – Washington Senators AL over New York Giants NL 4 games to 3 World Series MVP – Babe Ruth Award – Awards – </strong? Major League Cy Young Award Cy...
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Washington Nationals name Manny Acta their new manager
On November 14, 2006, the Washington Nationals name Manny Acta their new manager. Acta is the...
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Hall of Famer and 300 game winner Early Wynn dies at the age of 79 from complications caused by a stroke
On April 4, 1999, Hall of Famer Early Wynn dies at the age of 79 from complications caused by a...
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1959 American League Rookie of the Year Bob Allison dies at the age of 60
On April 9, 1995, former major leaguer Bob Allison dies at the age of 60. The 1959 American League...
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Two-time American League batting champion Pete Runnels dies at the age of 63
On May 20, 1991, two-time American League batting champion Pete Runnels dies at the age of 63. The...
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Detroit Tigers win their major league record 17th consecutive game on the road
On May 24, 1984, at Anaheim Stadium the Detroit Tigers win their major league record 17th...
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Billy Herman, Earl Averill and Bucky Harris are selected for the Hall of Fame
1975 – Billy Herman, Earl Averill and Bucky Harris are selected for the Hall of Fame by the Special Veterans Committee. Herman was a ten-time All-Star second baseman who batted .304 in 15 seasons and played in four World Series. Averill batted .299 or better in nine of his first ten seasons and finished as a .318 career hitter. Harris managed the Washington Senators to two pennants in his first two seasons as a player-manager and was a career .274 hitter.
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Washington forfeit final game before they move to Texas
On September 30, 1971, the Senators play their final game in Washington before their off-season...
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American League approves the transfer of the Washington Senators to Texas
On September 20, 1971, the American League approves the transfer of the Washington Senators to...
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Oakland A’s hit five solo home runs in a 5-1 victory over the Washington Senators
On June 16, 1971, the Oakland A’s hit five solo home runs in a 5-1 victory over the Washington...
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Tom McCraw of the Washington Senators hits one of the shortest home runs in history
On May 17, 1971, Tom McCraw of the Washington Senators hits one of the shortest home runs in...
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Five Player trade helps Oakland to World Series
On May 8, 1971, the Oakland A’s trade first baseman Don Mincher, catcher Frank Fernandez, and...
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Senators finale as they move to lone star state
On April 5, 1971, the Washington Senators play the final home opener in team history. Dick Bosman beats the Oakland A’s, 8-0, before a crowd of 45,000 at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium. After the season, owner Bob Short will move the Senators to Texas, where they will play under the name “Rangers.”
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Philadelphia Phillies trade Curt Flood to the Washington Senators for first baseman Greg Goosen, outfielder Gene Martin, and pitcher Jeff Terpko
On November 3, 1970, the Philadelphia Phillies trade Curt Flood to the Washington Senators for...
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Denny McClain traded in Blockbuster move by Tigers
On October 9, 1970, the Detroit Tigers and Washington Senators engineer a blockbuster trade...
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Brooks Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles collects the 2,000th hit of his career
On June 20, 1970, future Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles collects the...
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Ted Williams makes managerial debut for Washington Senators
On April 7, 1969, Ted Williams makes his managerial debut for the Washington Senators. Williams loses his first game to the New York Yankees, 8-4, on Opening Day at RFK Stadium. Williams will manage the Senators for three seasons, before moving with the team to Texas in 1972.
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Hall of Famer Ted Williams makes a return to baseball by signing a five-year contract to manage the Washington Senator
Hall of Famer Ted Williams makes a return to baseball by signing a five-year contract to manage the Washington Senator
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The last-place Washington Senators name former Boston Red Sox star Ted Williams as their new manager. Williams signs a five-year contract worth a reported salary of $75,000 per season. Under his leadership, the Senators will finish with a record of 86-76, the best mark in the franchise’s history in Washington.
1969 – The last-place Washington Senators name former Boston Red Sox star Ted Williams as their new manager. Williams signs a five-year contract worth a reported salary of $75,000 per season. Under his leadership, the Senators will finish with a record of 86-76, the best mark in the franchise’s history in Washington.
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Washington Senators name Hall of Famer Ted Williams their new manager
On January 18, 1969, the last-place Washington Senators name Hall of Famer Ted Williams their new...
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New York Yankees pitcher Stan Bahnsen wins 1968 AL Rookie of the Year
1968 – New York Yankees pitcher Stan Bahnsen, who posted a 17-12 record with 162 strikeouts and a 2.05 ERA, is named American League Rookie of the Year. Bahnsen easily outdistances outfielder Del Unser of the Washington Senators.
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Ron Hansen and Tim Cullen become the first players to be traded for each other twice in the same season
Ron Hansen and Tim Cullen become the first players to be traded for each other twice in the same season
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Ron Hansen turns the 8th unassisted triple play in history
On July 29, 1968, Washington Senators shortstop Ron Hansen turns an unassisted triple play –...
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Frank Howard’s home run streak comes to an end
On May 19, 1968, Frank Howard’s home run streak comes to an end. The Washington Senators’ slugger...
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Washington Senators slugger Frank Howard ties an American League record by homering in his sixth consecutive game
On May 18, 1968, Washington Senators slugger Frank Howard ties an American League record by...
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The Chicago White Sox send shortstop Ron Hansen to the Washington Senators in 5 player deal
The Chicago White Sox send shortstop Ron Hansen and pitchers Dennis Higgins and Steve Jones to the Washington Senators in exchange for infielder Tim Cullen and pitchers Bob Priddy and Buster Narum.
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Goose Goslin and Kiki Cuyler are elected into the Hall of Fame by a unanimous vote of the Veterans Committee
Goose Goslin, a former Senator and Tiger outfielder who retired with a career .316 batting average after playing in five World Series, and Kiki Cuyler, a .321 career hitter who won four stolen base crowns while running the bases for the Pirates and Cubs, are elected into the Hall of Fame by a unanimous vote of the Veterans Committee. Goslin believed his enshrinement in Cooperstown was helped by his interview that was shared in Lawrence Ritter’s 1966 book, The Glory of Their Times: The Story Of The Early Days Of Baseball Told By The Men Who Played It.
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Chicago White Sox and Washington Senators play the longest night game in major league history
On June 12, 1967, the Chicago White Sox and Washington Senators play the longest night game in...
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Cleveland obtains OF Chuck Hinton from the Senators for 1B Bob Chance and IF Woodie Held.
Cleveland obtains OF Chuck Hinton from the Senators for 1B Bob Chance and IF Woodie Held.
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Cleveland Indians and Washington Senators play the 100,000th game in major league history
On September 6, 1963, the Cleveland Indians and Washington Senators play the 100,000th game in...
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Cincinnati Reds sell second baseman Don Blasingame to make room for Pete Rose
On July 1, 1963, the Cincinnati Reds sell second baseman Don Blasingame to the Washington...
Read MoreTom Cheney strikeouts 21 in extra innings
On September 12, 1962, Tom Cheney of the Washington Senators sets a major league record for most strikeouts in an extra-inning game. Cheney fans 21 batters in 16 innings, winning a 2-1 decision against the Baltimore...
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New Senators debut and win first game
On April 14, 1961, the “new” Washington Senators franchise wins its first game, defeating the Cleveland Indians, 3-2. Joe McClain earns the victory for the Senators, one of two new expansion teams in the American League. The “old” Washington Senators had moved to Minnesota after the 1960 season.
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Washington Senators play the first game in franchise history
On April 10, 1961, In the last opener ever to be played at Griffith Stadium, the Washington...
Read MoreWashington Senators name Mickey Vernon the first manager in franchise history
On November 19, 1960, the expansion Washington Senators name Mickey Vernon the first manager in franchise history. An exceptional hitter during his playing career, Vernon played for the original Washington Senators’ franchise...
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The new Washington Senators franchise is awarded to Elwood Quesada
Elvin Quesada, a native of the District of Columbia, is awarded the American League’s Washington expansion team, filling the void created due to the original American League franchise moving to Minnesota to play as the Twins next season. The new owner of the Senators is presently the head of the Federal Aviation Administration.
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O’s turn triple play on opening day
On April 9, 1959, the Baltimore Orioles become the first team in major league history to turn a triple play on Opening Day. The O’s turn the triple killing in front of Vice-President Richard Nixon, who throws out the ceremonial first pitch as a substitute for President Dwight Eisenhower.
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The Senators give walking papers to 3B Eddie Yost in 5 player deal
1958 – The Senators give walking papers to 3B Eddie Yost‚ sending him to Detroit along with Rocky Bridges and OF Neil Chrisley. The Nats receive infielders Reno Bertoia and Ron Samford and OF Jim Delsing in exchange.
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Brooks Robinson hits into a triple play against the Washington Senators
On June 2, 1958, Brooks Robinson lines into a triple play against the Washington Senators. In the...
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The Washington Senators trade shortstop Pete Runnels to the Boston Red Sox
1958 – The Washington Senators trade shortstop Pete Runnels to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for first baseman Norm Zauchin and outfielder Albie Pearson. Runnels will win two batting titles, in 1960 and 1962, and just miss a third by six points this season.
Read MorePower failure stops a major league game for the first time in history.
On April 21, 1957, a power failure stops a major league game for the first time in history. The night game between the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Senators at Griffith Stadium is halted after five innings.
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Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees blasts one of the longest home runs in history
On May 30, 1956, Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees blasts one of the longest home runs in...
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Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees hits a pair of tape measure home runs against Camilo Pascual at Griffith Stadium
On April 17, 1956, Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees hits a pair of tape measure home runs...
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Mickey Mantle hits what is believed to be the longest home run in the history of Washington’s Griffith Stadium.
On April 17, 1953, Mickey Mantle hits what is believed to be the longest home run in the history...
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Virgil Trucks no hits Senators
On May 15, 1952, Virgil “Fire” Trucks of the Detroit Tigers pitches the first no-hitter of his...
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Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees hits three 400-foot home runs against the Washington Senators
On September 10, 1950, Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees hits three 400-foot home runs against...
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Negro leagues star Satchel Paige makes his first major league start
Negro leagues star Satchel Paige makes his first major league start
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New York Yankees and the Washington Senators play the first night game in the storied history of Yankee Stadium.
On May 28, 1946, at Yankee Stadium a crowd of 49,917 watches as General Electric president Charles...
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