The history of sports is both vast and rich, thanks to the existence of so many different events and the longevity associated with them. With so much history to cull through, We offer the opportunity to look back and see what memorable things happened or milestones were reached on This Day In Baseball February 18
This Day In Baseball February 18 highlights –
- On February 18, 1909, the Boston Red Sox trade Cy Young to the Cleveland Naps for pitchers Charlie Chech and Jack Ryan and $12,500 Young pitched for Cleveland in the 1890s when it fielded a team in the National League. Young, who won 21 games for the Sox at age 41, will win 19 games for the Naps including his 500th win and will finish his career 2 seasons’s later with 511 career wins.
- On February 18, 1922, the Cincinnati Reds trade future Hall of Famer Rube Marquard and shortstop Larry Kopf to the Boston Braves for pitcher Jack Scott. Marquard, a 17-game winner in 1921, will fall to 11-15 in for the Braves in 1922.
- On February 18, 1944, 15-year-old high school star Joe Nuxhall signs a professional contract with the Cincinnati Reds’ organization just one day after playing in a high school basketball game. Nuxhall will become the youngest player to appear in a major league game when he debuts for the Reds in 1944-at the age of 15 years and 10 months.
- On February 18 1967 — During a special softball exhibition game, pitcher Eddie Feigner strikes out six consecutive major leaguers. The victims are Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Brooks Robinson, Harmon Killebrew, Roberto Clemente and Maury Wills.
- On February 18 1998 — Chicago Cubs broadcaster Harry Caray dies four days after collapsing at a Valentine’s Day supper. Caray, age 84, after suffering a heart attack four days earlier while having Valentine’s Day dinner with his wife, Dutchie.
- On February 18 1999 — The U.S. Postal Service issues a Jackie Robinson stamp as part of their “Celebrate the Century” program. Robinson was selected to represent the 1940s, the second ballplayer chosen. Babe Ruth, last May, represented the 1920s.
