This Day In Baseball History: July 28th
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010In 1962, after mysteriously disappearing off the team bus in New York two days earlier with teammate Gene Conley, prodigal infielder Pumpsie Green returned to the Red Sox and was fined.
In 1971, Orioles third baseman Brooks Robinson, a sixteen-time gold glove winner, committed three errors… but thanks to Frank Robinson’s ninth inning three-run walk-off home [...]
This Day In Baseball History: July 27th
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010In 1927, Mel Ott, just 18 years old, hit his first Major League home run, an inside-the-park round-tripper… it was the only inside-the-park job of his 511 career homers.
In 1928, at Chicago’s Comiskey Park, A’s outfielder Ty Cobb started for the last time in a regular season game… the 41-year old ‘Georgia Peach’ singled and [...]
This Day in Baseball History: July 26th
Monday, July 26th, 2010In 1900, a Brooklyn sheriff seized the St. Louis share of gate receipts to reimburse Gus Weyhing, a player released by the Cardinals who claimed to have been cheated out of ten days of pay.
In 1948, The Bambino made his final public appearance at the New York premiere of “The Babe Ruth Story”…. The Sultan [...]
This Day in Baseball History: July 25th
Sunday, July 25th, 2010In 1941, in his third try, 41-year old Lefty Grove joined Cy Young, Walter Johnson, Christy Mathewson, Grover Cleveland Alexander, and Eddie Plank in winning 300 career gamess. It would be the Red Sox lefties last victory… as he finished his career with a 300-141 mark.
In 1961, Roger Maris had a four home [...]
This Day in Baseball History: July 24th (’Tek and A-Rod Brawl At Fenway Park)
Saturday, July 24th, 2010In 1931, for the second time in ten days, Babe Herman hit the cycle… the Dodgers outfielder is one of only three men to hit for the cycle three times.
In 1948, five teammates of the Duluth club (Northern League) were killed and nineteen others were hurt in a bus-truck crash near St. Paul, MN. [...]
This Day in Baseball History: July 23rd (Happy B-Day, Nomah!)
Friday, July 23rd, 2010In 1890, Harry Stovey of the Boston club in the Players League became the first Major League player to reach 100 career home runs.
In 1925, Yankees legend Lou Gehrig hit the first of his major league record 23 career grand slams in New York’s win over the Senators.
In 1930, Pirates third baseman Pie Traynor hit [...]
This Day in Baseball History: July 22nd
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010In 1909, Detroit’s Ty Cobb stole three bases in the one inning against the Red Sox.
In 1935, the Red Sox win a game for the second consecutive day on a walk-off home run by Wes Ferrell.
In 1941, Dick Wakefield became baseball’s first ‘bonus baby’ when he signed with the Tigers for $52,000 and a [...]
This Day in Baseball History: July 21st
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010In 1892, in a match up of 300 game winners, Phillies’ submariner Tim Keefe beat the Browns and Jim “Pud” Galvin, 2-0… the next time two National League pitchers with 300 or more victories faced each other, it was in 2005 when Greg Maddux of the Cubs beats Astros ace Roger Clemens at Minute Maid [...]
This Day in Baseball History: July 20th (Aaron’s Last HR)
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010In 1859, at a racetrack on Long Island, about 1500 fans became the first ever to pay to see a baseball game… the spectators spent fifty cents to watch New York defeat Brooklyn, 22-18.
In 1958, during the first game of a doubleheader, Tiger Jim Bunning no-hit the Red Sox, 3-0.
In 1965, Yankees’ pitcher Mel [...]
This Day in Baseball History: July 19th
Monday, July 19th, 2010In 1909, with two men on base, Cleveland shortstop Neal Ball completed the firt modern major league unassisted triple play when he caught Ambrose McConnell’s line drive, got Heinie Wagner at second base, and then tagged Jake Stahl in a 6-1 win over the Red Sox.
In 1915, the Washington Senators stole eight bases in one [...]
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