« Sox Add Minor League Reliever Through Waivers | Home | This Day In Red Sox History: November 21, 1927 »
This Day In Baseball History: November 21st
By Administrator | November 21, 2009
In 1911, after a sixth place finish (76 -76), Hal Chase resigned as manager of the New York Highlanders (later, the Yankees)… he would remain a player with the club until traded in 1913.
In 1934, the NY Yankees purchased Joe DiMaggio from San Francisco (Pacific Coast League)… The Yankee Clipper would be one of three brothers to play in the major leagues.
In 1952, Dodger hurler Joe Black (15-4, 2.15) was selected as the National League’s Rookie of the Year, beating out Hoyt Wilhelm and Eddie Mathews.
In 1970, NY Mets’ outfielder Tommy Agee became the first non-pitcher to win a Gold Glove in each league… he also won the honor with the White Sox during his 1966 Rookie of the Year season.
In 1972, Carlton Fisk became the first unanimous choice for the American League’s Rookie of the Year Award.
Also in 1972, Mets southpaw Jon Matlack was selected as the NL Rookie of the Year… he was the second player in team history to win the award (Tom Seaver, 1967).
In 1983, Mets’ outfielder Darryl Strawberry broke the LA Dodgers’ four-year stronghold on the Rookie of the Year Award when he won the award… Rick Sutcliffe, Steve Howe, Fernando Valenzuela and Steve Sax had won the previous four awards.
In 2002, Major League Baseball announced the Expos would play approximately twenty-five percent of their home games in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 2003.
In 2007, the LA Angels and free-agent Torii Hunter agree to a five-year deal reportedly worth $90 million.
In 2008, the Chicago White Sox reached a tentative agreement with 19 yo Cuban phenom Dayan Viciedo pending the outcome of a physical.
Born Today: Stan Musial (1920), Dick Schofield (1962), Ken Griffey Jr (1969)
Topics: MLB History |
