Yankees submarine pitcher Carl Mays was sold to the Reds for $85,000 on December 23, 1923. Mays had a personality that tended to clash with most people, and he never really got along with manager Miller Huggins in New York. Mays would go 49-34 in Cincinnati before ending his career with the New York Giants.
The Giants? If he had trouble with Huggins, I can’t imagine how he meshed with McGraw.
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Maybe he mellowed out by then?
surprised no mention of ray chapman…common knowledge for any baseball fan i suppose
https://archivedinnings.com/2013/08/17/this-day-in-baseball-death-by-pitch/ 😉
Hi Precious. Are you familiar with the poem “Anthem” by William “Sugar” Wallace? I’m sure you are, but I just discovered it and it’s wonderful!
I’ve seen it! Yes, it’s wonderful. Have you read it out loud? So fun that way!
no i haven’t yet but will soon
Though, as the old song goes, I have been one poor correspondent, that does not make you or your writing any less essential. Merry Christmas, Precious.
Thank you, W.k.! That means a lot. Merry Christmas to you, as well.