This day in baseball: Rogers Hornsby traded to Boston
Posted: January 10, 2022 Filed under: 20th Century, This day in baseball | Tags: Baseball, Boston Braves, Charles Stoneham, history, Jimmy Welsh, Major League Baseball, MLB, New York Giants, Rogers Hornsby, Shanty Hogan, sports Leave a commentRogers Hornsby was traded from the New York Giants to the Boston Braves on January 10, 1928. Giants owner Charles Stoneham had grown weary of Hornsby’s abrasive manner and gambling habits, and opted to trade Hornsby for catching prospect Shanty Hogan and outfielder Jimmy Welsh. During Hornsby’s season in Boston, he led the major leagues in hitting with a .387 batting average plus a .498 on-base-percentage, all while managing the club.
Rogers Hornsby (TIME Magazine cover, 9 July 1928)
This day in baseball: Charles Ebbets becomes president of the Dodgers
Posted: January 4, 2022 Filed under: 19th Century, This day in baseball | Tags: Baseball, Brooklyn Bridegrooms, Brooklyn Dodgers, Charles Byrne, Charles Ebbets, history, Major League Baseball, MLB, National League, sports Leave a commentIn the wake of the death of Charles H. Byrne, team secretary Charles Ebbets became president of the Bridegrooms (Dodgers) on January 4, 1898. The team’s future owner also managed the Brooklyn team for the last 110 games of the season, finishing tenth among the twelve teams of the National League.
Charles Ebbets, c. 1915 (Wikipedia)
Buck O’Neil on Ty Cobb
Posted: December 31, 2021 Filed under: 20th Century | Tags: Baseball, Buck O'Neil, history, Major League Baseball, MLB, National Baseball Hall of Fame, racism, sports, Ty Cobb Leave a commentI vaguely recall hearing a reference to Buck O’Neil’s thoughts on Ty Cobb at some point, but this might be the first time I’ve ever seen this interview. My hat’s off to Buck — I don’t think I could be nearly so forgiving and compassionate if it were me in his shoes. I’m so glad this man is finally going to be inducted in the Hall of Fame.
This day in baseball: Buddy Lewis awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross
Posted: December 28, 2021 Filed under: 20th Century, This day in baseball | Tags: Baseball, Buddy Lewis, Distinguished Flying Cross, history, Major League Baseball, MLB, sports, United States Army Air Forces, Washington Senators, World War II 2 CommentsSenators third baseman Buddy Lewis was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross on December 28, 1944 for his service in the China Burma India Theater. During World War II, Lewis flew more than 500 missions for the U.S. Army Air Forces as a transport pilot. Lewis was released by the Army on July 20, 1945 and would return to baseball a week later.
Buddy Lewis, 1939 (Wikipedia)
This day in baseball: Tris Speaker and Ty Cobb cleared by Landis
Posted: December 21, 2021 Filed under: 20th Century, This day in baseball | Tags: Baseball, Dutch Leonard, history, Kenesaw Mountain Landis, Major League Baseball, MLB, sports, Tris Speaker, Ty Cobb 2 CommentsOn December 21, 1926, Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis dismissed a claim by Dutch Leonard alleging that Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker bet on a fixed game six years previous. The commissioner declared the matter closed, clearing both Speaker and Cobb of any wrongdoing when Leonard did not show up at a hearing to defend his accusations.
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews going to dressing room
Posted: December 15, 2021 Filed under: 20th Century | Tags: Atlanta Braves, Baseball, Eddie Mathews, Getty Images, Hank Aaron, history, Major League Baseball, Milwaukee Braves, MLB, sports 3 CommentsI love this photo. If there wasn’t already a story behind it, this is the kind of photo that would serve as a terrific writing prompt.
This picture was taken September 22, 1965, at the conclusion of the Milwaukee Braves’ last game in Milwaukee County Stadium. It was the Braves’ last home game before their move to Atlanta the following year. The photo depicts third baseman Eddie Mathews on the left along with Hank Aaron as they headed up the tunnel to the dressing room for the last time.
This day in baseball: A DH proposal
Posted: December 11, 2021 Filed under: 20th Century, This day in baseball | Tags: American League, Baseball, history, John Heydler, Kenesaw Mountain Landis, Major League Baseball, MLB, National League, sports Leave a commentIn an effort to speed up the game and add more offense, on December 11, 1928, National League president John Heydler proposed instituting a designated batter for the pitcher. The American League oppose the idea, however, and the NL withdrew the proposal before it could get to Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis to break the deadlock.
John Heydler, 1918 (The Sporting News)
Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2022
Posted: December 6, 2021 Filed under: 21st Century | Tags: Baseball, Buck O'Neil, Bud Fowler, Gil Hodges, history, Jim Kaat, Major League Baseball, Minnie Miñoso, MLB, National Baseball Hall of Fame, Negro Leagues, sports, Tony Oliva 6 CommentsResults from the Hall of Fame Selection Ceremonies are in, and a total of six new members will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022.
The Golden Days Era Committee voted in the following new members:
- Gil Hodges
- Jim Kaat
- Minnie Miñoso
- Tony Oliva
The Early Baseball Era Committee has elected the following new members:
- Bud Fowler
- Buck O’Neil
Congrats to these players and to their families!
From the Early Baseball Era Ballot, Buck O’Neil and Bud Fowler have been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. pic.twitter.com/sNl8HNw510
— MLB (@MLB) December 5, 2021
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Mets, Brooklyn Dodgers legend Gil Hodges has been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame:
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 5, 2021
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Right where he belongs.
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) December 5, 2021
The late Chicago White Sox legend Minnie Miñoso has been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Golden Days Era Committee! pic.twitter.com/v9X51TFp1r
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BREAKING: #MNTwins greats Tony Oliva and Jim Kaat elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame via Golden Days Era Committee decision. @MillerStrib has the story https://t.co/BUZ1ahSwpa pic.twitter.com/sc0hP80jBP
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 5, 2021
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Hall of Fame Selection Ceremonies
Posted: December 5, 2021 Filed under: 21st Century | Tags: Baseball, Buck O'Neil, history, Kansas City Monarchs, Major League Baseball, MLB, National Baseball Hall of Fame, Negro Leagues, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, sports Leave a commentFor anyone who is interested, this afternoon, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum will be live streaming the Hall of Fame Selection Ceremonies, beginning at 4:00 p.m. Central Time. The ceremonies will reveal results of the Early Baseball Era and Golden Days Era Committees vote, and of notable consideration for the Hall of Fame is the great Buck O’Neil.
The event will be streamed via NLBM’s Facebook here.
You can find additional information from the Kansas City Star here.
Buck O’Neil is on Hall of Fame Early Baseball Era ballot. Shown here with the KC Monarchs, he was grandson of a slave & became one of the great storytellers of the Negro Leagues. Later coached & scouted for @Cubs. Read more in @sabr BioProject https://t.co/30Dhq1qVB3 pic.twitter.com/gfeUPqBJpq
— SABR BioProject (@SABRbioproject) December 4, 2021
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Thanks as ever to @nlbmprez for his time and candor, and also appreciated further perspective from Negro Leagues historian Phil Dixon:
— Vahe Gregorian (@vgregorian) December 3, 2021
Why the ‘one place to be on Sunday’ is the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum https://t.co/6nbNKLQvKt
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Tell a friend, especially if your friend is on the Early Baseball Era @BaseballHall committee –
— MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) December 4, 2021
An all-new 𝑩𝑳𝑨𝑪𝑲 𝑫𝑰𝑨𝑴𝑶𝑵𝑫𝑺 is out now wherever you get your podcasts, w/ @NLBMPrez & @JPosnanski on the HOF case for the GREAT Buck O’Neil:
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Will the 2nd time be the charm for Buck O’Neil’s @baseballhall induction? @kcur reporter, @GregEchlin, recounts Buck’s bid 15 yrs after barely missing! @Royals @NLBMuseumKC @KCMO @QuintonLucasKC @VisitKC https://t.co/9ndMCUAyNb
— Bob Kendrick (@nlbmprez) December 5, 2021
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This day in baseball: Joe Mauer named AL MVP
Posted: November 23, 2021 Filed under: 21st Century, This day in baseball | Tags: American League, Baseball, history, Joe Mauer, Major League Baseball, Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award, Minnesota Twins, MLB, MVP, sports 2 CommentsJoe Mauer was named Most Valuable Player for the American League on November 23, 2009. In spite of missing the first month of the season with a back injury, Mauer received 27 of 28 first place votes from the BBWAA to become the fifth Twin in history to earn MVP honors.
Joe Mauer in 2008 (Wikipedia)
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