Clark Griffith
Born November 20, 1869, was Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher and Outfielder Clark Griffith. This legend was a pioneer of baseball and had the lowest ERA of any pitcher of his time playing. Griffith played with the St. Louis Browns, Boston Reds, Chicago Colts, and Chicago Orphans. Later, he stayed on the bench, serving as the player-manager for the Chicago White Stockings and New York Highlanders ball clubs.
Harry Hooper
Born August 24, 1887, in Bell Station, California, was Baseball Hall of Fame Right Fielder Harry Hooper. As a member of the Boston Red Sox, Hooper and his teammates won the World Series in 1912, 15, 16, and 18.
He is the all-time career leader in assists by a right fielder. During several seasons with Boston, he teamed up with Duffy Lewis and Tris Speaker to form the Golden Outfield, one of the best outfield trios in baseball history.
He is the all-time career leader in assists by a right fielder. During several seasons with Boston, he teamed up with Duffy Lewis and Tris Speaker to form the Golden Outfield, one of the best outfield trios in baseball history.
On This Day in Baseball May 30, 1982
Baltimore Orioles rookie shortstop Cal Ripken starts the first of what will be a Major League record 2,632 consecutive games played streak, spanning 17 seasons. Against the Blue Jays at Memo… — thestartingnine.wordpress.com
The StartingNine.com Blog provides us with On This Day In Baseball History: May 30, 1982 - when Cal Ripken Jr. started his streak.
Baseball History Unpacked - June 13
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. This was one of the best Cubs trades ever. — www.bleedcubbieblue.com
The BleedCubbieBlue.com crew goes all out to share some top moments on baseball for June 13 including:
1994 - Ryne Sandberg of the Chicago Cubs gives up $16 million in salary by announcing his retirement at the age of 34.
Baseball History on June 18 from the Baseball Almanac
Baseball history on June 18, including every baseball player who was born on June 18, died on June 18, made their debut on June 18, and ended their big league career on June 18, by Baseball Almanac. — www.baseball-almanac.com
BaseballAlmanac.com delivers some fascinating topics that occurred on June 18 like:
-1938 - Babe Ruth is signed as a Dodgers coach for the rest of the season. He is in uniform for batting demonstrations the following day.
-1953 - Red Sox rookie outfielder Gene Stephens becomes the only A.L. player to get three hits in the same inning.
Baseball History on June 13 from the Baseball Almanac
Baseball history on June 13, including every baseball player who was born on June 13, died on June 13, made their debut on June 13, and ended their big league career on June 13, by Baseball Almanac. — www.baseball-almanac.com
The Baseball Almanac website carries a plethora of June 13 events like:
-1905 - Christy Mathewson of the New York Giants pitched his second career no-hitter.
-1948 - Number 3 is retired in honor of Babe Ruth at Yankee Stadium.
This Day In Baseball June 6
The ThisDayinBseball.com website provides dozens of June 6 events including these gems:
-1921 - New York Yankees slugger Babe Ruth becomes the 20th-century home run leader.
-1921 - Bill Gatewood of the Detroit Stars pitches the first no-hitter in the history of the Negro National League.
-1939 - Bert and George Bebble and Carl Stotz form the Little League organization in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
-1965 – Switch-hitter Tom Tresh connects for three consecutive home runs in the New York Yankees’ 12 – 0 rout of the Chicago White Sox.
-1971 – Willie Mays hits a 12th-inning home run.
-1921 - New York Yankees slugger Babe Ruth becomes the 20th-century home run leader.
-1921 - Bill Gatewood of the Detroit Stars pitches the first no-hitter in the history of the Negro National League.
-1939 - Bert and George Bebble and Carl Stotz form the Little League organization in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
-1965 – Switch-hitter Tom Tresh connects for three consecutive home runs in the New York Yankees’ 12 – 0 rout of the Chicago White Sox.
-1971 – Willie Mays hits a 12th-inning home run.
Baseball History Unpacked - June 17
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. Today’s feature had his hitting suit on in 1971. — www.bleedcubbieblue.com
The BleedCubbieBlue.com crew goes all out to share some top moments on baseball for June 16 including:
1971 - Don Kessinger of the Chicago Cubs goes 6 for 6, with five singles and a double vs. Cards.
Baseball History Unpacked - June 19
The BleedCubbieBlue.com folks give us these items of June 19 relevance:
-1900 - In a great pitching duel, Clark Griffith of the Chicago Orphans and Rube Waddell of the Pittsburgh Pirates match shutouts during 13 innings.
-1913 - Wilbur Good hits the first pinch-hit home run in Chicago Cubs history, off Grover Alexander.
-1900 - In a great pitching duel, Clark Griffith of the Chicago Orphans and Rube Waddell of the Pittsburgh Pirates match shutouts during 13 innings.
-1913 - Wilbur Good hits the first pinch-hit home run in Chicago Cubs history, off Grover Alexander.
Baseball History Unpacked - June 3
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. This one struck out in the clutch. — www.bleedcubbieblue.com
The BleedCubbieBlue.com crew goes all out to share some top moments on baseball for June 3 including:
-1911 - Chicago Cubs slugger Frank Schulte hits a grand slam off Rube Marquard to beat the New York Giants, 8-4.
-1953 - Congress cites the research of New York City librarian Robert Henderson in proving that Alexander Cartwright founded baseball and not Abner Doubleday.
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