On This Day in Baseball May 26, 1993
The StartingNine.com Blog shares that it was on this day in 1993 where Outfieler Jose Canseco misplayed a ball hit by Cleveland Indians infielder Carlos Martinez. The ball bounced off of Conseco noggin while he was tracking it on the warning track, and then went over the fence for a HR.
Baseball's Grand Old Man
Playing Days (1886-1896):
-A journeyman catcher known for his intelligence and leadership, not raw power.
-Briefly managed Pittsburgh before establishing the Philadelphia Athletics in 1901.
Early A's Dynasty (1901-1914):
-Built a powerhouse team based on pitching, defense, and smart baserunning.
-Won six of the first 14 American League pennants, establishing the A's as a dominant force.
-Developed stars like Eddie Plank and Nap Lajoie, ushering in a new era of strategic baseball.
Post-Dynasty Struggles (1915-1928):
-Failed to replicate early success, often trading away star players due to financial constraints.
-Faced criticism for his stubborn adherence to old-school tactics amidst the rise of the "live-ball" era.
Second A's Dynasty (1929-1931):
-Unearthed another generation of superstars like Al Simmons and Mickey Cochrane.
-Won two consecutive World Series, silencing his critics and proving his adaptability.
Later Years and Legacy (1932-1956):
-He continued managing into his 80s, winning over 3,700 games, a record that still stands.
-He Was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937, a testament to his unparalleled longevity and impact.
Bobby Cox
Turk Broda - 100 Greatest NHL Players
This Day in Hockey History – June 3
The HookedonHockey.com site shares some great NHL historic events from June 3:
1955 – The Red Wings and Bruins made a monster nine-player trade, and most notably, the legendary Terry Sawchuck.
1998 – Dallas Stars, Jamie Langenbrunner scored the overtime winner just 46 seconds into the period…from center ice!
This Day In Baseball June 18 - Hidden Ball Trick
This Day in Baseball the website brings some great items each day. For June 18 here is a fascinating one:
1919 - St. Louis Browns third baseman, Jimmy Austin used the old hidden ball trick with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, on Red Sox catcher Wally Schang to end the game.
New York Rangers
Baseball History Unpacked for May 22
Do You Believe in Magic? - David Krell
June 9th in 1980s Baseball
J. Daniel bring us more 80sBaseball.com events for June 9 and among the many are:
1981 - Tony Gwynn is drafted by both the Padres and the San Diego Clippers.
1982 - Biff Pocoroba goes 5 for 5 and drives in 5 RBIs.
1984 - Greg Luzinski becomes just the 10th player in history to hit grand slams in back-to-back games.