Born September 14, 1869, in Madison, Wisconsin, was Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher, Kid Nichols.This legendary hurler was a three-time National League wins leader; All-Time Saves Leader for the period of 1899–1906. The organizations he played on include the Boston Beaneaters, St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies and he was also the manager of the Cardinals from 1904–05.
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Kid Nichols
This day in baseball September 14 1869 Future Hall of Famer Kid Nichols was born in Madison, Wisconsin. — thisdayinbaseball.com
Born September 14, 1869, in Madison, Wisconsin, was Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher Kid Nichols. This legendary hurler was a three-time National League wins leader and All-Time Saves Leader for 1899–1906. The organizations he played on include the Boston Beaneaters, St. Louis Cardinals, and Philadelphia Phillies, and he was also the Cardinals manager from 1904–05.
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1949- Three-Finger Brown, Charlie Gehringer, and Kid Nichols inducted into the Hall of Fame.
1957 - Ted Williams hits three home runs in the Boston Red Sox’ 9-3 win over the Cleveland Indians.
1966 - The Red Sox played the Indians in Cleveland and three home runs were lost to the rain out. (Boston- George Scott,Indians -Jose Azcue and Leon Wagner)
1949- Three-Finger Brown, Charlie Gehringer, and Kid Nichols inducted into the Hall of Fame.
1957 - Ted Williams hits three home runs in the Boston Red Sox’ 9-3 win over the Cleveland Indians.
1966 - The Red Sox played the Indians in Cleveland and three home runs were lost to the rain out. (Boston- George Scott,Indians -Jose Azcue and Leon Wagner)
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