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Vintage Baseball Reflections

This Day In Baseball

Baseball is told to you by the players and announcers from the Golden Era. Interviews, highlights, radio shows, and much more.

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21:43

Lew Burdette - He was the original Mark Fidrych -...

Vintage Baseball Reflections ·

2024/02/06

When he posed for his 1959 Topps baseball card, Lew Burdette grabbed teammate Warren Spahn’s glove and pretended to be a lefty. Topps missed the joke and printed the card with the error.Burdette would sign his name “Lewis” on his contracts, and would alternate between “Lou” and “Lew” for autograph-seekers. He said he really didn’t care how his first name (which was actually his middle name) was spelled.Years before Mark Fidrych became famous for talking to the baseball, Lew Burdette used the same

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12:04

Don Hoak unsong hero - February 5 - This Day in...

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2024/02/05

Born: Sunday, February 05, 1928 in Roulette, PA USAHe was the kind of player who’s worth doesn’t always show up in the box score, but yet his determination and aggressiveness to win made him one of the most valuable players on the world championship of 1960. Don Hoak, nicknamed Tiger by Dodger pitcher Clem Labine because he was always starting fights, was a solid fielder who twice led the circuit in fielding percentage at third base who also would contribute at the plate, hitting over .280 in three

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09:28

Joe McCarthy the winningest manager in history - This...

Vintage Baseball Reflections ·

2024/02/04

February 4, 1957, manager Joe McCarthy and outfielder Sam Crawford are elected to the Hall of Fame. McCarthy, the winningest manager in history, won nine pennants and four consecutive World Championships with the New York Yankees. Crawford, one of the greatest hitters of the dead-ball era, finished his career with 309 triples, first on the all-time list. Some have challenged Sam Crawford's status as a Hall of Famer, but the truth is that Crawford was one of the best sluggers of his era, hands down

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16:25

Fredric Michael Lynn was born on February 3, 1952 -...

Vintage Baseball Reflections ·

2024/02/03

Fredric Michael Lynn was born on February 3, 1952He arrived on the big league scene like a bolt of lightning through the evening sky. Fred Lynn played in his first game on September 5, 1974 and proceeded to smash major league pitching to the tune of a .419 batting average and a .698 slugging average over his first 15 games. He followed that up with one of the greatest rookie seasons of all time, leading the Red Sox to the World Series and earning the Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player, and

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10:54

Stan Coveleski and Waite Hoyt are voted into the...

Vintage Baseball Reflections ·

2024/02/02

February 2, 1969 – Pitchers Stan Coveleski and Waite Hoyt are voted into the Hall of Fame by the Special Veterans Committee.Stan Coveleski learned control as a youngster by throwing rocks at tin cans that swung from a tree. Though he pitched a shutout in his first big league start with the Athletics in 1912, it was the spitball he later learned in the Minor Leagues. in 1913-1915, earning a permanent spot in the big leagues in 1916 when the Indians bought his contract.Using a fluttering spitball that

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13:15

Billy Sullivan Jr the first father son team to play...

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2024/02/01

Feb 1 1875 Billy Sullivan born is born, he will debut in 1898. Despite being a notoriously poor hitter, Billy Sullivan is generally regarded as one of the best defensive catchers of the Deadball Era.In 1901, Sullivan jumped to the Chicago White Sox of the new American League and was the catcher in the circuit's first game, collecting a pair of hits in an 8-2 Chicago victory over the Cleveland Blues on April 24. He batted only .245 that season, but would never again top .229, hitting as low as .162

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08:41

Rogers Hornsby amazing streak January 31 - This Day...

Vintage Baseball Reflections ·

2024/01/31

On January 31 1927 – National League President John Heydler rules that Rogers Hornsby cannot continue to both hold stock in the St. Louis Cardinals and play for the New York Giants. Seemingly oblivious, the Cards’ board of directors, meeting in St. Louis, votes stockholders a 10% dividend, earning Hornsby $2916 for his 1167 shares.Hornsby had a fabulous stretch from 1921-1925. For that five-year period, his average season included a .402 batting average, 120 RBI, 123 runs scored, 216 hits, 41

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09:21

Sandy Amoros makes the catch - This Day in Baseball -...

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2024/01/30

January 30, 1930 Sandy Amoros is born in Matanzas, CubaAt 20 he made the 1950 Central American and Caribbean Games, Amorós led Cuba to a Gold Medal with 6 home runs in 7 games. He then turned to America to turn pro, first playing for the New York Cubans in the Negro Leagues in 1950 and in the Dominican Republic during the summer of 1951, he will finally debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers August 22, 1952.He was a good hitter with a keen eye, not quite a regular he did play in over 100 games in both 1955

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08:31

Goose Goslin credits an interview for his Hall Call -...

Vintage Baseball Reflections ·

2024/01/28

On January 28, 1968 — Goose Goslin, a former Washington Senator and Detroit Tigers Tiger outfielder who retired with a career .316 batting average after playing in five World Series, and Kiki Cuyler, a .321 career hitter who won four stolen base crowns while running the bases for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs, are elected into the Hall of Fame by a unanimous vote of the Veterans Committee. Goslin believed his enshrinement in Cooperstown was helped by his interview that was shared in

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07:39

Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker get cleared for fixing games...

Vintage Baseball Reflections ·

2024/01/27

On January 27 1927 -- Citing accuserDutch Leonard'srefusal to appear at the hearings ofJanuary 5th,CommissionerKenesaw Mountain Landisissues a lengthy decision clearingTy CobbandTris Speakerof any game-fixing charges. Landis orders thePhiladelphia Athleticsto reinstate Cobb and theWashington Senatorsto restore Speaker. Both are then madefree agents. Philadelphia ownerConnie Mackwill sign Cobb onFebruary 8th, and Speaker will sign with Washington onJanuary 31stfor a reported $35,000.Joe Wood

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09:38

Ford Frick ushers in new deadball era - This Day in...

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2024/01/26

On January 26, 1963, Alarmed by such increased home run numbers across the Majors, Ford Frick convinced the owners to agree to having the strike zone widened before the 1963 season. The zone will stretch from the top of the batter’s shoulders to the bottom of the knees. The committee hopes the return to the 1950s strike zone will result in a decrease in runs scored.The results will exceed the committee’s expectations, in 1962 teams average 4.46 runs per game, in 1963 that number dropped to 3.95 and

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10:54

Lefty Gomez - SOLD by Bombers - This Day in Baseball...

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2024/01/25

On January 25, 1943, the Yankees sell futureHall of Famer Lefty Gomez to the rival Boston Braves. Gomez will never pitch ina game for the Braves, who decided to release the veteran southpaw. Gomez willeventually sign with the Washington Senators.Gomezwill make 1 start for the Senators, and never pitch again allowing 3 runs over4.2 innings.Years before Joe DiMaggio came out of SF, theBay Area produced Vernon Louis Gomez, a talented and colorful left-handedhurler. "Lefty" starred for the Yankees

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07:18

The original hit king - Gorgeus George Sisler - This...

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2024/01/24

On January 24, 1939, the baseball writersselectEddieCollins,Willie KeelerandGeorge Sislerto the Hall of Fame.George Sisler never played on a pennant winner and he wasn't a slugger, but in spiteof that he earned a reputation as the best first baseman in the first 30 yearsof the 20th century. The greatest player in St. Louis Browns' history, he twicebatted over .400, and his 257 hits in 1920, hitting 420 for the season, his hitrecord remained a modern major league record. later broken by Ichiro

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06:44

Jackie Robinson completes his baseball journey...

Vintage Baseball Reflections ·

2024/01/23

OnJanuary 231962— PitcherBob Fellerand infielderJackie Robinsonareelectedto theHall of Fameby theBaseball Writers Association of Americain their first year of eligibility.Jackie Robinson burst onto the scene in 1947, breaking baseball’s color barrier and bringing the Negro leagues’ electrifying style of play to the Majors. He quickly became baseball’s top drawing card and a symbol of hope to millions of Americans. With Robinson as the catalyst, the Dodgers won six pennants in his 10 seasons. He

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12:34

Robin Roberts & The Whiz Kids January 22 - This Day...

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2024/01/22

OnJanuary 221976— PitchersRobinRobertsandBob Lemonarevoted into the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America.Roberts led the National League in starts and innings pitched for five straightseasons and was tops in victories for four consecutive years on his way to 286career wins. Lemon earned 20 victories six times and won 207 career games.RobinRoberts was the ace of the Phillies staff for most of his 14 years in abrilliant 19-season Major League career. The durable workhorse with a

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19:45

Dizzy Dean gaines the HOF Call and recalls teammates...

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2024/01/21

OnJanuary 21, 1953, pitcherDizzy Deanand outfielderAl Simmonsare elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. The Baseball Writers’ Association of America surprisingly bypasses former New York Yankees greatJoe DiMaggioin his first year on the Hall of Fame ballot.DiMaggio will gain an election two years later.Dean gathers 209 votes while Simmons’ total of 199 is one more than needed. The colorful Dean had a .644 career winning percentage and won 120 games from 1932 through 1936, including 30 wins in 1934

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07:20

Ted Williams makes a perfect pitch January 20 - This...

Vintage Baseball Reflections ·

2024/01/20

OnJanuary 201966— The Baseball Writers Association of Americaelects former Boston Red Sox outfielderTed Williamsto the Hall of Fame. Williams, the lastmajor league batter to hit .400, receives 282 of a possible 302 votes. He wonthe Triple Crown twice, the American League MVP Award twice, and produced thehighest career on-base percentage of all time (.483), even though he lost fiveyears to military service.American League Triple Crown: 1942 and 1946. In neither ofthose years did Williams win the MVP

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09:00

Stan Musial Enlists for WWII - This Day in Baseball -...

Vintage Baseball Reflections ·

2024/01/19

On January 19, 1945, media reports say that Stan “The Man” Musial will enlist in the U.S. military for duty in World War II. Musial will miss the entire 1945 season before returning to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1946.January 19, 1949 – Stan Musialannounced he had purchased half interest in the former 66 Café operated byJulius “Biggie” Garagnani. The restaurant, at 6435 Chippewa would be known asStan Musial and Biggies, Stan said. The National League batting champion andMVP was in the midst of a

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06:39

Bob Feller - Returns from World War II - This Day in...

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2024/01/18

On January 18, 1950, star right-handerBob Feller tells the Cleveland Indians that he should receive a cut in payafter a subpar 15-14 season in 1949. The Indians agree to the suggestion,cutting the future Hall of Famer’s pay by $20,000. Feller will receive a salaryof $45,000 in 1950.A farmboy from Van Meter, Iowa, in 1936 Feller was only 17when he struck out eight members of the St. Louis Cardinals in three innings ofan exhibition game. After this awesome display of pitching, Feller was advisedto

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13:35

January 17 - Carl Hubbell gets rewarded - This Day in...

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2024/01/17

OnJanuary17,1934,the New York Giants come to contract terms with National League Most ValuablePlayerCarlHubbell. “The King,” who won league honors unanimously in1933, will earn $18,000 for the upcoming season. The Giants will be wellrewarded as Hubbell will lead the league in ERA, CG and SV’s and finish 9th inthe MVP Voting.The 1934 season is best remembered forHubbell’shistoric achievement in the All-Star Game, when he struckout five straight future Hall of Famers, none of them familiar with

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