Joe McCarthy the winningest manager in history

Joe McCarthy the winningest manager in history 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...

Fred Lynn great coming out party

Fred Lynn great coming out party He 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...

Stan Coveleski and Waite Hoyt are voted into the Hall of Fame

Stan Coveleski and Waite Hoyt are voted into the Hall of Fame 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...

Sullivan’s the first father son team to play in World Series

Sullivan’s the first father son team to play in World Series 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....