Marty Kutyna
Packaged for Curt Flood then catcher & future Bosox owner Haywood Sullivan, Marty Kutyna also caught a ceremonial first pitch from JFK.
Read More > Ben Chapman
Remembered for his racist taunts aimed at Jackie Robinson, Ben Chapman played in the first four All Star games and hit .302 in 15 MLB seasons.
Read More >Denny McLain
The last man to win 30 games in a season, Denny McLain played in 3 All Star games, won 108 games, two Cy Youngs, & an MVP from 1965-69.
Read More >Ollie Pickering
On April 24, 1901 right fielder Ollie Pickering of the Cleveland Blues became the first batter in the history of the American League.
Read More >Spence Harris
Though he played 4 MLB seasons, Spence Harris holds the minor league record for hits, runs, and doubles. He finished with 3,632 hits as a pro.
Read More >Bill Dinneen
Bill Dinneen was the winning pitcher in 3 games in the 1st World Series in 1903; 30 years later he was the plate umpire in the first All Star game.
Read More >Jack Glasscock
The National League’s batting champion of 1890 with a .336 average, Jack Glasscock was the top shortstop during baseball’s bare-handed era.
Read More >Minnie Minoso
Bill James said of Minnie Minoso, “Had he gotten the chance to play when he was 21 years old, I think he’d probably be rated among the top thirty players of all time.”
Read More >Doc Cramer
Doc Cramer retired as baseball’s all-time leader in outfield putouts and in games played by a centerfielder. He also tallied 2,705 career hits.
Read More >Wes Ferrell
A six-time 20-game winner, Wes Ferrell hit a Major League record 37 homers as a pitcher. His brother Rick Ferrell is in the Hall of Fame.
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