Jim Delsing
Jim Delsing pinch ran for Eddie Gaedel in 1951. Al Kaline made his big league debut when he replaced Delsing in the 6th inning on June 25, 1953.
Read More > Herb Score
Herb Score was the Rookie of the Year, led the AL in Ks twice & won 20 games, all before the age of 24. He was inducted into the Indians HoF in 2006.
Read More >Jim Fregosi
Gold Glove shortstop Jim Fregosi made six All Star teams with the Angels earning induction into the team’s HoF and the retirement of his #11.
Read More >Jack Fisher
A walking trivia answer, Jack Fisher threw the 1st pitch at Shea Stadium, gave up Ted Williams’ final hit and homer as well as Roger Maris’ #60.
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 >Chuck Tanner
Remembered as the skipper of the We Are Family 1979 Pirates, Chuck Tanner also homered on the first pitch of his first at bat as a Major Leaguer.
Read More >Hal Trosky
Hal Trosky was on his way to the HoF before being sidelined by chronic migraines. In 1936 he hit .343 with 42 homers, 162 RBI & 405 total bases.
Read More >Lena Blackburne
Today every professional baseball team in America today uses Blackburne’s Rubbing Mud to rub down baseballs before they’re game-ready.
Read More >Billy Pierce
Billy Pierce of the White Sox tallied 155 wins during 1950s – the most of any American League left-handed pitcher during that time.
Read More >Harold Baines
Harold Baines batted .300 in eight different seasons and .324 in 31 career post-season games. He finished with 2,866 hits in his 22-year career.
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