Jeffrey Stuart
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Aug 06
Steve Hamilton, From the Nats to the “Folly Floater.”
By Jeff StuartOn June 24, 1970 two of Yankee Steve Hamilton‘s “Folly Floater” pitches retired Cleveland’s Tony Horton, a very good hitter, at the Bronx in New York to end the top of the 9th. That earned him a place in baseball history. The Yankees trailed the Indians badly and had no chance of beating …
Aug 05
The Nats’ Claude Osteen Pitched Among Giants
Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in 1957, lefthander Claude Osteen was traded to Washington for Dave Sisler in November 1961.In November 1963, Gil Hodges told Ben Olan of the Associated Press that he had high hopes for the 24 year-old Osteen. “He has all the tools to be a 15-game winner for us,” Hodges said. …
Aug 05
Clint Courtney – A Lasting Impression in Washington and Elsewhere
By Jeff StuartIt is not surprising that Hall of Famer Rogers Hornsby, who had a reputation for being hardnosed, noticed the young catcher Clint Courtney when he managed the Beaumont Roughnecks, a Yankees AA Farm Team in the Texas League in 1950.Clint Though he was an All-State Basketball player in High School, Clint was short …
Jul 22
Here’s Mudcat In Your Eye Again
By Jeff StuartBaseball players are notoriously superstitious. But on July 2, 1960, at Griffith Stadium, the Senators promotional staff implored their fans to be. It was “Beat Mudcat” day at the Stadium. There were 2000 rabbits’ feet and 2000 “Beat Mudcat” buttons given out before the game to the crowd of 11,331. A group of …
Jul 20
Dick Bosman Could Pitch
By Jeff Stuart Dick Bosman could pitch. Consider for a minute that he finished with the lowest ERA, 2.19. in the American League in 1969. Am achievement under appreciated in Washington and elsewhere I think. Jim Palmer and Mike Cuellar of the Orioles finished 2nd and third respectively. Cuellar won the Cy Young based on …
Jul 18
Chuck Stobbs and the Lucky Charms
By Jeff StuartOn Dec 10, 1952, the Washington Senators traded Cuban Mike Fornieles to the Chicago White Sox for Chuck Stobbs, a 23 year old who broke in with the Red Sox at the age of 17 and already had 40 big league wins.”He doesn’t overpower anybody with his speed,” said manager Bucky Harris.”But he …
Jul 14
Hyde and Abernethy Firing from down below
By Jeff StuartIn the 1950s, two of the most interesting Washington Senators, Dick Hyde and Ted Abernethy reintroduced submarine pitching to baseball. They were not the first. Russ Christopher of the Indians threw that way in the early 40’s and before that there were Carl Mays and Elden Auker. Pittsburgh’s Kent Tekulve and Kansas City’s …
Jun 17
Bob Wolff’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Speech.
Elections to the Baseball Hall of Fame. For 1995 the Veterans Committee. selected four people: Richie Ashburn, Leon Day, William Hulbert, and Vic Willis. The Baseball Writers’ Association of America selected Mike Schmidt. Bob Wolff received the Ford C. Frick Award honoring a baseball broadcaster. Ralph Kiner: Thank you. As you probably know the winner …
Jun 09
The Rain, The Park, and The 1969 All-Star Game
By Jeff Stuart With a torrential rain storm raging outside on Tuesday evening, July 22 the All-Stars remained dry and shot the breeze in the clubhouses. A photographer took the opportunity to snap a picture of Reggie Jackson of Oakland and Frank Howard of the Senators. Jackson had 37 home runs at mid season. Hoeard …
Jun 05
1960 Senators
1960 WASHINGTON SENATORS Front Row: Throneberry Consolo, Clary, Coach Mele, Coach McCullough, Manager Lavagetti, Coach Swift, Allison, Kralick, Hernandez, Lee.Middle Row: Trainer Lentz, Killebrew, Dobbeck, Fischer, Gardnr, Whisenant, Battey, Green, Valo, Stobbs, LemonBack Row: Ramos, Pascual, Becquer, Moore, Bertoia, Naragon, Clevenger, Valdivielso, Woodeshick.Seated in front, Batboy Baxter, and Ballboys Frazier, McWhorter, and Hubscher.
