Jan 26
January 26 Senators Birthdays Eli Eldo Cates B Jan. 26, 1877 D May 29, 1964 Single Season Senator Eli Cates would play in 22 games with the 1908 Senators, pitching in 19 and filling in at 2nd base for another 3. Cates would post a 4-8 record with a 2.51 ERA. Eli Cates career record …
Jul 22
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 …
Feb 01
8th Annual D.C. Baseball History Meeting Remembering the 15th Anniversary of the 2005 Washington Nationals Celebrating The 2019 MLB World Series Champions Local Player makes debut in 2006 Hosted by Mark Hornbaker Our emcees are Ed “Scoreboard Boy” Baruch & Bill “Batboy” Turner Save the Date – Saturday, February 8, 2020 *Time of Meeting – …
Dec 16
7th Annual D.C. Baseball History MeetingHosted by Mark Hornbaker Our emcees are Ed “Scoreboard Boy” Baruch & Bill “Batboy” TurnerSaturday, February 9, 2019Meeting:11:00 AM – 5:30 PM / Dinner: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Hilton Garden Inn7301 Waverly StreetBethesda, MD 20814 The afternoon event is free to attend. Seating capacity 80, ** Line up of …
