March 8 Senators Birthdays John Needles Bentley B Mar. 8, 1895 D Oct. 29, 1969 Debuting with the Senators in September of 1913, pitcher Jack Bentley would spend portions of the next 3 seasons in a Washington uniform. His most active season with the Senators would be 1914 when he’d post a 5-7 record with …
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D.C. Baseball History
Mar 07
This Date in Washington Senators History – Jeff Burroughs Birthday
March 7 Senators Birthdays Jeffrey Alan Burroughs B Mar. 7, 1951 Still Living A first round draft pick of the Washington Senators in June of 1969, outfielder Jeff Burroughs would get his first taste of the major leagues in July of 1970. Playing 6 games for the Senators, Burroughs would go 2 for 12 with …
Mar 06
This Date in Washington Senators History
March 6 Senators Birthdays Theodore Wade Abernathy B Mar. 6, 1933 D Dec. 16, 2004 Pitcher Ted Abernathy’s career took him to 7 teams (including 2 separate stints with the Chicago Cubs) over 14 seasons in 18 years. Signed by the Washington Senators before the start of the 1952 season, Abernathy would debut with the …
Mar 06
Clyde “Rabbit” Robinson – Update
Yesterday was William Clyde “Rabbit” Robinson’s birthday. In Art Audley’s This Date in Washington Senators History that was posted yesterday Art writes we have no record of how Robinson made his way to Detroit where he played in 101 games in 1904, hitting .241. Well a couple of our writers sent me e-mail to let …
Mar 05
Former Senators Don Mincher passes away
Donald Ray Mincher a former Minnesota Twin and baseball lifer in every sense of the word passed away yesterday in Huntsville, Alabama after a lengthy illness at the age of 73. Mincher was signed by the Chicago White Sox as an amateur free agent prior to the 1956 season and in the process passed up …
Mar 05
This Date in Washington Senators History
March 5 Senators Birthdays Ramon Garcia B Mar. 5, 1924 D Dec. 25, 2001 Another member of the Cuban Connection, pitcher Ramon Garcia spent approximately 6 weeks with the 1948 Senators. Pitching in 4 games, Garcia would depart Washington with no W/L record and an ERA of 17.18. Ramon Garcia career record William Clyde (Rabbit) …
Mar 04
The Early Days – Ladies Day
Throughout the early years of baseball in the District the local supporters had to deal with losing teams, so-called “tail-enders.” Still the team’s followers were ardent and even a modest winning streak would cause a buzz of excitement. While the majority of rooters were government workers a note worthy number of the fans were women, …
Mar 04
This Date in Washington Senators History
March 4 Senators Birthdays Jose Acosta B Mar. 4, 1891 D Nov. 16, 1977 A early member of the Senators Cuban Connection, pitcher Jose Acosta would arrive in the major leagues as a 29 year old rookie. Pitching for the Senators in 1920 and 1921, Acosta would post an identical record of 5-4 in both …
Mar 03
This Day in D.C. Baseball History – The Early Days
3 March 1877 [1] Birthday of Arthur “Doc” Hillebrand. Hillebrand was considered to be one of the top pitchers of his generation. He was compared to Christy Mathewson and it was an apt description. Both were strong, imposing athletes. Hillebrand was a star athlete at Princeton University and his exploits on the football gridiron, he …
Mar 03
This Date in Washington Senators History
March 3 Senators Birthdays Bartholomew Joseph (Bert) Griffith B Mar. 3, 1896 D May 5, 1973 No relation to Senators owner Clark Griffith, Bert Griffith was an outfileder and occasional 1st baseman who debuted with the Brooklyn Robins in April of 1922. Playing in 106 games his rookie season, Griffith would hit .308 with 22 …
