Nine New Pages Added by Mark Hornbaker This morning I added nine new pages to the site. Each page will have data about each of the Washington professional baseball franchises. The information used in these new pages are provided from our friends at retrosheet.org. D.C. Baseball Records – Click on team name for more information. …
Feb 13
This Date in Washington Senators History
February 13 1934 The Cleveland Indians sign future Hall Of Famer Sam Rice. Rice, who played for the Senators from 1915 through 1933 and appeared in all 3 of the World Series that the Senators played in, will finish his career with a final season in Cleveland, ending his playing days with 2,987 hits. Reportedly …
Feb 12
Nine New Pages Added
This morning I added nine new pages to the site. Each page will have data about each of the Washington professional baseball franchises. The information used in these new pages are provided from our friends at retrosheet.org. D.C. Baseball Records – Click on team name for more information. Washington Nationals (1872-1873) – NEW Washington Nationals …
Feb 12
This Date in Washington Senators History
February 12 Senators Birthdays Leonard Shenoff Randle B Feb. 12, 1949 Still Living Originally selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the amateur draft of 1967, Len Randle would not sign with the Cardinals. In June 1970 the Washington Senators would select Randle in the amateur draft. This time he would sign and join the …
Feb 11
This Date in Washington Senators History
February 11 Senators Birthdays James Edward Ryan B Feb. 11, 1863 D Oct. 26, 1923 Born during the American Civil War, Jimmy Ryan is one of many outstanding players from the 19th century whose career has been seemingly forgotten by baseball historians. Beginning his major league playing days with the Chicago White Stockings late in …
Feb 10
Founder of Baseball-Reference.com to speak in Columbia
The Bob Davids Chapter of SABR is having their monthly Talkin’ Baseball tomorrow morning at 9:00am. The guest speaker for tomorrow’s gathering is Sean Foreman the founder of Baseball-Reference.com. The monthly gathering of Talkin’ Baseball first started on April 10, 1999 and is going strong almost 13 years later. To view the list of past …
Feb 10
This Date in Washington Senators History
February 10 Senators Birthdays Rexford Paul Dawson B Feb. 10, 1889 D Oct. 20, 1958 One Game Wonder Rex Dawson was served his cup of coffee on October 3rd of 1913. Pitching just 1 inning, Dawson would give up 1 hit and strike out 1, leaving with a perfect ERA of 0.00. Rex Dawson career …
Feb 09
This Date in Washington Senators History
February 9 1924 – Washington Senators owner Clark Griffith names 2B Bucky Harris, last year’s team captain as the new Nationals’ manager. Harris, had annoyed Griffith by playing pro basketball over the winter, in violation of his contract. The Senators would go on to win the American League pennant and their only World Series against …
Feb 08
This Date in Washington Senators History
February 8 Senators Birthdays Joseph Black B Feb. 8, 1924 D May 17, 2002 Pitcher Joe Black gained fame, and “Rookie Of The Year” honors, when he came on the major league scene in 1952, posting a 15-4 record with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Black would go 1-2 in the 1952 World Series, in the process …
Feb 07
This Date in Washington Senators History
February 7 Senators Birthdays Baldomero (Mel) Almada B Feb. 7, 1913 D Aug. 13, 1988 Mexican born outfielder Mel Almada made his way to the major leagues in September of 1933, first playing for the Boston Red Sox. Almada’s first full season of play would be 1935, when he’d hit .290 in 151 games. Traded …
