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1921 New York Giants Season
The 1921 New York Giants season was the franchise's 39th season, which culminated in the Giants defeating the New York Yankees The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Amer ... in the World Series. Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Roster Player stats Batting Starters by position ''Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in'' Other batters ''Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in'' Pitching Starting pitchers ''Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts'' Other pitchers ''Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Win ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polo Grounds
The Polo Grounds was the name of three stadiums in Upper Manhattan, New York City, used mainly for professional baseball and American football from 1880 through 1963. The original Polo Grounds, opened in 1876 and demolished in 1889, was built for the sport of polo. Bound on the south and north by 110th and 112th streets and on the east and west by Fifth and Sixth (Lenox) avenues, just north of Central Park, it was converted to a baseball stadium when leased by the New York Metropolitans in 1880. The third Polo Grounds, built in 1890, was renovated after a fire in 1911 and became Polo Grounds IV, the one generally indicated when the ''Polo Grounds'' is referenced. It was located in Coogan's Hollow and was noted for its distinctive bathtub shape, with very short distances to the left and right field walls and an unusually deep center field. In baseball, the original Polo Grounds was home to the New York Metropolitans from 1880 through 1885, and the New York Giants from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Gaston
Alexander Nathaniel Gaston (March 12, 1893 – February 8, 1979) was a catcher in Major League Baseball who played between and for the New York Giants (1920–1923) and Boston Red Sox (1926, 1929). Listed at , 170 lb., Gaston batted and threw right-handed. He was born in New York City. His younger brother, Milt Gaston, was a major league pitcher. Gaston grew up in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey and attended Ridgefield Park High School.Nowlin, BillAlex Gaston Society for American Baseball Research. Accessed November 29, 2017. "The family lived most of the time in New Jersey, though Alex said he attended elementary school in New York City. His high school was Ridgefield Park in New Jersey, the community where Milt was born." In a six-season career, Gaston was a .218 hitter (112-for-514) with three home runs and 40 runs batted in in 215 games, including 58 runs, 13 doubles, six triples, and five stolen bases. Although the New York Giants won the World Series in 1921 and 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goldie Rapp
Joseph Aloysius "Goldie" Rapp (February 6, 1892 - July 1, 1966) was an American professional baseball third baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Giants and Philadelphia Phillies from 1921–1923. In 276 games over three seasons, Rapp posted a .253 batting average (269-for-1064) with 134 runs, 2 home runs, 73 RBI and 75 bases on balls. He recorded a .945 fielding percentage In baseball statistics, fielding percentage, also known as fielding average, is a measure that reflects the percentage of times a defensive player properly handles a batted or thrown ball. It is calculated by the sum of putouts and assists, div ... in the majors. External links * 1892 births 1966 deaths Major League Baseball third basemen Philadelphia Phillies players Baseball players from Ohio New York Giants (NL) players {{Baseball-third-baseman-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pat Patterson (baseball, Born 1897)
William Jennings Bryan "Pat" Patterson (January 29, 1897 – October 1, 1977) was an American professional baseball player, a third baseman and shortstop who appeared in 23 games in Major League Baseball for the New York Giants. Born in Belleville, Illinois, Patterson threw and batted right-handed and was listed as tall and . His elder brother Ham also had a brief big-league career. Pat Patterson's stint with the 1921 Giants came during the first two months of the season. He played sparingly until mid-June, going 2-for-5 in 15 brief appearances as a pinch hitter or defensive replacement. Then, between June 18–29, he started eight games in place of regular third baseman Frankie Frisch, a future Hall of Famer. In that span, Patterson had five multi-hit games, batted .400 (12 for 30), and slugged his lone big-league home run (off Lee Meadows of the Philadelphia Phillies). But when Frisch returned to the lineup, Patterson was sent to the Seattle Rainiers of the Pacific Coast Lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Monroe (baseball)
John Allen Monroe (August 24, 1897 – June 19, 1956) was an infielder in Major League Baseball for the New York Giants and Philadelphia Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies are an American professional baseball team based in Philadelphia. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the National League (NL) National League East, East division. Since 2004, the team's home sta ... in 1921. While Monroe would never return to the major leagues, he would enjoy a fourteen-year career (1920, 1922-34) in minor league baseball, of which he played eight seasons (1926-33) in the PCL. References External links 1897 births 1956 deaths Major League Baseball second basemen New York Giants (NL) players Philadelphia Phillies players Baseball players from Texas Beaumont Exporters players Houston Buffaloes players Omaha Buffaloes players Sacramento Senators players Mission Reds players Portland Beavers players Kansas City Blues (baseball) players Little Rock Tra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Mahady
James Bernard Mahady (April 22, 1901 – August 9, 1936) was a professional baseball second baseman and pitcher, whose career spanned seven seasons, which included one in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the New York Giants (1921). While in the majors, Mahady played in one game, and had no plate appearances. The majority of his career was spent in the minor leagues as a pitcher. He batted and threw right-handed. In the minors, he compiled a 69–50 record. During his playing career, Mahady stood at and weighed . In 1930, two-years after he last played in professional baseball, Mahady was charged with second degree manslaughter after killing a woman while at the command of his vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Three years later, the Governor of New York, Herbert H. Lehman, commuted Mahady's sentence. Mahady died on August 9, 1936, at the age of 35. Early life Mahady was born on April 22, 1901, in Cortland, New York, to Michael and Mary Mahady of Pennsylvania and Scotland, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wally Kopf
Walter Henry "Wally" Kopf (July 10, 1899 – April 30, 1979) was a German American professional baseball player whose career spanned two seasons, which included one in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the New York Giants (1921). He played only two games, making his debut on October 1, 1921, and his final appearance the next day. In those games, he played third base, compiling one hit in three at bats. In 1922, he played in the minor leagues with the Oakland Oaks, Reading Aces, and the Newark Bears. Before pro-baseball, Kopf attended Dartmouth College (1919–21). He served in World War I. After his baseball career was over, he moved to Cincinnati where he worked as a building contractor. He was the younger brother of professional baseball player Larry Kopf. Early life Kopf was born on July 10, 1899, in Stonington, Connecticut, to Lannie and Malone Kopf, who were both from Germany. He was one of 4 boys in the house. His brother Larry, was a baseball player that spent most of his ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Kelly (baseball)
George Lange Kelly (September 10, 1895 – October 13, 1984), nicknamed "Long George" and "High Pockets", was an American professional baseball first baseman. He played most of his Major League Baseball (MLB) career for the New York Giants (1915–1917, 1919–1926), but also played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1917), Cincinnati Reds (1927–1930), Chicago Cubs (1930), and Brooklyn Dodgers (1932). Kelly threw and batted right-handed, and was listed as a lanky tall—the source of his nicknames—and . Kelly was a two-time World Series champion (1921 and 1922). He led the National League in home runs once (1921) and runs batted in twice (1920 and 1924), and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973. However, his selection is regarded as controversial, as many believe he was undeserving of the recognition and was only elected by the Veterans Committee because it consisted of his former teammates. Career Kelly began his professional career for the Victoria Bees of the Clas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bud Heine
William Henry "Bud" Heine (September 22, 1900 – September 2, 1976) was a professional baseball player whose career spanned four seasons, which included one appearance in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the New York Giants (1921). In the majors, Heine had two at-bats, while playing second base in the field. The majority of his career was spent in the minor leagues as a third baseman. In the minors, Heine had a career batting average of .287 with 206 hits, 35 doubles, 11 triples, and three home runs over three seasons. Before the start of his baseball career, Heine attended St. Bonaventure University (1920–21). Aside from his baseball career, he also played semi-professional basketball. During his playing career, he stood at and weighed in at . He batted left-handed, while throwing right. Early and personal life Heine was born on September 22, 1900 in Elmira, New York to William C. Heine and Ellen ("Nellie") Sheahan of Germany and New York, respectively. Bud Heine had two old ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike González (catcher)
Miguel Angel González Cordero (September 24, 1890 – February 19, 1977) was a Cuban catcher, coach and interim manager in American Major League Baseball during the first half of the 20th century. Along with Adolfo Luque, González was one of the first Cubans or Latin Americans to have a long off-field career in the U.S. Major Leagues. Born in Havana, González played winter baseball in the Cuban League from 1910 to 1936 and was a long-time manager. He was elected to the Cuban Baseball Hall of Fame in 1955. In the U.S.: catcher, coach and manager González, a right-handed-hitting catcher, made his National League debut with the 1912 Boston Braves, playing only one game. During that time he played "Negro baseball" with integrated teams from Cuba, the Cuban Stars in 1911, 1912 and 1914, and the Long Branch Cubans in 1913. During his organized baseball career he also appeared with the New York Lincoln Giants in 1916. González returned to the Major Leagues with the Cincinnati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frankie Frisch
Frank Francis Frisch (September 9, 1898—March 12, 1973), nicknamed "The Fordham Flash" or "The Old Flash", was an American Major League Baseball player and manager of the first half of the twentieth century. Frisch was a switch-hitting second baseman who threw right-handed. He played for the New York Giants (1919–1926) and St. Louis Cardinals (1927–1937). He managed the Cardinals (1933–1938), Pittsburgh Pirates (1940–1946) and Chicago Cubs (1949–1951). He is a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Museum. He is tied with Yogi Berra for most World Series doubles at 10 and holds the record for the most World Series hits at 58 for a player who never played for the New York Yankees, exceeded only by Yogi Berra and Mickey Mantle. Early life Born in the Bronx, New York City, Frisch attended Fordham Preparatory School, graduating in 1916. He went on to Fordham University where he continued to star in four sports: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Berry (second Baseman)
Joseph Howard Berry Jr. (December 31, 1894 – April 29, 1976) was a professional baseball second baseman and pinch runner, and an All-American football halfback. Berry was an All-American halfback for the University of Pennsylvania in 1916 and 1917. He later played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball, 1921 and 1922, for the New York Giants. In 1921, he appeared in seven games as a second baseman. During 1922, he appeared in six games, exclusively as a pinch runner. Personal Information Joe's father, Joseph Howard Berry, Sr., was also a major leaguer, playing for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1902. See also * 1916 College Football All-America Team * List of second-generation Major League Baseball players Dozens of father-and-son combinations have played or managed in Major League Baseball (MLB). The first was Jack Doscher, son of Herm Doscher, who made his debut in 1903. Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. became the first father-and-son duo ... Sources ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
