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1936 Pittsburgh Pirates Season
The 1936 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the 55th season of the Pittsburgh Pirates franchise; the 50th in the National League. The Pirates finished fourth in the league standings with a record of 84–70. Offseason * November 21, 1935: Claude Passeau and Earl Grace were traded by the Pirates to the Philadelphia Phillies for Al Todd. * December 12, 1935: Tommy Thevenow was purchased from the Pirates by the Cincinnati Reds. Regular season * July 10, 1936: Chuck Klein of the Philadelphia Phillies hit four home runs in a ten inning game against the Pirates at Forbes Field.''Great Baseball Feats, Facts and Figures'', 2008 Edition, p. 258, David Nemec and Scott Flatow, A Signet Book, Penguin Group, New York, Season standings Record vs. opponents Game log , - bgcolor="ccffcc" , 1 , , April 14 , , @ Reds , , 8–6 , , Hoyt (1–0) , , Derringer , , — , , 32,243 , , 1–0 , - bgcolor="ccffcc" , 2 , , April 15 , , @ Reds , , 7–6 , , Birkofer (1–0) , , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forbes Field
Forbes Field was a baseball park in the Oakland (Pittsburgh), Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from 1909 to June 28, 1970. It was the third home of the Pittsburgh Pirates Major League Baseball (MLB) team, and the first home of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the city's National Football League (NFL) franchise. The stadium also served as the home American football, football field for the University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers football, "Pitt" Panthers from 1909 to 1924. The stadium was named after its adjacent street, Forbes Ave., itself named for British general John Forbes (British Army officer), John Forbes, who fought in the French and Indian War and named the city in 1758. The US$1 million ($ million today) project was initiated by Pittsburgh Pirates' owner Barney Dreyfuss, with the goal of replacing his franchise's then-current home, Exposition Park (Pittsburgh), Exposition Park. The stadium was made of concrete and steel, the first such stadium in the N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1936 Philadelphia Phillies Season
The 1936 Philadelphia Phillies season was a season in Major League Baseball. The Phillies finished eighth in the National League with a record of 54 wins and 100 losses. Offseason * November 21, 1935: Al Todd was traded by the Phillies to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Claude Passeau and Earl Grace. Regular season * July 10, 1936: Chuck Klein of the Phillies hit four home runs in a ten inning game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Forbes Field. Season standings Record vs. opponents Notable transactions * May 24, 1936: Johnny Vergez was purchased from the Phillies by the St. Louis Cardinals. Game log , - style="background:#bfb" , 1 , , April 14 , , Bees , , 4–1 , , Curt Davis (1–0) , , Danny MacFayden (0–1) , , ''None'' , , 9,000 , , 1–0 , - style="background:#fbb" , 2 , , April 15 , , Bees , , 4–12 , , Ray Benge (1–0) , , Joe Bowman (0–1) , , ''None'' , , 2,000 , , 1–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 3 , , April 16 , , Bee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waite Hoyt
Waite Charles Hoyt (September 9, 1899 – August 25, 1984) was an American right-handed professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for seven different teams during 1918–1938. He was one of the dominant pitchers of the 1920s, and the most successful pitcher for the New York Yankees during that decade. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in . Early life Hoyt was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Addison and Louise Benedum Hoyt, and attended Erasmus Hall High School. Career Baseball Despite being a Dodgers fan, Hoyt was signed to a professional contract by New York Giants manager John McGraw when he was but 15. Because of his extreme youth, he was immediately nicknamed "The Schoolboy Wonder". After a brief stint with the Giants, McGraw sent Hoyt to the minors for refinement and experience. Hoyt soon returned to the majors, this time with the Boston Red Sox. His performance there attracted the attention of the Yankees, who acquired him in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guy Bush
Guy Terrell Bush (August 23, 1901 – July 2, 1985) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball, nicknamed ''the Mississippi Mudcat.'' Bush played in the major leagues from 1923 to 1938 and again in 1945. The pitcher played for the Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Bees, St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds in his 17-year professional baseball career. Baseball career Chicago Cubs Bush was originally drafted and signed by the Chicago Cubs in 1919 for $1,000. After attending the now defunct Tupelo Military Institute in Mississippi, Bush made his major league debut for the team that year on September 17, 1923. In his only game of the season, Bush came in the ninth inning and gave up one hit while striking out two. He returned with the Cubs the following season as a dual-duty starter and reliever. Bush pitched to a 2–5 record in sixteen games, half of which he started. He threw four complete games and finished four others. In 80 innings of work, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mace Brown
Mace Stanley Brown (May 21, 1909 – March 24, 2002) was an American professional baseball player, scout and coach. He appeared in Major League Baseball, largely as a relief pitcher, over ten seasons (1935–43; 1946) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Brooklyn Dodgers and Boston Red Sox. Brown posted a 76–57 record with a 3.46 ERA and 44 saves in 387 appearances (55 as a starter). Playing career Brown was also a javelin thrower who attended the University of Iowa on a track scholarship. He started his professional baseball career after college. In 1934, he won 19 games for the Tulsa Oilers of the Texas League and was purchased by the Pirates in November. Brown became known as one of the first full-time relief specialists in the Major Leagues. In 1938, he led the Pirates with 15 wins (all in relief), led the National League with 51 games pitched, and became the first reliever to play the All-Star Game. In 1943, with the Red Sox, he also led the American League in games pitched wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cy Blanton
Darrell Elijah (Cy) Blanton (July 6, 1908 – September 13, 1945) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies. Blanton batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Blanton was a screwball pitcher. Pitching career Blanton grew up in Trousdale, Oklahoma, and was living in Shawnee, Oklahoma, playing on sandlot teams. In 1929 he joined the Shawnee Robins, a C Class team in the Western Association. Blanton was a pitcher for the Independence Producers in 1931. The Independence Producers were a Class C minor league team located in Independence, Kansas. Blanton had twelve wins and eight losses for the season. Blanton was one of the mainstays of the Pittsburgh Pirates rotation in the mid 1930s. He pitched for the Albany Senators in 1934, being promoted to Pittsburgh to pitch one game. Earlier he pitched in the Piedmont League and the Western Association. In his 1935 rookie season he recorded 18 wins with 142 strikeouts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ralph Birkofer
Ralph Joseph Birkofer (November 5, 1908 – March 16, 1971) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Brooklyn Dodgers The Brooklyn Dodgers were a Major League Baseball team founded in 1884 as a member of the American Association (19th century), American Association before joining the National League in 1890. They remained in Brooklyn until 1957, after which the .... His two main pitches were a sinking fastball and a curve. References External links 1908 births 1971 deaths Major League Baseball pitchers Brooklyn Dodgers players Pittsburgh Pirates players Cedar Rapids Bunnies players Burlington Bees players Des Moines Demons players Quincy Indians players Kansas City Blues (baseball) players Toronto Maple Leafs (International League) players Toledo Mud Hens players Nashville Vols players Portland Beavers players Tulsa Oilers (baseball) players Baseball players from Cincinnati {{US-baseball-pitcher-1900s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russ Bauers
Russell Lee Bauers (May 10, 1914 – January 21, 1995) was a right-handed pitcher/left-handed batter in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs, and St. Louis Browns during eight different seasons between 1936 and 1950. Signed as a 20-year-old free agent by the Philadelphia Phillies in early 1935, Bauers was released after one year and then signed with the Pirates, the organization for whom he would make his major-league debut. Bauers was called up from the minors to be the Pirates' starting pitcher on August 20, 1936, but could not make it out of the second inning. In 1 innings of work, he allowed 5 earned runs on 2 hits and 4 walks for an unflattering ERA of 33.75. He would not return to Pittsburgh until the next season, when he became a regular contributor. Bauers pitched in 35 games, including 19 starts, and posted a 13–6 record. He was able to complete 11 of his starts and even threw 2 shutouts, posting a stellar ERA of 2.88, good enough for fourth-b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1936 New York Giants (MLB) Season
The 1936 New York Giants season was the franchise's 54th season. The Giants went 92-62, and won the National League pennant. The team went on to lose to the New York Yankees in the 1936 World Series, four games to two. Regular season Carl Hubbell became the first player to win two National League MVP Awards. Season standings Record vs. opponents Opening Day lineup 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 = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts'' Relief pitchers ''Note: G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1936 Brooklyn Dodgers Season
The 1936 Brooklyn Dodgers fired manager Casey Stengel after another dismal campaign, which saw the team finish in sixth place. Offseason * December 12, 1935: Tony Cuccinello, Al López, Ray Benge and Bobby Reis were traded to the Boston Bees for Ed Brandt and Randy Moore. * February 6, 1936: Johnny Babich and Gene Moore were traded by the Dodgers to the Boston Bees for Fred Frankhouse. * February 20, 1936: Sam Leslie was purchased from the Dodgers by the New York Giants. * February 20, 1936: Johnny McCarthy, Buzz Boyle and cash were traded by the Dodgers to the New York Yankees for Buddy Hassett. * March 31, 1936: Wally Millies was purchased from the Dodgers by the Washington Senators. Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Notable transactions * April 2, 1936: Wayne Osborne was purchased from the Dodgers by the Boston Bees. * July 15, 1936: George Earnshaw was traded by the Dodgers to the St. Louis Cardinals for a player to be named later. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1936 Boston Bees Season
The 1936 Boston Bees season was the 66th season of the franchise. The team finished sixth in the National League with a record of 71–83, 21 games behind the New York Giants. This was their first season under the nickname of Bees, which they would keep until 1940. Offseason Near the end of the debacle of the 1935 season, Emil Fuchs gave up his share of the team and retired. Major League Baseball took control of the team to finish out the season and then sold it before the 1936 season began. The new owners put advertisements in the paper asking the public to come up with a new name for the team. Thus, the Boston Bees were born and the team's ballpark was renamed " The Bee Hive." Notable transactions * December 12, 1935: Ed Brandt and Randy Moore were traded by the Braves to the Brooklyn Dodgers for Tony Cuccinello, Ray Benge, Al López, and Bobby Reis. Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Roster Player stats Batting Starters by p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1936 Chicago Cubs Season
The 1936 Chicago Cubs season was the 65th season of the Chicago Cubs franchise, the 61st in the National League and the 21st at Wrigley Field. The Cubs tied with the St. Louis Cardinals for second in the National League with a record of 87–67. Regular season * April 14, 1936: Billy Herman became the last National League The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League (NL), is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States and Canada, and the world's oldest extant professional team ... player to have five hits on Opening Day in the 20th century. 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 = Run ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
