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1940 Pittsburgh Pirates Season
The 1940 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the 59th season of the Pittsburgh Pirates franchise; the 54th in the National League. The Pirates finished fourth in the league standings with a record of 78–76. Offseason * Prior to 1940 season: Billy Cox was signed as an amateur free agent by the Pirates. Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Game log , - bgcolor="ccffcc" , 1 , , April 16 , , @ Cardinals , , 6–4 , , Klinger (1–0) , , Davis , , Lanahan (1) , , 16,600 , , 1–0 , - bgcolor="ccffcc" , 2 , , April 22 , , Cubs , , 9–5 , , Bowman (1–0) , , Passeau , , Butcher (1) , , 10,461 , , 2–0 , - bgcolor="ccffcc" , 3 , , April 23 , , Cubs , , 3–2 , , Brown (1–0) , , French , , — , , 4,138 , , 3–0 , - bgcolor="ffbbbb" , 4 , , April 24 , , Cubs , , 4–9 , , Lee , , Butcher (0–1) , , — , , 3,809 , , 3–1 , - bgcolor="ffbbbb" , 5 , , April 25 , , Cardinals , , 9–10 , , Shoun , , Klinger (1–1 ... [...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] |
1940 New York Giants (MLB) Season
The 1940 New York Giants season was the franchise's 58th season. The team finished in sixth place in the National League with a 72–80 record, 37 games behind the Cincinnati Reds. Offseason * December 6, 1939: Tom Hafey was purchased from the Giants by the Atlanta Crackers. Regular season Opening Day lineup Season standings Record vs. opponents Notable transactions * June 15, 1940: Manny Salvo and Al Glossop were traded by the Giants to the Boston Bees for Tony Cuccinello. * July 15, 1940: Willis Hudlin George Willis Hudlin (May 23, 1906 – August 5, 2002) was born in Wagoner, Oklahoma, and was a Major League Baseball pitcher for, most notably, the Cleveland Indians from 1926 to 1940. Hudlin did not pitch more than 10 games with any other team, ... was signed as a free agent by the Giants. * July 28, 1940: Willis Hudlin was released by the Giants. Roster Player stats Batting Starters by position ''Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pep Rambert
Elmer Donald "Pep" Rambert (August 1, 1916 – November 16, 1974) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Rambert's only decision came on the final day of his MLB career when he surrendered 8 runs in a 3–11 loss to the Cincinnati Reds at Crosley Field. In the minor leagues, he played both pitcher and outfielder, beginning with the Leesburg Gondoliers and St. Augustine Saints of the Florida State League in 1937. During the latter part of his minor league career he was a player manager for the Cairo Egyptians (1946), Federalsburg A's (1947), Hagerstown Owls (1948), Eastman Dodgers (1951), and Cocoa Indians Cocoa may refer to: Chocolate * Chocolate * ''Theobroma cacao'', the cocoa tree * Cocoa bean, seed of ''Theobroma cacao'' * Chocolate liquor, or cocoa liquor, pure, liquid chocolate extracted from the cocoa bean, including both cocoa butter and ... (1952). References External links 1916 births 1974 deaths Major Leagu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danny MacFayden
Daniel Knowles MacFayden (June 10, 1905 – August 26, 1972) was an American starting and relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. From through , he played for the Boston Red Sox (1926–1932), New York Yankees (1932–1934), Cincinnati Reds (1935), Boston Braves/Bees/Braves (1935–1939, 1943), Pittsburgh Pirates (1940) and Washington Senators (1941). In a 17-season career, he posted a 132–159 record with 797 strikeouts and a 3.96 earned run average in 2706 innings pitched. His best season was , when he earned 17 victories with 86 strikeouts and a 2.87 ERA, all career bests. He batted and pitched right-handed. His best pitch was a side-arm curveball. MacFayden's serious demeanor won him the nickname "Deacon Danny", though ''New York World-Telegram'' sportswriter Dan Daniel, a harsh critic of his play, called him "Dismal Danny" when he was with the Yankees. Early life MacFayden was born in North Truro, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod. In 1920, his mother moved the family to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny Lanning
John Young Lanning (September 6, 1910 – November 8, 1989) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1936 to 1947 for the Boston Bees, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Boston Braves. Lanning's main pitches were a hard curve and a slow curve. Lanning attended North Carolina State College, where he played college baseball for the Wolfpack. During World War II, Lanning served in the US Army The United States Army (USA) is the land service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is one of the eight U.S. uniformed services, and is designated as the Army of the United States in the U.S. Constitution.Article II, section 2, cla .... Lanning's older brother, Tom, was a pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies. References External links * 1910 births 1989 deaths Albany Senators players Asheville Tourists players Baseball players from North Carolina Boston Bees players Boston Braves players Charlotte Hornets (baseball ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dick Lanahan
Richard Anthony Lanahan (September 27, 1911 – March 12, 1975) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Senators in a four-year career varying from 1935 to 1941. Lanahan's best season was the 1940 season in which he had six wins in 40 games, and a 4.25 earned run average. His forty games played was ninth in the 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 s .... References External links Pittsburgh Pirates players Washington Senators (1901–1960) players 1911 births 1975 deaths Baseball players from Washington, D.C. {{US-baseball-pitcher-1910s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Klinger
Robert Harold Klinger (June 4, 1908 – August 19, 1977) was a professional baseball player who was a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball over parts of eight seasons from 1938 through 1947. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Red Sox. In 265 career appearances he compiled a 66–61 record along with 23 saves, with a 3.68 earned run average and 357 strikeouts. His cousin Charlie Hollocher was also a Major League Baseball player. Path to the majors Klinger played in the minor leagues for nine years (1929–1937) at levels from Class C through Class AA. Starting in 1931 he was with teams within the St. Louis Cardinals' farm system; in 1937 he reached the Pacific Coast League with the Sacramento Solons. Although he compiled a 19–13 record with the Solons, the Cardinals did not protect him in that year's Rule 5 draft, and he was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pittsburgh Pirates In 1938, Klinger got a win in his first major league appearance; on Ope ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Heintzelman
Kenneth Alphonse Heintzelman (October 14, 1915 – August 14, 2000) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played all or part of 13 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1937–42 and 1946–47) and Philadelphia Phillies (1947–52). He threw left-handed, batted right-handed, and was listed as tall and . His son, Tom, was an MLB infielder during the 1970s. Baseball career Heintzelman was born in Peruque, Missouri. He was originally signed by the Boston Braves in 1935, and was acquired by the Pirates the following year. In 1937—despite a frustrating minor league season that saw him lose 17 of 21 decisions in the Class A-1 Southern Association—he was recalled by Pittsburgh in the season's closing weeks and on Sunday, October 3, he made his MLB debut by throwing a complete game victory against the Cincinnati Reds, limiting the Reds to six hits and two earned runs. However, Heintzelman's first full year in the majors did not come until ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ray Harrell
Raymond James Harrell (February 16, 1912 – January 28, 1984) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, and New York Giants The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Giants compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) East division. .... References External links 1912 births 1984 deaths Major League Baseball pitchers St. Louis Cardinals players Chicago Cubs players Philadelphia Phillies players Pittsburgh Pirates players New York Giants (NL) players Baseball players from Texas Minor league baseball managers People from Clay County, Texas {{US-baseball-pitcher-1910s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dutch Dietz
Lloyd Arthur "Dutch" Dietz (February 12, 1912 – October 29, 1972) was a major-league (MLB) pitcher from 1940 to 1943. He began his MLB career with the Pittsburgh Pirates and was traded to the 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 his final season. References External links * 1912 births 1972 deaths Major League Baseball pitchers Pittsburgh Pirates players Philadelphia Phillies players Baseball players from Ohio Western Michigan Broncos baseball players {{US-baseball-pitcher-1910s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Max Butcher
Albert Maxwell Butcher (September 21, 1910 – September 15, 1957) was an American major league baseball pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates from 1936–45. Career Butcher was the opposing pitcher on June 15, 1938 when left-hander Johnny Vander Meer of the visiting Cincinnati Reds threw a second consecutive no-hitter, a feat never duplicated in Major League Baseball since. Butcher was the starting pitcher for Brooklyn in front of an uncommonly large crowd of 38,748, it also being the first night game played at Ebbets Field. Butcher bounced back from a 17-loss 1939 season in 1941 with a 17–12 record for the Pirates that included 19 complete games. In 1944, he went 13–11 for Pittsburgh and ranked among the league leaders in shutouts with five. Death Butcher died six days before his 47th birthday in Man, West Virginia Man is a town in Logan County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 759 at the 2010 census. The town ... [...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] |
