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Americus Phillies
There have been eight Minor leagues teams that have represented the city of Americus, Georgia. Since classification of the minors began, seven of them have been labeled as class D loops and one played in an independent league. History Americus Pallbearers The Americus Pallbearers became a founding member of the original Georgia State League in 1906. The Pallbearers finished dead-last in the six-team league, with a record of 13–32, a full 22 games behind the first place Waycross Machinists. The league folded at the end of the season, and Americus was without a professional team in 1907. Americus Muckalees The Americus Muckalees were members of the Empire State League in 1913 and continued playing from 1914 to 1915 when the six-team circuit was renamed the Georgia State League. In 1913, the Muckalees ended in fourth place with a 45–54 record, games behind first place Valdosta Millionaires. Then, in 1914 the Americus team became the first champion team in Georgia State Leag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southeastern League
The Southeastern League was the name of four separate baseball leagues in minor league baseball which operated in the Southeastern and South Central United States in numerous seasons between 1897 and 2003. Two of these leagues were associated with organized baseball; the third and most recent incarnation was an independent league that operated for two seasons in 2002–03. History Class D league (1910–12) After playing a season in 1897, the Southeastern League reformed and lasted for three years, from through . At Class D, it was considered on the lowest rung of the minor league ladder, and had six clubs located in the American states of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee. Stung by the midseason collapse of two of its six franchises, this league disbanded on August 2, 1912. Class B league (1926–50) In a new, Class B Southeastern League took the field, with six teams — representing Montgomery, Alabama; Jacksonville Jacksonville is a city locate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Florida
Florida is a state located in the Southeastern region of the United States. Florida is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the northwest by Alabama, to the north by Georgia, to the east by the Bahamas and Atlantic Ocean, and to the south by the Straits of Florida and Cuba; it is the only state that borders both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Spanning , Florida ranks 22nd in area among the 50 states, and with a population of over 21 million, it is the third-most populous. The state capital is Tallahassee, and the most populous city is Jacksonville. The Miami metropolitan area, with a population of almost 6.2 million, is the most populous urban area in Florida and the ninth-most populous in the United States; other urban conurbations with over one million people are Tampa Bay, Orlando, and Jacksonville. Various Native American groups have inhabited Florida for at least 14,000 years. In 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León became the first k ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill DeKoning
William Callahan DeKoning (December 19, 1918 – July 26, 1979) was a Major League Baseball catcher Catcher is a position in baseball and softball. When a batter takes their turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the ( home) umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. In addition to this primary duty, the ca ... who played in three games for the New York Giants in . External links Major League Baseball catchers New York Giants (NL) players Americus Pioneers players Dayton Wings players Jacksonville Tars players Johnstown Johnnies players Richmond Colts players Trenton Packers players Baseball players from New York (state) 1918 births 1979 deaths {{US-baseball-catcher-1910s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Cusick
John Peter Cusick (June 12, 1928 - November 17, 1989) was a right-handed shortstop in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs and Boston Braves. Signed as an amateur free agent out of high school by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1946, Cusick was assigned to the Americus Phillies, a class D ballclub. From 1946 through 1948, he toiled in the lower levels of Philadelphia's farm system before being drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1948 minor league draft. Cusick was assigned to the AA level in both 1949 and 1950, but the Cardinals released him mid-1950 and he was signed by the New York Yankees. After he spent just a portion of one season in the Yankees' organization, the Cubs drafted Cusick from the Yankees in the 1950 Rule 5 draft, and he opened the 1951 season on a major league roster for the first time, as the Cubs' backup shortstop. Cusick made his major league debut in the Cubs' sixth game, April 24, going 0-for-1 against Bill Werle of the Pittsburgh Pirates, but ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chuck Cottier
Charles Keith Cottier (born January 8, 1936) is a former second baseman, manager, coach and scout in American Major League Baseball. Born in Delta, Colorado, Cottier graduated from Grand Junction High School, where he lettered in four sports – baseball, basketball, football and wrestling.Howe News Bureau, ''Seattle Mariners 1982 Organization Book'' He was a good-fielding, light-hitting infielder during his nine-year big league playing career. He appeared in 580 games and compiled a lifetime batting average of .220 with 19 home runs with the Milwaukee Braves (1959–60), Detroit Tigers (1961), Washington Senators (1961–65), and California Angels (1968–69). Cottier batted and threw right-handed, standing and weighing . His playing career ended in May when he sustained an Achilles tendon injury as a member of the Angels. He began his minor league managing career in . In nine major league seasons, Cottier posted a .220 batting average (348-for-1584) with 168 runs, 19 hom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ellis Clary
Ellis Clary (September 11, 1916 – June 2, 2000), nicknamed "Cat", was an American professional baseball player, coach and scout. Born in Valdosta, Georgia, he threw and batted right-handed, stood tall, and weighed 160 pounds (73 kg). He played in the Major Leagues during World War II, when the talent pool was depleted due to the military draft. Clary's pro playing career stretched over 19 seasons (1935–53). He made his MLB debut with the Washington Senators in 1942, and he hit .275 in 240 at-bats as an infielder. In 1943, he was traded during the season to the St. Louis Browns, where he became a reserve player. He was a member of St. Louis' only American League championship team, the 1944 Browns. In 1945, Clary batted just .211. Despite his own poor performance, he blamed the team's struggles on one-armed outfielder Pete Gray. Clary was sent down to the minor league Toledo Mud Hens in 1946. His career big league batting average was .263 with one home run and 46 R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pete Center
Marvin Earl "Pete" Center (April 22, 1912 – August 8, 2004) was an American professional baseball player, a right-handed pitcher who appeared in 77 Major League games over all or part of four seasons (1942–1943; 1945–1946) for the Cleveland Indians. A native of Hazel Green, Kentucky, the , Center attended Morehead State University. Center's pitching career began in 1934 in the St. Louis Cardinals' farm system. After spending two seasons in Class D baseball, he was out of the professional ranks in 1936, then spent 1937 as a position player before resuming his mound career in 1938 in the Class B Southeastern League. Acquired by the Indians the following year, Center rose to A ball, then the top level of minor league baseball, before making his debut with Cleveland on September 11, . In relief of Jim Bagby, Jr., Center allowed seven hits, four bases on balls and six earned runs in 3 innings pitched as the Indians bowed to the Boston Red Sox, 15–2, at League Park. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2002 In Baseball
Champions Major League Baseball *Regular Season Champions *World Series Champion – Anaheim Angels *Postseason – October 1 to October 27 Click on any series score to link to that series' page. Higher seed has home field advantage during Division Series and League Championship Series. The American League Champion has home field advantage during World Series as a result of the pre-2003 " alternating years" rule. *Postseason MVPs **World Series MVP – Troy Glaus ** ALCS MVP – Adam Kennedy ** NLCS MVP – Benito Santiago *All-Star Game, July 9 at Miller Park – Tie game, 7–7 (11 inn.); no MVP selected ** Home Run Derby, July 8 – Jason Giambi, New York Yankees Other champions *Caribbean World Series: Tomateros de Culiacán (Mexico) *College World Series: Texas *Cuban National Series: Holguín over Sancti Spíritus (4–3) *European Cup (baseball): Neptunus (Netherlands) over HCAW Bussum (Netherlands) *Japan Series: Yomiuri Giants over Seibu Lions (4–0) *Korean Series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1954 In Baseball
Champions Major League Baseball * World Series: New York Giants over Cleveland Indians (4-0) * All-Star Game, July 13 at Cleveland Stadium: American League, 11-9 Other champions * All-American Girls Professional Baseball League: Kalamazoo Lassies * College World Series: Missouri * Japan Series: Chunichi Dragons over Nishitetsu Lions (4–3) * Little League World Series: National, Schenectady, New York Winter Leagues *1954 Caribbean Series: Criollos de Caguas *Cuban League: Alacranes del Almendares * Dominican Republic League: Estrellas Orientales *Mexican Pacific League: Venados de Mazatlán * Panamanian League: Carta Vieja Yankees *Puerto Rican League: Criollos de Caguas *Venezuelan League: Pastora de Occidente Awards and honors * Baseball Hall of Fame ** Rabbit Maranville ** Bill Dickey ** Bill Terry * MLB Most Valuable Player Award ** Yogi Berra, New York Yankees, C ** Willie Mays, New York Giants, OF * MLB Rookie of the Year Award ** Bob Grim, New York Yankees, P ** W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1950 In Baseball
Champions Major League Baseball *World Series: New York Yankees over Philadelphia Phillies (4-0) *All-Star Game, July 11 at Comiskey Park: National League, 4-3 (14 innings) Other champions * All-American Girls Professional Baseball League: Rockford Peaches *Amateur World Series: Cuba *College World Series: Texas *First Japan Series: Mainichi Orions over Shochiku Robins (4-2) *Little League World Series: North Austin Lions, Austin, Texas * Negro League Baseball All-Star Game: West, 5-3 Winter Leagues *1950 Caribbean Series: Carta Vieja Yankees *Cuban League: Alacranes del Almendares *Mexican Pacific League: Tacuarineros de Culiacán * Panamanian League: Carta Vieja Yankees *Puerto Rican League: Criollos de Caguas *Venezuelan League: Navegantes del Magallanes Awards and honors *MLB Most Valuable Player Award ** AL Phil Rizzuto, New York Yankees, SS ** NL Jim Konstanty, Philadelphia Phillies, P *MLB Rookie of the Year Award **Walt Dropo, Boston Red Sox, 1B **Sam Jethroe, B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1946 In Baseball
Champions Major League Baseball *World Series: St. Louis Cardinals over Boston Red Sox (4–3) *All-Star Game, July 9 at Fenway Park: American League, 12–0 Other champions *All-American Girls Professional Baseball League: Racine Belles *Japanese Baseball League: Great Ring *Negro League World Series: Newark Eagles over Kansas City Monarchs (4–3) * Negro League Baseball All-Star Game: East, 5–3 (first game, at Griffith Stadium); West, 4–1 (second game, at Comiskey Park) Winter Leagues *Cuban League: Elefantes de Cienfuegos *Mexican Pacific League: Venados de Mazatlán *Puerto Rican League: Senadores de San Juan *Venezuelan League: Sabios de Vargas Awards and honors *Baseball Hall of Fame **Jesse Burkett **Frank Chance ** Jack Chesbro **Johnny Evers **Clark Griffith **Tommy McCarthy **Joe McGinnity **Eddie Plank **Joe Tinker **Rube Waddell **Ed Walsh *Most Valuable Player **Ted Williams (AL) – OF, Boston Red Sox **Stan Musial (NL) – 1B, St. Louis Cardinals *The Spor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1942 In Baseball
Champions Major League Baseball *World Series: St. Louis Cardinals over New York Yankees (4-1) *All-Star Game, July 6 at Polo Grounds: American League, 3-1 Other champions *Amateur World Series: Cuba *Negro World Series: Kansas City Monarchs over Homestead Grays (4-0) * Negro League Baseball All-Star Game: East, 5-2 *Minor leagues ** Northern League: Winnipeg Maroons Awards and honors *Baseball Hall of Fame **Rogers Hornsby *Most Valuable Player **Joe Gordon (AL) – New York Yankees (2B) **Mort Cooper (NL) – St. Louis Cardinals (P) *The Sporting News Player of the Year Award **Ted Williams – Boston Red Sox (LF) *The Sporting News Most Valuable Player Award **Joe Gordon (AL) – New York Yankees (2B) **Mort Cooper (NL) – St. Louis Cardinals (P) *The Sporting News Manager of the Year Award **Billy Southworth – St. Louis Cardinals Ted Williams was MLB Triple Crown winner. Major league baseball final standings American League final standings National League final stan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
