Earl Weaver

On this date in 1968, Earl Weaver is named the manager of the Orioles taking over from the fired Hank Bauer.

"If you play for one run, that's all you'll get."

Hank Bauer

On this date in 2007, Hank Bauer passed away at age 84.

"When you're walking to the bank with that World Series check every November, you do not want to leave. There were no Yankees saying, 'Play me or trade me.'"

Maury Wills

On this date in 1962, Maury Wills who's 104 stolen bases brakes the major league season record set by Ty Cobb is named the NL MVP.

"Look at his shoes. Track shoes! What's the rule on that?"- Hank Bauer  

Hank Bauer

On this date in 1963, Hank Bauer is named the manager of the Orioles.

"His face looks like a closed fist." - Jim Murray, Los Angeles Times

Phil Rizzuto

On this date in 1950, Phil Rizzuto is named the AL MVP after hitting .324 with 200 hits and 125 runs.

"I'll never forget September 6, 1950. I got a letter threatening me, Hank Bauer, Yogi Berra and Johnny Mize. It said if I showed up in uniform against the Red Sox, I'd be shot. I turned the letter over to the FBI and told my manager Casey Stengel about it. He gave me a different uniform and gave mine to Billy Martin."

Hank Bauer

Born on today's date, Hank Bauer.

"Bauer taught me how to dress, how to talk and how to drink." - Mickey Mantle

Frank Malzone

Born on today's date, Frank Malzone.

"I would go to those Old-Timers Days at Yankee Stadium and here come all the players. They'd just keep running them out there. They would bring out Yogi, Moose, Hank Bauer, Mantle, Whitey Ford, Tony Kubek, Richardson, Clete Boyer. I'd say to myself, 'No wonder we (Red Sox) never won anything."

Hank Bauer

On this date in 2007, Hank Bauer passed away at age 84.

"Just remember, if you ream me, I get the last ream."

Maury Wills

On this date in 1966, the Dodgers trade former NL stolen base king Maury Wills to the Pirates for Bob Bailey and Gene Michael.

"Look at his shoes. Track shoes! What's the rule on that?" - Hank Bauer 

Hank Bauer

On this date in 1963, Hank Bauer is named the manager of the Orioles.

"His face looks like a closed fist." - Jim Murray, Los Angeles Times

Hank Bauer

Born on this date, Hank Bauer.

"Bauer taught me how to dress, how to talk, and how to drink." - Mickey Mantle

Earl Weaver

On this date in 1968, Earl Weaver is named the Orioles manager taking over from fired Hank Bauer.

"Do the dull things right so the extraordinary things will not be required too often."

Hank Bauer

On this date in 2007, Hank Bauer passed away at age 84.

"When you're walking to the bank with that World Series check every November, you do not want to leave. There were no Yankees saying 'Play me or trade me.'"

Hank Bauer

Born on today's date, Hank Bauer.

"Bauer taught me how to dress, how to talk and how to drink." - Mickey Mantle

Hank Bauer

On this date in 2007, Hank Bauer passed away at age 84.

"Just remember if you ream me, I got the last ream."

Hank Bauer

Born on today's date, Hank Bauer.

"Just remember, if you ream me, I get the last ream."

"His face looks like a closed fist." Jim Murray, Los Angeles Times