On this date in 1941, Lou Gehrig passed away of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at the age of 37.
"I had him for over eight years and he never gave me a moment's trouble. I guess you might say he was kind of my favorite." - Joe McCarthy
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Showing posts with label Joe McCarthy. Show all posts
Monday, June 2, 2014
Lou Gehrig
On this date in 1941, Lou Gehrig passed away of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at the age of 37.
"I had him for over eight years and he never gave me a moment's trouble. I guess you might say he was kind of my favorite." - Joe McCarthy
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Joe McCarthy
On this date in 1957, Joe McCarthy is elected to the Hall of Fame.
"I don't know - nor have I any intention of ever finding out." - when asked if Joe DiMaggio could bunt
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Joe McCarthy
On this date in 1947, Joe McCarthy comes out of retirement to manage the Red Sox for the 1948 season.
"A manager who cannot get along with a .400 hitter ought to get his head examined." - when asked how he would get along with Ted Williams
Monday, August 5, 2013
Hack Wilson
On this date in 1979, Hack Wilson is inducted into the Hall of Fame.
"Come back tomorrow and stand behind Wilson and you'll be able to pick up all the balls you want." - Cubs manager Joe McCarthy to a young boy asking for a souvenir baseball after Wilson lost two balls in the sun in the 1929 World Series
Monday, February 4, 2013
Joe McCarthy
"Do not alibi on bad hops. Anybody can field the good ones."
Thursday, January 10, 2013
One of the best catchers of all time
And he can barely muster just over 50% of the Hall of Fame vote because of unproven "rumors"?
I know someone who would approve.
Friday, December 7, 2012
Lou Gehrig
On this date in 1939, Lou Gehrig is elected to the Hall of Fame.
"I had him for over eight years and he never gave me a moment's trouble. I guess you might say he was kind of my favorite." - Joe McCarthy
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Joe McCarthy
"A manager who cannot get along with a .400 hitter ought to get his head examined." - when asked how he would get along with Ted Williams
Argue with Mickey Harris and Cot Deal and those kind of guys.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Hack Wilson
On this date in 1979, Hack Wilson is elected to the Hall of Fame.
"Come back tomorrow and stand behind Wilson and you'll be able to pick up all the balls you want." - Cubs manager, Joe McCarthy to a young boy asking for a souvenir baseball after Wilson lost two balls in the sun in the 1929 World Series
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Joe McCarthy
On this date in 1957, Joe McCarthy is elected to the Hall of Fame.
"I don't know - nor have I any intention of ever finding out." - when asked if Joe DiMaggio could bunt
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Joe McCarthy
On today's date in 1946, the Yankees announce the resignation of manager Joe McCarthy who had a 15 year run with the Yankees for health reasons.
"Do not alibi on bad hops. Anybody can field the good ones."
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Joe McCarthy
On this date in 1978, Hall of Fame manager, Joe McCarthy passed away at age 90.
"Do not alibi on bad hops. Anyone can field the good ones."
No, not that other sourpuss!
He never played a baseball game in his life! Too busy chasing broomsticks.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Joe McCarthy
On this day in 1947, Joe McCarthy comes out of retirement accepting the managing position of the Red Sox for 1948.
When asked how he would get along with Ted Williams, McCarthy responded, "A manager who cannot get along with a .400 hitter ought to have his head examined."
Argue with Mickey Harris and Cot Deal and those guys.
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