On this date in 1951, Mel Ott is elected to the Hall of Fame.
"Every time I sign a ball. and there have been thousands, I thank my luck that I wasn't born Covelski or Wambsgnasser or Peckingpaugh."
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Sunday, January 26, 2014
Mel Ott
On this date in 1951, Mel Ott is elected to the Hall of Fame.
"Every time I sign a ball. and there have been thousands, I thank my luck that I wasn't born Covelski or Wambsgnasser or Peckingpaugh."
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Mel Ott
"Nice guys finish last." - Leo Durocher in reference to Ott's easy-going managing style
Friday, March 2, 2012
Mel Ott
Born on today's date, Mel Ott.
"Every time I sign a ball, and there have been thousands, I thank my luck that I wasn't born Covelski or Wambsgnass or Peckinpaugh."
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Yogi Berra
On this date in 1972, Yogi Berra was elected into the Hall of Fame.
"Yogi seemed to be doing everything wrong, yet everything came out right." - Mel Ott
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Mel Ott
On this date in 1927, Mel Ott hit his first home run, an inside-the-parker, which is the only inside-the-park homer he will hit of his 511 career home runs.
"Every time I sign a ball, and there have been thousands, I thank my luck that I wasn't born Covelski or Wambsgnass or Peckinpaugh."
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Mel Ott
Born on today's date, Mel Ott.
"Nice guys finish last." - Leo Durocher in reference to Ott's easy-going managing style
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