Babe Ruth

On this date in 1921, Babe Ruth becomes the "Home Run King" by hitting his 137th career home run breaking the record of 136 by Roger Connor.

"If I'd just tried for them dinky singles, I would have batted around .600."

Dicso Demolition night

On this date in 1979, the White Sox are forced to forfeit the second game of a twi-night doubleheader against the Tigers after 5000 fans refuse to leave the field during Disco Demolition night.

We should do it again.

Jack Harshman

 

Born on today's date, Jack Harshman.

"If you don't succeed at first, try pitching."

Art Ceccarelli

On this date in 2012, Art Ceccarelli passed away at age 82.

"It wears pitchers down. The winds are unbelievable. Willie Kirkland once hit a home run off me that Ernie Banks called for at shortstop." - on pitching at Wrigley Field  

Ed Ott

Born on this date, Ed Ott.

"I watched him turn red, then purple, then blue. He was about to turn black when I let up. The man doesn't know how much damage he can do with a 100 mph fastball and I wanted to teach him that life is very valuable." - as an Astros coach, applying a headlock to Rob Dibble during a beanball brawl

Dennis Boyd

On this date in 1986, Dennis "Oil Can" Boyd flies into a rage after learning that he has been left off the American League All Star team and storms out of Fenway Park prior to Boston's game with the Angels. He will be suspended indefinitely be the Red Sox and eventually scuffle with local police before checking into a hospital for psychiatric testing.

"I would come to the ballpark, Pappas (Red Sox minority owner and team doctor) would call me in the back and ask me, 'How you feel? Did you do some (crack) last night? And I was honest with him and said, 'Yes I did.' So that was my drug test. Ain't nobody made me pee in a cup."

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."

Hal McRae

Born on today's date. Hal McRae.

"Sure I will, if they'll throw me the same pitches they did last year." - when asked if he would drive in 133 runs again (1983)  

Bronson Arroyo scheduled for Tommy John surgery

 

So thankfully uh you know uh........no more guitar.

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Being nice here.

I like that pitch!

 

Can't let that one go!

I see the KKK is still quite active in Chicago

Derek Jeter

On this date in 2011, Derek Jeter collects his 3000th career hit with a home run off of David Price.

"Jeter is a six-tool player. I've never eaten with him so I can't tell you if he has good table manners but I would imagine he has those too." - Rangers manager, Johnny Oates
  

Tex Clevenger

 

 

Born on today's date, Tex Clevenger.

Didn't like Washington much.

But LA was his kind of town!

Be back in a week

No broken stuff when I get back, ok?