Babe Ruth released Show Notes & Featured Babe Ruth Audio Vault Ruth Signs Contract Waite Hoyt on Ruth Red Barber talks to Babe Ruth February 26, 1935, the New York Yankees release longtime star outfielder Babe Ruth, freeing him to sign a $20,000 contract with the...
Phillies steal Steve Carlton from Cardinals February 25, 1972, the St. Louis Cardinals traded future Hall of Famer Steve Carlton to the Philadelphia Phillies for pitcher Rick Wise. The trade will prove to be one of the best in the history of the Philadelphia...
Dick Williams closes out his managing career February 24, 1986, Dick Williams resigns as manager of the San Diego Padres, eleven weeks after Padres executives attempt to buy out his contract, only to be thwarted by team owner Joan Kroc, and is replaced by Steve Boros....
Smoky Joe Wood Sold by Red Sox Show Notes & Featured Audio Joe Wood Joe Wood Interview Landis clears – Speaker, Cobb & Wood February 24, 1917 – – Smoky Joe Wood, his arm dead at 26, is sold by the Boston Red Sox to Cleveland for $15,000. He will become...
Elston Howard Yankee trend setter The first black man to play for the New York Yankees, Elston Howard was also the first black man to win the American League Most Valuable Player Award, which he did in 1963. The versatile Howard was an outstanding catcher/outfielder...
Walter Johnson and The Silver Dollar Considered by many to be the greatest right-hander in baseball history, Walter Johnson was the hardest thrower of his time. He was a phenomenally successful pitcher on often terrible Washington Senators’ teams. As a veteran,...
