February 23, 200620 yr Baseball season is gearing up and let's bring back last years thread...This Date in Baseball History. Each day, let's post information relative to MLB regarding what happened in history, on each date. I love the game of Baseball, especially at the amateur level but enjoy the history of all.
February 23, 200620 yr Author Feb. 23, 1979 Willie Mays is selected by the BBWAA as a member of the Hall of Fame. The 'Say-Hey Kid' receives 409 of the 432 votes cast with 23 writers inexplicably leaving one of the top ball players of all time off their ballots.
February 23, 200620 yr Feb. 23, 1979 Willie Mays is selected by the BBWAA as a member of the Hall of Fame. The 'Say-Hey Kid' receives 409 of the 432 votes cast with 23 writers inexplicably leaving one of the top ball players of all time off their ballots. I got a question, never could figure this one out. In Major League, Wilie Mays Hayes says, I hit like Mays and run like Hayes. We all know who Mays is, but who is Hayes.
February 23, 200620 yr I got a question, never could figure this one out. In Major League, Wilie Mays Hayes says, I hit like Mays and run like Hayes. We all know who Mays is, but who is Hayes. I always assumed Hayes was referring to Bullit Bob Hayes of the Cowboys.
February 23, 200620 yr I always assumed Hayes was referring to Bullit Bob Hayes of the Cowboys. :thumb:
February 24, 200620 yr I always assumed Hayes was referring to Bullit Bob Hayes of the Cowboys. who is that?
February 24, 200620 yr who is that? He won the 100m dash in the 1964 Olympics and was a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys during the 60's.
February 24, 200620 yr Author Feb. 24th 1966 University of Southern California pitcher Tom Seaver is signed by the Braves. The deal will later be voided, and the USC stand-out will be selected by the Mets in a special draft. 1990 At the age of 45, former Red Sox fan favorite Tony Conigliaro dies of pneumonia and kidney failure. He was the youngest player in AL ever to reach the 100 home run plateau.
March 7, 200620 yr Author March 7th 1955 Commissioner Ford Frick announces he favors the legalization of the spitter
March 7, 200620 yr Feb. 24th 1990 At the age of 45, former Red Sox fan favorite Tony Conigliaro dies of pneumonia and kidney failure. He was the youngest player in AL ever to reach the 100 home run plateau. When you think of Tony C, what image comes to mind?
March 7, 200620 yr Author When you think of Tony C, what image comes to mind?When I first saw him get hit, I cringed and to this day I still do. One of the most devastating hit by pitches, I have ever seen.
March 7, 200620 yr When I first saw him get hit, I cringed and to this day I still do. One of the most devastating hit by pitches, I have ever seen. What year? 67? I don't remember actually seeing it but the picture on the cover of SI from back in the day is disturbing.
March 7, 200620 yr Author What year? 67? I don't remember actually seeing it but the picture on the cover of SI from back in the day is disturbing. August 18: Tony Conigliaro of the Red Sox is beaned by the Angels Jack Hamilton, hit on the left cheek bone, below the eye. He will miss the rest of 1967 and all of 1968....here is photo, you mentioned.
March 8, 200620 yr Author March 8th 1930 Yankee superstar Babe Ruth signs a two-year deal for $160,000 making him the highest paid player of all time.
March 8, 200620 yr March 8th 1930 Yankee superstar Babe Ruth signs a two-year deal for $160,000 making him the highest paid player of all time. now its more like 160,000,000, thats sick!!!!!!!!!!!!
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