Today in Baseball History: October 13th

 

 

1984 On October 13, 1984, Hall of Famer George "Highpockets" Kelly dies at the age of 89. A fine fielding first baseman, Kelly batted .297 over a 16-year career. He enjoyed his best season in 1924, when he batted .324 for the New York Giants and led the National League with 136 RBIs…

1974 On October 13, 1974, Hall of Famer Sam Rice dies at the age of 84. In Cooperstown, a letter that Rice left behind will be opened in November. The letter will confirm that Rice had made a controversial catch during the 1925 World Series.

1971 On October 13, 1971, the Baltimore Orioles and Pittsburgh Pirates play the first night game in World Series history. Roberto Clemente bangs out three hits and rookie catcher Milt May delivers a game-winning pinch-hit in Pittsburgh's 4-3 comeback victory...

1960 On October 13, 1960, Bill Mazeroski of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits one of the most dramatic home runs in World Series history. Maz' leadoff home run in the bottom of the ninth against Ralph Terry of the New York Yankees gives Pittsburgh a stunning 10-9 win in Game Seven.

1959 On October 13, 1959, the Milwaukee Braves release long-time veterans Enos Slaughter and Mickey Vernon, ending their major league careers. A future Hall of Famer, Slaughter hit only .171 in 1959

1931 On October 13, 1931, future Hall of Famer Eddie Mathews is born in Texarkana, Texas. Mathews will make his major league debut in 1952 for the Boston Braves and will hit 512 home runs during a 17-year career…

1921 On October 13, 1921, the New York Giants win the first "Subway Series." The Giants defeat the New York Yankees, 1-0, to take the World Series, five games to three. The only run of the game scores on a first inning error by Yankee shortstop Roger Peckinpaugh.

1914 On October 13, 1914, the Boston Braves complete a remarkable sweep of the Philadelphia A's to win the World Series. Dick Rudolph pitches a complete game victory for the Braves, who were 15 games out of first place in early July …

1903 On October 13, 1903, the Boston Pilgrims win the first modern day World Series. In the decisive eighth game, the Pilgrims blank the Pittsburgh Pirates, 3-0, on the strength of Bill Dinneen's complete game pitching. Deacon Phillippe of the Pirates hurls his fifth complete game of the Series, but takes the loss…