My grandparents and Jackie Robinson were often mistaken for each other. They were the only two people in Stamford to own a 55 Chrysler New Yorker.
Speaking of fly rides, I think that the UConn Field Hockey coach drives a Porsche. She has swag.
Ann or Anne (pronounced the same way as far as I can tell) is the most popular middle name on the 2008 women's soccer team. I'll update this fact next year once the incoming freshman come in. I'm sure you can't wait.
Does anyone remember NASCAR driver Dick Trickle?
In 1920 Cleveland shortstop Ray Chapman became the first major league baseball player to die from a game related injury. He was hit by a pitch on August 16th at the Polo Grounds.
The Last major league Tripleheader was on October 2nd 1920 between the Pirates and Reds.
Even the most die hard Pirates fan doesn't like the idea of having to watch his team play 3 games in one day.
In 1900 a pentagon shaped home plate was introduced to replace the old diamond shaped one.
Homer and Tommy Thompson of the 1912 New York Yankees were the first brother battery in the American League (catcher and pitcher)Tommy only pitched 33 career innings and Homer never caught a complete game
The first umpire ever to wear glasses on the field for a game was on April 18th 1956 by umpire Ed Rommel.
The first hall of fame baseball player to become an umpire was Tim Keefe.
In 1985 Bill Buckner had 184 assists as a first baseman. That is a record for a season. In 1986 he...... you Red Sox and Mets fans fill in the blank
Vic Power of the Indians set a record with 16 straight games at first base with an assist in 1960
The Providence Grays won the 1884 World Series. They swept the New York Metropolitans 3-0. That one is for Greg M
Candy Cummings of Hartford was the first pitcher to win two complete games in one day on September 9th 1876. They Beat Cincinnati in both games. Keep in mind that the mound was 45 feet at that time.
In 1938 John Vander Meer of the Reds no hit the Dodgers and Braves in consecutive starts.
The Tecumseh club on London, Ontario won the first minor league pennant. They won the 1877 International Association pennant. They did so with a team batting average of .191
Babe Ruth only hit 1 career minor league home run
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