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8 unusual facts about 1920 in baseball


Cliff Brady

Clifford Francis Brady (March 6, 1897 – September 25, 1974) was a second baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox in the 1920 season.

Fritz Coumbe

Coumbe saved himself from baseball anonymity as one of the few players to appear in the major leagues' last triple-header, played on October 2, 1920 between the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates at Forbes Field.

Hal Deviney

Harold John Deviney (April 11, 1893 – January 4, 1933) was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1920 season.

Hob Hiller

Harvey Max Hiller (May 12, 1893 – December 27, 1956) was a reserve infielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1920 through 1921 for the Boston Red Sox.

Intentional base on balls

Before the 1920 season, catchers typically stood far to the side of the plate to receive intentional balls.

Slim Harriss

William Jennings Bryan Harriss (December 11, 1897 – September 19, 1963) was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball between the 1920 and 1928 seasons.

Suspended game

Another famous example would be the 26-inning, 1-1 tie game of May 1, 1920, between the Brooklyn Robins (a.k.a. Dodgers) and the Boston Braves at Braves Field.

Walt Walsh

Walsh only played two games, never getting an at-bat for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1920.



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