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7 unusual facts about Major league baseball


2001 American Memorial

Most major American sporting events scheduled on the same weekend as the German 500 were postponed, including National Football League (NFL) and Major League Baseball games, and a NASCAR Winston Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

CJMT-DT

This event marked the first ever Canadian telecast of Major League Baseball in the language.

Ehrhardt Koch

His only son Harold Koch took over from his dad as head of the firm and established the companies ties to Major League Baseball beginning in the 1950s.

Enemy of the World

The song "Find My Way Back" is also the unofficial theme song of the Toronto Blue Jays of MLB.

José Santiago

José Santiago (1960s pitcher), known as "Palillo", (b. 1940), Puerto Rican pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1963-1970

José Santiago (1950s pitcher), known as "Pantalones", (b. 1928), Puerto Rican pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1954-1956

Kelsey Kollen-Putz

After graduating from Michigan in 2002, Kollen-Putz married Major League Baseball pitcher J. J. Putz.


1970 NFL season

Replacing the old Eastern and Western conferences (although divisions from those conferences still existed but were renamed to suit the realignment), the new conferences, AFC and NFC, function similar to Major League Baseball's American and National leagues, and each of those two were divided into three divisions: East, Central, and West.

Al Cuccinello

Alfred Edward Cuccinello (August 26, 1914 – March 29, 2004) was a second baseman in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the New York Giants during the 1935 season.

Baseball superstition

Justin Morneau, the 2006 American League Most Valuable Player winner, wears number 33 to honour his idol, ex-NHL goaltender Patrick Roy.

Bob Cremins

Robert Anthony Cremins (February 15, 1906 – March 27, 2004) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1927 season.

Bob Didier

Robert Daniel Didier (born February 16, 1949 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States) is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played for three different teams from 1969 through 1974.

Bob Milliken

Robert Fogle Milliken (August 25, 1926 – January 4, 2007) was a reliever and spot starter in Major League Baseball who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers (1953-54).

Brian Denman

Brian John Denman (born February 12, 1956 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1982 season.

Ced Landrum

Cedric Bernard Landrum (born September 3, 1963 in Butler, Alabama) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder.

Curt Chaplin

Chaplin has voiced numerous national commercials and home videos, as well as documentaries for Major League Baseball, including the current series Baseball's Seasons.

Delvin James

Delvin DeWayne James (born January 3, 1978 in Nacogdoches, Texas) is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the 2002 Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

Dennis Mannion

Mannion holds the rare distinction of having experience in all four Major League sports: MLB, NHL, NBA, and NFL.

Dick Littlefield

Richard Bernard "Dick" Littlefield (March 18, 1926 – November 20, 1997) was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for nine teams between 1950 and 1958.

Dominican Professional Baseball League

The league's players include many prospects that go on to play in Major League Baseball in the United State while also signing many current MLB veterans.

Dutch Sterrett

Charles Hurlbut "Dutch" Sterrett (October 1, 1889, in Milroy, Pennsylvania – December 9, 1965) was a professional baseball player who played 2 seasons for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball.

Earl Dew

On January 7, 1941, Iowa native sons Earl Dew and baseball star Bob Feller were honored at ceremonies in the state capital of Des Moines.

Elmer Eggert

Elmer Albert Eggert Moose (January 29, 1902 – April 9, 1971) was a second baseman in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1927 season.

George Brophy

George M. Brophy (September 15, 1926 – November 20, 1998) was an American professional baseball executive who served as farm system director for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball for over 15 seasons.

George Prentiss

George Pepper Prentiss (a.k.a. George Pepper Wilson) (June 10, 1876 – September 23, 1902) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1901 through 1902 for the Boston Americans (1901–02) and Baltimore Orioles (1902).

Glenn Ezell

Glenn Wayne Ezell (born October 29, 1944, at Kentwood, Louisiana) is an American former front-office executive in Major League Baseball, as well as a former MLB coach and minor league catcher and manager.

Jake Volz

Jacob Phillip "Silent Jake" Volz (April 4, 1878 – August 11, 1962) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between 1901 and 1908 for the Boston Americans (1901), Boston Beaneaters (1905) and Cincinnati Reds (1908).

Jerry Mallett

Gerald Gordon Mallett (born September 18, 1935 in Bonne Terre, Missouri) is an American former center fielder in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1959 season.

Jesús Alou

Jesús María Rojas Alou (born March 24, 1942 in Bajos de Haina, Dominican Republic) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder.

Jim Suchecki

James Joseph Suchecki (August 25, 1926 – July 20, 2000) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1950 through 1952 for the Boston Red Sox (1950), St. Louis Browns (1951) and Pittsburgh Pirates (1952).

Julio Bécquer

Julio Bécquer Villegas (born December 20, 1931, in Havana, Cuba) is a retired professional baseball player who played 7 seasons for the Washington Senators, Los Angeles Angels, and Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball.

Ken Chase

Kendall Fay Chase (October 6, 1913 – January 16, 1985) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for three teams between 1936 and 1943.

Kenneth Lamar Holland

Holland's 1976 re-election was by a close (51% to 48%) margin over the Republican Party candidate, former Major League Baseball player Bobby Richardson.

Kevin McMullan

Players coached by McMullan have gone on to play in Major League Baseball, including Ryan Zimmerman (Washington Nationals), Mark Reynolds (Arizona Diamondbacks) and Joe Koshansky (Colorado Rockies).

Lawyer Milloy

In 1994, he played baseball on a Washington team that played Georgia Tech in the College World Series regional finals and featured future Major League Baseball players Jason Varitek and Nomar Garciaparra.

Luke Prokopec

Kenneth Luke Prokopec (born February 23, 1978 in Blackwood, South Australia) is an Australian-born, right-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays.

MasterCard Center

In March 2008, the stadium hosted two games between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres called the MLB China Series, marking the first time Major League Baseball teams played in China.

Mike Mordecai

Michael Howard Mordecai (born December 13, 1967 in Birmingham, Alabama) is a right-handed hitting/throwing infielder in Major League Baseball who most recently played for the Florida Marlins.

Norm Larker

Norman Howard John Larker (December 27, 1930 – March 12, 2007) was a first baseman/outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1958 through 1963.

Original Six

By 1963, when Rangers governor William M. Jennings first introduced to his peers the idea of expanding the NHL, other major sports leagues were growing: Major League Baseball and the National Football League were adding teams, while the American Football League was becoming an attractive alternative to the NFL.

Otto Neu

Otto Adam Neu (September 24, 1894 – September 19, 1932) was a shortstop who played briefly in Major League Baseball during the 1917 season.

Pete Coachman

Bobby Dean Coachman (born November 11, 1961, in Cottonwood, Alabama) is a retired professional baseball player who played one season for the California Angels of Major League Baseball.

Pierre Arsenault

Pierre Jean Arsenault (born October 12, 1963 in Roberval, Quebec) is a Canadian professional baseball scout for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball and a former longtime bullpen coach and coordinator.

Pinch Thomas

Chester David Thomas (January 24, 1888 – December 24, 1953) was a backup catcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1912 through 1921 for the Boston Red Sox (1912–17) and Cleveland Indians (1918–21).

Pussy Tebeau

Charles Alston "Pussy" Tebeau (February 22, 1870 – March 25, 1950) was a right fielder in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Cleveland Spiders during the 1895 season.

Reuben Bajada

Bajada then returned to Australia and continued working internationally with athletes from the Boston Red Sox (Major League Baseball), Sydney Swans (Australian Rules Football Club), WAKO (World Association of Kickboxing Organizations), IFPA (International Federation of Pankration athlima).

Schilling tendon procedure

The procedure is named for Major League Baseball pitcher Curt Schilling, who required the surgery to be able to pitch for the Boston Red Sox in Game 6 of the 2004 American League Championship Series and Game 2 of the 2004 World Series.

Strength of schedule

Major League Baseball (MLB) has a more extreme way of scheduling since interleague games are done rarely, and were only introduced in 1997, plus the fact that interleague games do not exactly have concrete rules, save for the number of rest days and doubleheaders.

Swarmcast

Client Major League Baseball has used its Mosaic product, which offered viewers simultaneous access to video feeds from four baseball games.

Terry Turner

Terrance Lamont (Terry) Turner (February 28, 1881 – July 18, 1960) was an infielder in Major League Baseball who played between 1901 and 1919 for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1901), Cleveland Naps/Indians (1904–1918) and Philadelphia Athletics (1919).

The Greenskeeper

The Greenskeeper is a 2002 horror film starring former Major League Baseball relief pitcher John Rocker as the titular character.

Theodore J. St. Antoine

He is active in labor arbitration of union and management disputes, acting as arbitrator in dozens of Major League Baseball arbitration matters, the parties of which have included the league and individual teams, agents, and players, including Curt Schilling, Sandy Alomar, Jr., and Darryl Strawberry.

Tim Hendryx

Timothy Green Hendryx (January 31, 1891 – August 14, 1957) was a utility outfielder in Major League Baseball who played with four different teams between the 1911 and 1921 seasons.

Tom Borland

Thomas Bruce "Spike" Borland (February 14, 1933 – March 2, 2013) was an American relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1960 through 1961 for the Boston Red Sox.

Tony Oliva

Tony Pedro Oliva (born Antonio Oliva Lopez Hernandes Javique on July 20, 1938 in Pinar del Río, Cuba) is a former Major League Baseball right fielder and designated hitter.

Walt Masterson

Walter Edward Masterson III (June 22, 1920 – April 5, 2008) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Washington Senators, Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers.

Wayne Schurr

Wayne Allen Schurr (born August 6, 1937 in Garrett, Indiana) is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher who pitched for the Chicago Cubs in 1964.


see also

Adrian Champs

Major League Baseball players that played for them include Cecil Coombs, Paul Smith, Johnny Mitchell, Emil Huhn, Cowboy Jones and Bun Troy.

Adrian Lions

Major League Baseball players that played for them include Emil Huhn, Cowboy Jones, Elmer Smith and Bun Troy.

Basinski

Edwin Frank Basinski (* 1922), former infielder in Major League Baseball

Bloomfield Cemetery

Hank Borowy (1916–2004), Major League Baseball All-Star pitcher who played for the New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates and Detroit Tigers.

Burgmeier

Tom Burgmeier (born 1943), American Major League Baseball relief pitcher

Cammack

Eric Cammack (born 1975), former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball

Channell

Les Channell (1886–1954), American baseball player was a Major League Baseball

Ed Fuller

Edward Ashton White Fuller was a major league baseball player for the 1886 Washington Nationals.

Edward Hoffman

Tex Hoffman (Edward Adolph Hoffman, 1893–1947), Major League Baseball 3rd baseman

El Rancho High School

Scott Reid, former major league baseball outfielder with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Etchohuaquila

It is known for being the birthplace of former Major League Baseball pitcher Fernando Valenzuela.

Florida Collegiate Summer League

Major League Baseball alumni include Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy, Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Dee Gordon, Colorado Rockies pitcher Mike McClendon, Washington Nationals outfielder Corey Brown, Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jimmy Nelson, and Baltimore Orioles catcher Johnny Monell Jr.

Frank Tepedino

After retiring from Major League Baseball, Tepedino served as a firefighter for the New York City Fire Department.

Fred Rath

Fred Rath, Jr. (born 1973), son of the above, Major League Baseball pitcher for the Colorado Rockies

George Munger

Red Munger (George David Munger, 1918–1996), Major League Baseball pitcher, 1943–1956

Greg Mullavey

His father, Gregory Thomas "Greg" Mulleavy, played Major League Baseball for the White Sox, Red Sox, third base coach for Brooklyn Dodgers and LA Dodgers, and won four World Series with the Dodgers.

Griffey

Ken Griffey, Sr. (born 1950), former Major League Baseball player, father of Ken Griffey, Jr.

Haldeman

Walter Newman Haldeman (1821–1902), U.S. newspaper publisher, businessman, Major League Baseball owner

Higbee

Mahlon Higbee (1901–1968), American Major league Baseball catcher

Hosey

Steve Hosey (born 1969), former right fielder in Major League Baseball

Dwayne Hosey (born 1967), former Major League Baseball outfielder for the Boston Red Sox

Hudler

Rex Allen Hudler (born 1960, Tempe, Arizona), an US Major League Baseball utility player

Jared Goff

Goff was born to Jerry Goff, a former Major League Baseball player, and Nancy Goff.

Jeff Raikes

In 1992 the Pacific Northwest was in danger of losing the Seattle Mariners Major League Baseball franchise.

Jon Huber

He is one of four players from North Fort Meyers High School to have Major League Baseball experience including Mike Greenwell, Jim Miller, and Deion Sanders.

Joseph Kerrigan

Joe Kerrigan, former relief pitcher and longtime pitching coach in Major League Baseball

KAAT

Jim Kaat, former Major League Baseball pitcher and broadcaster

Keith Mallett

He has also enjoyed considerable success with numerous sold-out limited edition prints and was honored with a commission to paint the official limited edition print commemorating the 50th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's breakthrough into major league baseball.

Kevin Cowherd

On Tuesday October 17, 1989, the Loma Prieta earthquake occurred in the greater San Francisco Bay Area in California, interrupting preparations for Game 3 of the 1989 World Series between the Bay Area's two Major League Baseball teams, the Oakland Athletics and the San Francisco Giants.

Longboat Key, Florida

Charlie Maxwell, former Major League Baseball player for the Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox

Marquette Sports Law Review

Michael J. Cramer, former president of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars, and James Swiatko, former Lead Articles Editor of the Marquette Sports Law Review and 2007 graduate, "Did Major League Baseball Balk - Why Didn't MLB Bargain to Impasse and Impose Stricter Testing for Performance Enhancing Substances," 17 Marq. Sports L. Rev. 29 (2006).

Matlack

Jon Matlack (born 1950), former Major League Baseball pitcher

Matthew Alexander

Matt Alexander (born 1947), retired Major League baseball player

Merson

Jack Merson (1922–2000), former second baseman in Major League Baseball

Purtell

Billy Purtell (1886–1962), third baseman who played five seasons in Major League Baseball

Qualls, Oklahoma

According to Baseball Reference, former major league baseball player Johnny Callison was born in Qualls in 1939.

Raffy

Rafael "Raffy" Palmeiro (1964-), Cuban former Major League Baseball player

Ricardo Rodriguez

Rick Rodriguez (born 1960), former Major League Baseball pitcher

Roberto Bonilla

For Major League Baseball player Roberto Martin Antonio Bonilla, see Bobby Bonilla

Rudy Hernandez

Rudy Hernández (born 1931), Major League Baseball pitcher from the Dominican Republic

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

In February 2011, the community opened Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, the first Major League Baseball spring training facility to be built on Indian land in the nation.

Salt Rock, West Virginia

Ezra Midkiff – Major League Baseball player who played for the Cincinnati Reds (1909) and New York Yankees (1912-1913)

Schanz

(Charles) "Charley" (Murrell) Schanz (1919–1992), American Major League Baseball pitcher

Söderholm

Eric Soderholm (born 1948), former Major League Baseball third baseman

Staehle

Marv Staehle (born 1942), American former Major League Baseball second baseman

The Rabbi

Brian Horwitz, nicknamed "The Rabbi", American major league baseball player

Tracy Mattes

In 2009 Tracy was inducted into the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame, joining an elite fraternity of past inductees such as Tennis great Arthur Ashe, Olympian Jesse Owens, Gymnast Mary Lou Retton, Major League Baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson, soccer great Pelé and the Harlem Globetrotters.

Tyler Ruthven

Tyler is the son of former Major League Baseball pitcher Dick Ruthven.

William Buckner

Bill Buckner (born 1949), former Major League Baseball first baseman

Yankees Classics

In 2007, YES and Major League Baseball acquired rights to games that aired on ABC as part of MLB's then-TV deal with ESPN, including Bobby Murcer's five runs batted in during the game the night of Thurman Munson's funeral.