William Jennings Bryan Herman was an American second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the 1930s and 1940s. Known for his stellar defense and consistent batting,Herman still holds many National League (NL) defensive records for second basemen and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1975.
Robert Daniel Kennedy was an American professional baseball right fielder/third baseman,manager and executive in Major League Baseball.
The following are the baseball events of the year 1991 throughout the world.
The following are the baseball events of the year 1978 throughout the world.
John Phalen"Stuffy"McInnis was an American first baseman and manager in Major League Baseball. McInnis gained his nickname as a youngster in the Boston suburban leagues,where his spectacular playing brought shouts of "that's the stuff,kid".
The following are the baseball events of the year 1977 throughout the world.
The following are the baseball events of the year 1973 throughout the world.
The following are the baseball events of the year 1974 throughout the world.
The following are the baseball events of the year 1976 throughout the world.
Carroll Walter"Whitey"Lockman was an American left-handed hitting first baseman and outfielder,coach,manager and front office executive in Major League Baseball.
Kenneth Joseph Aspromonte is an American retired professional baseball player and manager. During his active career,Aspromonte spent all or parts of seven seasons (1957–63) in the Major Leagues,mostly as a second baseman,for the Boston Red Sox,Washington Senators,Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Angels of the American League,and the Milwaukee Braves and Chicago Cubs of the National League. He spent three years (1964–66) playing in Japan with the Chunichi Dragons and Taiyo Whales. He also managed in the Major Leagues for three full seasons as skipper of the 1972–74 Indians.
Charles William Tanner was an American professional baseball player and manager. A left fielder and pinch hitter who appeared in 396 games in Major League Baseball between 1955 and 1962,he was known for his unwavering confidence and infectious optimism. As a manager for all or parts of 19 seasons,he led the Pittsburgh Pirates to a World Series championship in 1979. In his last baseball job,he served as a senior advisor to Pirates general manager Neal Huntington.
The following are the baseball events of the year 1969 throughout the world.
The following are the baseball events of the year 1959 throughout the world.
James Sarkis Essian,Jr. is an American former professional baseball player,coach,and manager. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies,Chicago White Sox,Oakland Athletics,Seattle Mariners,and Cleveland Indians.
Richard Edward Gernert,was an American professional baseball first baseman,outfielder and coach,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox (1952–1959),Chicago Cubs (1960),Detroit Tigers (1960–1961),Cincinnati Reds (1961) and Houston Colt .45's (1962). He threw and batted right-handed. During his playing days,Gernert stood 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall,weighing 209 pounds (95 kg). His uncle,Dom Dallessandro,was also a Major Leaguer.
Henry Adrian Garrett Jr.,nicknamed "Pat" and "Smokey",was an American professional baseball player and coach. A utility man in Major League Baseball,he appeared in 163 total games during eight seasons between 1966 and 1976 for the Atlanta Braves,Chicago Cubs,Oakland Athletics and California Angels. He batted left-handed,threw right-handed,and was listed at 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall and 185 pounds (84 kg).
Stephen Bradley Dillard is an American former professional baseball player and manager. He played eight seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox,Detroit Tigers,Chicago Cubs,and Chicago White Sox. Dillard,a reserve infielder,played mainly as a second baseman.
The Oakland Athletics' 2008 season marked their 40th year in Oakland,California. It was also the 108th season in franchise history. The team finished third in the American League West with a record of 75–86.
