Happy Birthday (July 25) to Whitey Lockman
His rookie year in the Majors with the Giants in 1945, Lockman hit .341 in 32 games and earned the nickname “Whitey” due to his blond hair.
OTD July 24
Hoyt went 15-3 his rookie year, leading the NL in games (71), winning percentage (.833) and ERA (2.43).
OTD July 23
In the Majors, Valdivielso hit .221 in 94 games for Washington in 1955 but still finished 24th in the American League MVP voting thanks to his fielding skills playing Shortstop for the Senators
OTD July 19
North Carolina brothers Rick and Wes Ferrell set a MLB record in 1933.
OTD July 18
Bob Allison and Harmon Killebrew set a Major League Record in 1963.
OTD July 16
DiMaggio set a MLB record for a consecutive game hitting streak, a record feat so notable that it is believed to be unbreakable.