Happy Birthday (April 2) to Dick Radatz
His best season in the Majors was in 1963 when he won 15, saved 23, struck out 162 in 132 innings, and posted a 1.97 ERA.
His best season in the Majors was in 1963 when he won 15, saved 23, struck out 162 in 132 innings, and posted a 1.97 ERA.
Slaughter would be selected to 10 consecutive All-Star Games from 1941-1953.
In 1965, the Greensboro Yankees of the Carolina League featured two future MLB stars on their roster.
Rosen’s 10-year career in the Major Leagues, all with the Indians, included 4 All-Star selections, a World Series ring in 1948, and a unanimous AL MVP award in 1953 for hitting .336 with 43 HR and 145 RBI.
in 1963, Jim would pitch in 40 games, starting 30, and winning 21 games while sporting a 2.53 ERA.
Blefary made his MLB debut in 1965 with Baltimore and won the AL Rookie of the Year Award that same season, batting .260 with 22 HR and 70 RBI in 144 games for the Orioles.