His 1927 salary with the Yankees was $70,000, or $1,166.67 per homer
Who is Babe Ruth?
Casey Stengel led this “Amazin’” 1962 team to a 40-120 record, 60.5 back, but they were first in errors
Who are the New York Mets?
This "Georgia Peach" led the American League in 1911, with an amazing .420.
Who was Ty Cobb?
Eck
Who is Dennis Eckersley?
Say Hey! Say what? In 1965 he hit 52 homers & won his ninth straight gold glove—and made $105,000
Who is Willie Mays?
They were “inaugurated” as a team in 2005 & finished last 5 seasons out of their first 7.
Who are the (Washington) Nationals?
He's "The Man!" who led the National League in batting average 7 times from 1943 to 1957.
Who is Stan Musial?
Dr. K
Who is Dwight "Doc" Gooden?
This player nicknamed “Big Papi” pulled down $12.5 million with the Red Sox
Who is David Ortiz?
A last-place 2006 N.L. Central finish insured a 98th straight year without a World Series title for this team. The streak would grow to 108 years before it snapped in 2016.
Who are the Chicago Cubs?
Pacific League (in Japan) 1994 through 2000, American League 2001 & 2004
Who is Ichiro Suzuki?
The Lip
(Willie Mays' first big league manager.)
Who is Leo Durocher?
American League Batting Champion 2011-2013 and 2015, in 2012,this Tiger also lead the league in home runs and RBI's too.
Who is Miguel Cabrera?
Scooter of the Bronx
(Played for the Yankees 1941-1956, then became their radio announcer.)
Who is Phil Rizzuto?
After hitting .350 in 1907, this Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop got his salary doubled for 1908—to a whopping $10,000
Who is Honus Wagner?
In 1958, pitcher Robin Roberts won 17 games (yay), but this Pennsylvania team of his won only 52 more (not so yay)
Who are the Philadelphia Phillies?
From 1899-1913, he won eight batting titles. I wish I had his baseball card!
Who is Honus Wagner?
Tim Robbins was a minor league pitcher, “Nuke” LaLoosh, in this movie
What is "Bull Durham"?