February 10

February 10 - Allie Reynolds the Superchief

February 10, 2025

February 10 - Happy Birthday to Allie Reynolds.

Allie Reynolds, born in 1917 in Bethany, Oklahoma, faced religious restrictions on playing organized baseball due to his parents' Nazarene beliefs. Overcoming this, he excelled in various sports during high school and later earned a track scholarship at Oklahoma A&M. After an impressive college career, he joined professional baseball, pitching for the Cleveland Indians and eventually the New York Yankees.

Renowned for his achievements, including two no-hitters in 1951, Reynolds played a crucial role in the Yankees' dominance, contributing to five consecutive World Championships from 1949 to 1953. An injury caused Reynolds to retire after having one of his better statistical years in 1954 at age 37 - finishing with a record of 182-107, a .630 winning percentage, and a 3.30 ERA.

Some argue that Reynolds is one of the better pitchers not in the Hall of Fame. The most similar players who are in the Hall, based on the Hall of Fame similarity scores method, are Lefty Gomez and Bob Lemon.

Although he could never get above 33% of the Hall of Fame vote, Reynolds was recognized in 1969 when he became the head of the revived American Association and the league named its Allie Reynolds Award for the top pitcher in his honor and Oklahoma State University baseball has called Allie P. Reynolds Stadium home since 1981.

Reynolds passed away in 1994.

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Allie Reynolds became the FIRST American League Pitcher to pitch two no hitters in one season in 1951. Can you name the other two American League pitchers who have also pitched two no hitters in one season?

A. Max Scherzer

B. Justin Verlander

C. Nolan Ryan

D. Bob Feller

E. Cy Young

F. Virgil Trucks

G. Dutch Leonard

H. Steve Busby

I. Mark Burhrle

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February 10, 1916 — The Giants ask for waivers on Chief Meyers, but Brooklyn and Boston both refuse the team’s request. When the Robins owner Charles Ebbets and Braves owners Percy D. Haughton disagree on the status of the veteran catcher, a coin toss determines the 35 year-old will play for Brooklyn, where he will hit .235 in limited action over the next two season.

February 10, 1917 - Allie Reynolds, born in 1917 in Bethany, Oklahoma

February 10 1945 — Slugger Jimmie Foxx signs with the National League’s Philadelphia Phillies. He will hit 268 with 7 homeruns in 224 at bats in his last season.

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February 10, 1950, the Cincinnati Reds sell veteran pitcher Johnny Vander Meer to the Chicago Cubs. Vander Meer, who gained most of his fame for pitching two consecutive no-hitters in 1938, struggled to a record of 5-10 in 1949 and will last only one season with the Cubs.

February 10 1953 – – The Chicago White Sox send pitchers Marv Grissom, Bill Kennedy and Hal Brown to the Boston Red Sox for 33-year-old infielder Vern Stephens. A perennial All-Star in the 1940s, Stephens’ best years are behind him.

February 10, 1971, Bill White becomes the first black play-by-play broadcaster in major league history. WPIX-TV hires White to team with Phil Rizzuto and Frank Messer on New York Yankee broadcasts. The former All-Star first baseman will stay in the booth for 18 seasons, leaving in 1989 to serve as president of the National League.

February 10 1975 — Former Negro Leagues player Judy Johnson wins election to the Hall of Fame. A third baseman in the 1920s and 1930s, Johnson batted .309 over a 17-year professional career.

February 10 1982 — the New York Mets come to terms with slugging outfielder George Foster on a five-year contract, thereby completing a four-player trade with the Cincinnati Reds. The Mets had already agreed to send catcher Alex Treviño and pitchers Greg Harris and Jim Kern to the Reds for the power-hitting Foster.

Quote of the day:

Kids are always chasing rainbows, but baseball is a world where you can catch them

Johnny Vander Meer

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