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⚾ Mickey Cochrane hits a Bump
The playing career of Mickey Cochrane comes to an end when he is hit in the right temple by Yankee hurler Bump Hadley
May 25, 1937, Mickey Cochrane had homered in his second at bat in the 3rd inning, will be his last, in the 5th inning he is hit in the right temple by Yankee hurler Bump Hadley with a 3-1 inside fastball. Near-death at first, the Tiger catcher/manager will spend six weeks in the hospital. This accident generated a call for protective helmets for batters, although tradition won out at that time.
He and will never return to the playing field only as its skipper he will manage only one more season in 1938. Cochrane posted a .582 winning percentage (348-250), leading the Tigers to two pennants and their first World Series title, in 1935. Cochrane wasn’t done he managed the Great Lakes Naval Academy baseball team during World War II, leading them to 33 consecutive wins at one point. His team included Johnny Mize, Schoolboy Rowe, and Virgil Trucks.
Big League Debut: April 14, 1925
In his debut, Cochrane caught Lefty Grove, who was also making his major league debut. It's the only time two future Hall of Famers debuted as teammates as a battery in the same game.
Feats:
On May 21, 1925, just five weeks into his big league career, Cochrane belted three homers in one game... Cochrane twice hit for the cycle: on July 22, 1932, and August 2, 1933.
Teeth-Breaking Blow
While on tour with American All-Stars in Japan in 1931, Cochrane hit one of the longest home runs of his career. The blast came in Sendai, Japan and traveled an estimated 410 feet. The ball struck a Japanases fan in the mouth and busted his front teeth. The story goes that before Cochrane could apologize, embarrassed Japanases officials paid the fan 50 yen to leave the park and get false teeth.
The 3 time world Champion and 2 time MVP will get his Cooperstown call in 1947
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Did you know?
May 25, 1935, At Forbes Field, Babe Ruth records just his second 3 homerun game. Ironically, they were the last home runs of his brilliant career. Ruth, wrapping up his playing days with the Boston Braves, adds a double to his 3 long balls in an 11-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ruth hits homers in the 1st inning against Red Lucas, 3rd inning against Guy Bush, and 7th inning off Bush again. Ruth's 7th inning blast was his 714th career home run, it was hit clear out of Forbes Field, this was the first ball hit out of Forbes in the history of the ballpark. Ruth will retire 8 days later. Ruth’s total of 714 career home runs will stand as the major league record until surpassed by Hank Aaron in 1974.
TRIVIA:
Q. 31 players have hit 3 homeruns in one game but failed to hit 10 for the season, who is the most recent?
Hint: Answer below
May 25, 1941 - In a 10-3 victory over New York at Yankee Stadium, Red Sox left fielder Ted Williams goes 4-for-5 to raise his batting average to over .400 for the first time this season. The 'Splendid Splinter' will finish the campaign batting .406.
May 25, 1953 -- Ralph Kiner hits the 300th home run of his career, off Al Corwin of the New York Giants at Forbes Field. Kiner is the 12th player to reach the mark.
May 25, 1975 - At Cleveland Stadium, Cleveland Indian's rookie Dennis Eckersley shuts out world champion A’s in his first major-league start as he hurls a 3-hit shutout in beating Oakland 6-0. The game was the first game of a doubleheader and it was an extremely warm day, 87 degrees for this time of year.
May 25, 1982 - Future Hall of Famer Ferguson Jenkins reaches the 3,000 strikeout plateau when he whiffs Gary Templeton in the third Jenkins is the 7th player to reach the plateau, but loses the game, 2 – 1 to the San Diego Padres at Jack Murphy Stadium. Next season, the 39 year-old Canadian-born right-hander will finish his 19-year major league career with a total of 3,192 K's in 4,500.2 innings.
May 25, 1981 - Carl Yastrzemski becomes just the 4th player ever to appear in 3,000 games. He finishes his career with 3,308 games played, second only to Pete Rose.
May 25, 1984 - the Boston Red Sox acquire first baseman/outfielder Bill Buckner from the Chicago Cubs for pitcher Dennis Eckersley and infielder Mike Brumley. Buckner will give the Red Sox nearly three productive seasons, but will be remembered mostly for his critical error in Game Six of the 1986 World Series.
May 25, 1989 -- The Montreal Expos, hoping to add the last piece to a playoff contender, trade Brian Holman, Gene Harris, and 6' 10" Randy Johnson to the Seattle Mariners for Mark Langston. Mike Campbell will go to Montreal in July to complete the trade. Johnson will become an ace for the Mariners and develop into one of the greatest left-handed pitchers of all time.
Quote of the day:
"Lose a one to nothing game and you didn't want to be in the clubhouse with Grove and Cochrane. You'd be ducking stools and gloves and bats and whatever else could fly." - Doc Cramer
Milestones
Birthdays:Highlights: Jim Marshall | Debuts:Notable: Willie Mays |
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