June 28, 1902: Little Napoleon vs. the Czar: John McGraw suspended by Ban Johnson after outburst

On a gloomy afternoon, more than 3,000 fans settled down in American League Park.1 The forecast for June 28, 1902, called for rain. But clashing personalities, not weather, ended the game early. Little Napoleon The new Orioles had been a franchise only since 1901, when they finished three games over .500 but were still 13½ … Continue reading June 28, 1902: Little Napoleon vs. the Czar: John McGraw suspended by Ban Johnson after outburst