Frank Baker, Trading Card Database

July 3, 1911: Frank Baker, ‘Philadelphia’s batting Hercules,’ hits for the cycle

On July 3, 1911, the Philadelphia Athletics swept a pair of games…

July 10, 1911: Phillies’ Sherry Magee assaults umpire after disputed call

“Magee came up to bat next, threw his bat on the ground, and…

July 20, 1911: An old spitballer’s last stand

The Philadelphia Phillies were in first place by 1½ games when…
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July 25, 1911: Tigers get best of Senators in grand opening of Griffith Stadium

In 1911, their 11th year in the American League, the Nationals…

August 3, 1911: Cleveland Naps top New York Highlanders in wacky contest

The Cleveland Naps of the American League struggled early in…

September 7, 1911: Rookie Pete Alexander pitches one-hitter, tops Cy Young

On a cold September 7, 1911, a gathering of 5,523 Boston National…

September 22, 1911: Rookie Conwell’s inglorious debut

On September 22, 1911, three rookies made their major league…

October 6, 1911: Cy Young pitches his final game

Boston’s 1911 National League team was not a good ballclub.…

October 16, 1911: Home Run Baker’s bash knots World Series in Game 2

The World Series returned to Philadelphia for the second…