Eddie Gaedel gained immortality in the second game of a St. Louis Browns doubleheader on Sunday, August 19, 1951. Weighing 65 pounds, and standing 3 feet 7 inches tall, he became the shortest player in the history of the major leagues. He made a single plate appearance and was walked with four consecutive balls before being replaced by a pinch-runner at first base. His jersey, bearing the uniform number “⅛”, is displayed in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
(Taken From Eddie Gaedel’s Wiki Page)
The 1952 San Diego Padres of the Pacific Coast League.
The Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro Leagues. (Satchel Paige far right & Buck O’Neil 4th from the right)
The San Francisco Seals of the Pacific Coast League having some off the field fun. I could be wrong, but I believe that is Lefty O’Doul behind the piano and in the top right on the clarinet is Dom Dimaggio?
The 8 members of The 1919 Chicago “Black Sox” scandal.
Manager Jerry Coleman and the 1980 San Diego Padres at the San Diego Zoo.
Pete Gray was a 1-armed outfielder made it to the Major Leagues in 1945 with the St. Louis Browns after playing several seasons with various semi-pro teams. Even though he played 1 season in the Majors, he still played in the Minor Leagues from 1946 until retiring in 1949.
This is real. A Mickey Mantle autographed ball with the words “Fuck Yogi” included on it as well.
The San Francisco Seals of the Pacific Coast League horsing around. (Joe Dimaggio is to the far right on the bottom)
Listen to the last question asked and how he responded. This is why Earl Weaver ruled.
ninety feet of perfection. 