1950 – Sam Jethroe of the Boston Braves is named as Rookie of the Year for the National League. Jethroe, at 31 years of age, is the oldest rookie to win the award. 1937 – Joe Medwick is named MVP of ...
1938 — The Brooklyn Dodgers signed Babe Ruth to coach for the remainder of the season. 1947 — Cincinnati’s Ewell Blackwell tossed a 6-0 no-hitter against the Boston Braves. 1950 — In the nightcap of a ...
1978 – Bob Horner of the Braves edges Ozzie Smith of San Diego to win the National League Rookie of the Year Award. Horner batted .266 with 23 home runs in just 323 at-bats after starting the season ...