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scott1964 · 01-31-2012, 04:14 PM

Hall Of Fame
Pioneer Inductee

Legends Welcome Brainard to HOF
Thursday, October 22nd, 1914: For quite a few seasons Asa Brainard unnerved batters as one of the best pitchers around. Yesterday it was his day for the jitters. The talented twirler became a baseball immortal as he was enshrined into the North American BaseBall League Hall of Fame.

"This is overwhelming, over the top. I can't put into words what this means," Brainard told the crowd that had gathered to honor him as baseball's newest legend. "You don't get to the Hall of Fame by yourself. I got here with the help of some great teammates, coaches and managers. One of the greatest lessons I learned was how to pitch from a hitter's perspective. That's when I became a better-than-average big league pitcher."

Asa Brainard retired at 40 after a celebrated baseball career. He pitched in 231 games, compiled an impressive 89-89 won-lost record with a 2.32 ERA.

Service Inductee

Ferguson Honored by NABL Hall of Fame
Thursday, October 22nd, 1914: The newest member of the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame looked impressive standing in front of the assembled crowd. The bronze plaque shined in the bright sun, gleaming from the fresh polish. "Man, that guy is handsome!" Charlie Ferguson commented. "I never realized that I looked so good!"

One of the most colorful characters in league history, Ferguson was also one of the league's most dominant starting pitchers. Racking up a career record of 353-316, he was a pitcher that no manager ever worried about while he was on the mound. Off the field, however...

"We always had to be careful in the locker room," one of his former managers remembered with a laugh. "If you weren't paying attention, you would fall victim to one of his infamous pranks. There was never a dull moment when this guy was around."

"I always felt that if I could bring the guys together by making them laugh, then I was doing my job on the days I wasn't pitching," Ferguson explained. "We play a kids' game, after all, so why shouldn't we have some fun? In fact, it was probably the key to my success. I just hope the other statues in the Hall are prepared; I'm sure this guy will keep them on their toes."

He retired at the age of 40. In his outstanding career Ferguson appeared in 754 games, pitched 5916.2 innings, fanned 2393 batters, walked 1541 and compiled a 2.81 ERA.

Awards
Top Defensive Players Named by NL
Wednesday, October 28th, 1914: Great glovemen can range far and wide to make a backhand stop or an over-the-shoulder catch -- and the best usually make it look easy. Today the winners of the National League Glove Wizard Award for 1914 were announced. These awards for defensive excellence go to:

Pitcher: Ray Collins (Cincinnati Reds)
Catcher: Red McKee (Chicago Cubs)
First Baseman: Chick Gandil (New York Giants)
Second Baseman: Del Pratt (Boston Braves)
Third Baseman: Tex Wisterzil (Boston Braves)
Shortstop: Rabbit Maranville (New York Giants)
Left Fielder: Zack Wheat (Brooklyn Robins)
Center Fielder: Dutch Zwilling (New York Giants)
Right Fielder: Al Wickland (Boston Braves)

AL Rewards Top Defenders for 1914
Wednesday, October 28th, 1914: Defense is a critical element in the game of baseball. Many times late in the game, a light-hitting defensive specialist will be inserted in place of a superstar hitter. Good defenders are worth their weight in gold and today the best of them for 1914 have been recognized. These players will receive the American League Glove Wizard Award:

Pitcher: Al Mamaux (New York Yankees)
Catcher: Wally Schang (Detroit Tigers)
First Baseman: Jack Fournier (Detroit Tigers)
Second Baseman: Otis Johnson (Philadelphia Athletics)
Third Baseman: Frank Baker (Detroit Tigers)
Shortstop: Ernie Johnson (Boston Red Sox)
Left Fielder: Max Flack (St. Louis Browns)
Center Fielder: Tris Speaker (Washington Senators)
Right Fielder: Ty Cobb (Washington Senators)

Roth #1 Rookie This Year
Thursday, October 29th, 1914: The National League Newcomer of the Year Award has been given to Braggo Roth of the Boston Braves.

In the 1914 season the 22-year-old third baseman played in 153 games, recording a .269 batting average with 4 home runs, 74 RBIs and 68 runs scored.

AL's Top Rookie Announced
Thursday, October 29th, 1914: Edd Roush of the New York Yankees made quite a splash on the American League scene in 1914 by nabbing the Newcomer of the Year Award.

The standout Yankees center fielder took the honor by hitting .313 in 152 games this season and finishing with 189 hits, 3 home runs, 75 RBIs and 78 runs scored.

Anderson Top Choice, Wins Outstanding Pitcher Award
Saturday, October 31st, 1914: The Outstanding Pitcher Award for 1914 has been presented and the National League winner is Fred Anderson of St. Louis.

"It's always nice to receive an award like this," said Anderson. "I just hope I can improve on my performance next year and be in the running again," the Cardinals star told reporters.

Anderson excelled with an impressive 22-11 record in 39 starts. In 334.2 innings he yielded 278 hits and 105 walks, while striking out 167 and compiling a fine 2.04 ERA.

Outstanding Pitcher Award Winner Announced
Saturday, October 31st, 1914: Christy Mathewson had a terrific 1914 season in the American League. The Washington pitching stalwart received the most votes and has been proclaimed this year's Outstanding Pitcher Award winner.

The Senators ace starred with an impressive 26-11 record. In 40 starts, he gave up 293 base hits and struck out 159 in 355.1 innings with a 1.70 ERA. Opposing teams hit .225 against him.

Standout Season For Collins, Wins NL Outstanding Hitter Award
Sunday, November 1st, 1914: It's been a year of triumph for veteran Eddie Collins of the Chicago Cubs as he hit his way to the 1914 National League Outstanding Hitter Award.

The 27-year-old veteran compiled a .331 average and .432 on-base percentage by putting together 179 hits, 17 doubles, 14 triples, 4 home runs and 99 walks. He also scored 78 times and drove in 73 runs.

AL Announces Top Batter Award
Sunday, November 1st, 1914: Washington's Tris Speaker put the wraps on a fine campaign today by winning the 1914 American League Outstanding Hitter Award.

The 26-year-old veteran scorched the opposition with a .332 average, picking up 185 hits, 35 doubles, 12 triples, 2 home runs and 76 RBIs, while scoring 92 runs.

01-31-2012, 04:14 PM	#403
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,626	Hall Of Fame Pioneer Inductee Legends Welcome Brainard to HOF Thursday, October 22nd, 1914: For quite a few seasons Asa Brainard unnerved batters as one of the best pitchers around. Yesterday it was his day for the jitters. The talented twirler became a baseball immortal as he was enshrined into the North American BaseBall League Hall of Fame. "This is overwhelming, over the top. I can't put into words what this means," Brainard told the crowd that had gathered to honor him as baseball's newest legend. "You don't get to the Hall of Fame by yourself. I got here with the help of some great teammates, coaches and managers. One of the greatest lessons I learned was how to pitch from a hitter's perspective. That's when I became a better-than-average big league pitcher." Asa Brainard retired at 40 after a celebrated baseball career. He pitched in 231 games, compiled an impressive 89-89 won-lost record with a 2.32 ERA. Service Inductee Ferguson Honored by NABL Hall of Fame Thursday, October 22nd, 1914: The newest member of the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame looked impressive standing in front of the assembled crowd. The bronze plaque shined in the bright sun, gleaming from the fresh polish. "Man, that guy is handsome!" Charlie Ferguson commented. "I never realized that I looked so good!" One of the most colorful characters in league history, Ferguson was also one of the league's most dominant starting pitchers. Racking up a career record of 353-316, he was a pitcher that no manager ever worried about while he was on the mound. Off the field, however... "We always had to be careful in the locker room," one of his former managers remembered with a laugh. "If you weren't paying attention, you would fall victim to one of his infamous pranks. There was never a dull moment when this guy was around." "I always felt that if I could bring the guys together by making them laugh, then I was doing my job on the days I wasn't pitching," Ferguson explained. "We play a kids' game, after all, so why shouldn't we have some fun? In fact, it was probably the key to my success. I just hope the other statues in the Hall are prepared; I'm sure this guy will keep them on their toes." He retired at the age of 40. In his outstanding career Ferguson appeared in 754 games, pitched 5916.2 innings, fanned 2393 batters, walked 1541 and compiled a 2.81 ERA. Awards Top Defensive Players Named by NL Wednesday, October 28th, 1914: Great glovemen can range far and wide to make a backhand stop or an over-the-shoulder catch -- and the best usually make it look easy. Today the winners of the National League Glove Wizard Award for 1914 were announced. These awards for defensive excellence go to: Pitcher: Ray Collins (Cincinnati Reds) Catcher: Red McKee (Chicago Cubs) First Baseman: Chick Gandil (New York Giants) Second Baseman: Del Pratt (Boston Braves) Third Baseman: Tex Wisterzil (Boston Braves) Shortstop: Rabbit Maranville (New York Giants) Left Fielder: Zack Wheat (Brooklyn Robins) Center Fielder: Dutch Zwilling (New York Giants) Right Fielder: Al Wickland (Boston Braves) AL Rewards Top Defenders for 1914 Wednesday, October 28th, 1914: Defense is a critical element in the game of baseball. Many times late in the game, a light-hitting defensive specialist will be inserted in place of a superstar hitter. Good defenders are worth their weight in gold and today the best of them for 1914 have been recognized. These players will receive the American League Glove Wizard Award: Pitcher: Al Mamaux (New York Yankees) Catcher: Wally Schang (Detroit Tigers) First Baseman: Jack Fournier (Detroit Tigers) Second Baseman: Otis Johnson (Philadelphia Athletics) Third Baseman: Frank Baker (Detroit Tigers) Shortstop: Ernie Johnson (Boston Red Sox) Left Fielder: Max Flack (St. Louis Browns) Center Fielder: Tris Speaker (Washington Senators) Right Fielder: Ty Cobb (Washington Senators) Roth #1 Rookie This Year Thursday, October 29th, 1914: The National League Newcomer of the Year Award has been given to Braggo Roth of the Boston Braves. In the 1914 season the 22-year-old third baseman played in 153 games, recording a .269 batting average with 4 home runs, 74 RBIs and 68 runs scored. AL's Top Rookie Announced Thursday, October 29th, 1914: Edd Roush of the New York Yankees made quite a splash on the American League scene in 1914 by nabbing the Newcomer of the Year Award. The standout Yankees center fielder took the honor by hitting .313 in 152 games this season and finishing with 189 hits, 3 home runs, 75 RBIs and 78 runs scored. Anderson Top Choice, Wins Outstanding Pitcher Award Saturday, October 31st, 1914: The Outstanding Pitcher Award for 1914 has been presented and the National League winner is Fred Anderson of St. Louis. "It's always nice to receive an award like this," said Anderson. "I just hope I can improve on my performance next year and be in the running again," the Cardinals star told reporters. Anderson excelled with an impressive 22-11 record in 39 starts. In 334.2 innings he yielded 278 hits and 105 walks, while striking out 167 and compiling a fine 2.04 ERA. Outstanding Pitcher Award Winner Announced Saturday, October 31st, 1914: Christy Mathewson had a terrific 1914 season in the American League. The Washington pitching stalwart received the most votes and has been proclaimed this year's Outstanding Pitcher Award winner. The Senators ace starred with an impressive 26-11 record. In 40 starts, he gave up 293 base hits and struck out 159 in 355.1 innings with a 1.70 ERA. Opposing teams hit .225 against him. Standout Season For Collins, Wins NL Outstanding Hitter Award Sunday, November 1st, 1914: It's been a year of triumph for veteran Eddie Collins of the Chicago Cubs as he hit his way to the 1914 National League Outstanding Hitter Award. The 27-year-old veteran compiled a .331 average and .432 on-base percentage by putting together 179 hits, 17 doubles, 14 triples, 4 home runs and 99 walks. He also scored 78 times and drove in 73 runs. AL Announces Top Batter Award Sunday, November 1st, 1914: Washington's Tris Speaker put the wraps on a fine campaign today by winning the 1914 American League Outstanding Hitter Award. The 26-year-old veteran scorched the opposition with a .332 average, picking up 185 hits, 35 doubles, 12 triples, 2 home runs and 76 RBIs, while scoring 92 runs. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.