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Merkle923 · 09-07-2015, 10:17 PM

Considering Blankenship was only 27 when manager Joe Cantillon sent him west in 1907, he had a pretty successful scouting trip. Not only did he net the Senators "The Big Train," but on the way out to Idaho got to watch - and recommend - Wichita's centerfielder, Clyde Milan (Milan cost Washington $1,000; Johnson, about $100).

Milan would only be part of the Senators on-and-off for the next 45 seasons. He was an active player until 1922, stealing 495 bases despite never once leading the league in swipes. He managed the Senators in '23, was a coach in 1928 and 1929, and returned in that capacity from 1938 through his death during spring training 1953.

09-07-2015, 10:17 PM	#26022
Merkle923 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2,185	Clyde Milan 1907 Considering Blankenship was only 27 when manager Joe Cantillon sent him west in 1907, he had a pretty successful scouting trip. Not only did he net the Senators "The Big Train," but on the way out to Idaho got to watch - and recommend - Wichita's centerfielder, Clyde Milan (Milan cost Washington $1,000; Johnson, about $100). Milan would only be part of the Senators on-and-off for the next 45 seasons. He was an active player until 1922, stealing 495 bases despite never once leading the league in swipes. He managed the Senators in '23, was a coach in 1928 and 1929, and returned in that capacity from 1938 through his death during spring training 1953. Last edited by Merkle923; 08-01-2017 at 11:48 PM. Reason: Additional info