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amead17 · 10-23-2025, 10:39 AM

TIGERS’ SEBRING LOST FOR SEASON AFTER GRUESOME COLLISION

Detroit Outfielder Suffers Fractured Hip in Extra-Inning Loss to Athletics
By George F. Winthrop, Sporting Times
June 21st, 1907

The Detroit Tigers’ rollercoaster campaign took a grim turn in Philadelphia today, as they fell to the Athletics 5–4 in 11 innings — but the loss on the scoreboard paled beside the one suffered on the field.

Outfielder Jimmy Sebring, one of Detroit’s most reliable men in right, was badly injured in the second inning following a collision at second base. Sebring had led off with a sharp single, and when Charlie Dexter followed with a grounder toward third, Sebring broke hard for second. The throw from the hot corner beat him by a step, and as he slid into the bag, he collided heavily with the second baseman.

The sound of impact brought the crowd to its feet, but the reaction quickly turned to silence as Sebring remained motionless on the infield dirt. Medical attendants hurried to his aid, and several players turned away visibly shaken. After several minutes of attention, the young outfielder was carried from the field on a stretcher, unable to walk under his own power.

The Tigers later announced that Sebring had suffered a fractured hip and would likely miss the remainder of the season, an absence expected to last up to six months.

Before the injury, Sebring had been steady at the plate this season, batting .241 with 1 home run, 21 runs batted in, and 21 runs scored over 61 starts in right field.

Manager Frank Selee spoke somberly after the contest, his words reflecting the team’s mood.

“It’s a hard blow — not just to our ball club, but to every man who’s shared the field with Jimmy,” Selee said quietly. “He’s a fine player and a finer fellow. You hate to see something like that happen to anyone. All we can do now is wish him a full recovery and keep playing the kind of baseball he’d want us to play.”

The game itself continued under a pall, and though the Athletics ultimately triumphed in extra innings, the day in Philadelphia will be remembered less for the score than for the sight of a good ballplayer taken from the diamond far too soon.

10-23-2025, 10:39 AM	#265
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,288	Jimmy Sebring Injured TIGERS’ SEBRING LOST FOR SEASON AFTER GRUESOME COLLISION Detroit Outfielder Suffers Fractured Hip in Extra-Inning Loss to Athletics By George F. Winthrop, Sporting Times June 21st, 1907 The Detroit Tigers’ rollercoaster campaign took a grim turn in Philadelphia today, as they fell to the Athletics 5–4 in 11 innings — but the loss on the scoreboard paled beside the one suffered on the field. Outfielder Jimmy Sebring, one of Detroit’s most reliable men in right, was badly injured in the second inning following a collision at second base. Sebring had led off with a sharp single, and when Charlie Dexter followed with a grounder toward third, Sebring broke hard for second. The throw from the hot corner beat him by a step, and as he slid into the bag, he collided heavily with the second baseman. The sound of impact brought the crowd to its feet, but the reaction quickly turned to silence as Sebring remained motionless on the infield dirt. Medical attendants hurried to his aid, and several players turned away visibly shaken. After several minutes of attention, the young outfielder was carried from the field on a stretcher, unable to walk under his own power. The Tigers later announced that Sebring had suffered a fractured hip and would likely miss the remainder of the season, an absence expected to last up to six months. Before the injury, Sebring had been steady at the plate this season, batting .241 with 1 home run, 21 runs batted in, and 21 runs scored over 61 starts in right field. Manager Frank Selee spoke somberly after the contest, his words reflecting the team’s mood. “It’s a hard blow — not just to our ball club, but to every man who’s shared the field with Jimmy,” Selee said quietly. “He’s a fine player and a finer fellow. You hate to see something like that happen to anyone. All we can do now is wish him a full recovery and keep playing the kind of baseball he’d want us to play.” The game itself continued under a pall, and though the Athletics ultimately triumphed in extra innings, the day in Philadelphia will be remembered less for the score than for the sight of a good ballplayer taken from the diamond far too soon.