MLB Trivia: Legends Tris Speaker, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Warren Spahn
The 1957 Baseball Handbook and Schedules features a section titled "Did You Know That?" highlighting notable baseball moments and facts. Johnny Vander Meer achieved two consecutive no-hitters for Cincinnati in 1938, defeating Boston and Brooklyn. The 1874 foreign tour by the Athletics and Boston marked a milestone, as did the unpaid service of umpires until 1882. Noteworthy events include the first National League playoff in 1946, where St. Louis triumphed over Brooklyn. The baseball commissioner, established by Kennesaw M. Landis, was held by Ford Frick at the time with a $65,000 salary. Tris Speaker amassed 793 doubles between 1907-1928. Ty Cobb was the last major leaguer to hit .400, boasting 4,191 hits. Babe Ruth's 60th homerun coincided with President Taft attending an opening game. The Little League movement began in Williamsport, PA. The All-Star series started in 1933, and Ty Cobb topped the first Hall of Fame ballot in 1936.