It's just another one of those days in sports. Where things happen to happen on the same exact day as another memorable moment. Here's a few anniversaries we are celebrating today, June 2nd.
BABE RUTH RETIRES Many experts, among others, say that he was and is the greatest player the game has ever seen. And today he hung up his jersey for the final time in his historic career. Many don't know this but he ended his career with the Boston Braves, after playing part of the season in 1935. One of the more amazing stats that Ruth holds is that 4 times he hit for more than 50 homeruns for a season in the '20s, but that is not the remarkable thing. The amazing thing is that only 2 players hit over 50 during that stretch.
LOU GEHRIG DIES At the very young age of 37, one of the best players the game has ever seen and the first "iron horse" as he was called, was taken from a fatal disease now baring his name. Finishing 7 homers short of 500, Gehrig is more famously known for playing in 2130 consecutive games. The streak ended when Gehrig became disabled with the fatal neuromuscular disease that claimed his life two years later. His streak, stood for 56 years until finally broken by Cal Ripken, Jr. He finished his career with 2 AL MVPs and 6 World Series Championships.
TED WILLIAMS ENLISTS IN NAVY If baseball is always known for statistics, just imagine what could have been if Ted Williams didn't leave the game of baseball for heading to protect our country. Williams missed 3 1/2 seasons of baseball, 3 of them during the prime of his career. Known for being an absolute hitting genius, Williams numbers do indeed stand out but just imagine what could have been. .344/521/1839 also finishing with just over 2600 hits. He still owns the career OBS percentage record of .482. This 17-time all-star is best known by myself for doing something no one of his caliber has ever done, which was hitting a homer in his final Major League at-bat.
KEN GRIFFEY JR DRAFTED BY THE MARINERS There hasn't been many #1 picks of the MLB Draft where you can say, "Hey we made a Hall of Fame choice with our selection." Well, that's what the M's did on this day 22 years ago today. Only three overall top draft choices come to mind when you say the "best 1st pick ever", Alex Rodriguez and Chipper Jones are the others. For his first ten seasons in Seattle he finally gave the fans something to see and cheer about on a daily basis. Which ultimately led them to being able to build a bigger and better stadium. Griffey was the state of Washington for 10 years and in my opinion was the best player of the 90s. He is not the same player he was back then, but Griffey is part of the 600 HR club and is less than 300 hits away from 3000.
BABE RUTH RETIRES Many experts, among others, say that he was and is the greatest player the game has ever seen. And today he hung up his jersey for the final time in his historic career. Many don't know this but he ended his career with the Boston Braves, after playing part of the season in 1935. One of the more amazing stats that Ruth holds is that 4 times he hit for more than 50 homeruns for a season in the '20s, but that is not the remarkable thing. The amazing thing is that only 2 players hit over 50 during that stretch.
LOU GEHRIG DIES At the very young age of 37, one of the best players the game has ever seen and the first "iron horse" as he was called, was taken from a fatal disease now baring his name. Finishing 7 homers short of 500, Gehrig is more famously known for playing in 2130 consecutive games. The streak ended when Gehrig became disabled with the fatal neuromuscular disease that claimed his life two years later. His streak, stood for 56 years until finally broken by Cal Ripken, Jr. He finished his career with 2 AL MVPs and 6 World Series Championships.
TED WILLIAMS ENLISTS IN NAVY If baseball is always known for statistics, just imagine what could have been if Ted Williams didn't leave the game of baseball for heading to protect our country. Williams missed 3 1/2 seasons of baseball, 3 of them during the prime of his career. Known for being an absolute hitting genius, Williams numbers do indeed stand out but just imagine what could have been. .344/521/1839 also finishing with just over 2600 hits. He still owns the career OBS percentage record of .482. This 17-time all-star is best known by myself for doing something no one of his caliber has ever done, which was hitting a homer in his final Major League at-bat.
KEN GRIFFEY JR DRAFTED BY THE MARINERS There hasn't been many #1 picks of the MLB Draft where you can say, "Hey we made a Hall of Fame choice with our selection." Well, that's what the M's did on this day 22 years ago today. Only three overall top draft choices come to mind when you say the "best 1st pick ever", Alex Rodriguez and Chipper Jones are the others. For his first ten seasons in Seattle he finally gave the fans something to see and cheer about on a daily basis. Which ultimately led them to being able to build a bigger and better stadium. Griffey was the state of Washington for 10 years and in my opinion was the best player of the 90s. He is not the same player he was back then, but Griffey is part of the 600 HR club and is less than 300 hits away from 3000.
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