Gene Bailey: Released by both Boston teams in 1920
 

I thought people would think it was fun to see a bit of history from Gene Bailey. He was released by both Boston teams in a single year, 1920.

Baseball Reference shows that he was sold by the Braves to the Red Sox on July 4, 1920:

https://www.baseball-reference.com/p...ailege01.shtml

What is interesting is that his release from the Braves is dated June 9, 1920. If BR is right, that means he was released and then sold about a month later, something I didn't know was possible.

Also below are his 1924 RPPC team photo of the Brooklyn Robbins (mis-labled as 1920 Red Sox). If you ever wondered what the moments before the official serious team photo look like, here is your answer. Guys clowning around, someone tossing a ball in the air.

You will also notice they have a dog in the middle with a pipe in his mouth. :D Wilbert Robinson is in the white shirt, Zach Wheat is to the right of him.

Also a single photo of Bailey with Charlie Hargaves in 1924.

Good stuff!!

Wow that's neat! Where did those release papers turn up?

Thanks guys. They are from Gene's grandson.

The 1920 Red Sox had quite a few players with previous or future World Series wins, including Stuffy McInnis, Waite Hoyt and Herb Pennock.