Exactly 100 years ago

[GeoPoto]

August 21, 1924 Washington Senators defeated the Chicago White Sox 2-1 before 6,000 at Griffith Stadium. WP: Walter Johnson; Save: Firpo Marberry.


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[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by GeoPoto

August 21, 1924 Washington Senators defeated the Chicago White Sox 2-1 before 6,000 at Griffith Stadium. WP: Walter Johnson; Save: Firpo Marberry.

Here's the first paragraph of Fred "Firpo" Marberry's SABR bio:
"Fred Marberry, one of the best pitchers in baseball for a decade, was the first great hurler to be used primarily as a relief pitcher. He played a large role in Washington’s only World Series triumph, and set many records for relievers that would not be bested for many years. Almost forgotten today, he has been denied larger fame by splitting his career between starting and relieving —had he done one or the other, he might be in baseball’s Hall of Fame today."

In 1924, Marberry's second year in MLB, he led the Majors with 15 saves. He led the Majors in saves again in 1925 and 1926 with 16 and 22, respectively.

[frankbmd]

Every thread needs a Firpo.

[frankbmd]

Bill Pettus passed away on 8/22/1924. His black baseball career spanned from 1909-1923. He was 40 when he passed away. He once played for six different teams in one season.

[jingram058]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

Bill Pettus passed away on 8/22/1924. His black baseball career spanned from 1909-1923. He was 40 when he passed away. He once played for six different teams in one season.

Well, all I found was game final scores. Now I will look up and read about Bill Pettis.