Gene Bailey: Released by both Boston teams in 1920

[Jobu]

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. 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.

[TCMA]

Good stuff!!

[MCyganik]

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

[Jobu]

Thanks guys. They are from Gene's grandson.

[etsmith]

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