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1934 in a Box
Giants Checking In: Joey Amalfitano, San Pedro, CA Jackie Brandt, Omaha, NE Chuck Hiller, Johnsburg, IL Willie Kirkland, Siluria, AL Ken MacKenzie, Gore Bay, Ontario, Canada Andre Rodgers, Nassau, Bahamas … Continue reading
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The Best Fielding Catchers
This is the first of several installments (I think it will be one for each non-pitching defensive position) on the best defensive players in the Giants’ history. For my methodology, please see this post. Here are the top ten catching … Continue reading
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Tagged catchers, catching, defensive value, Harry Danning, Hill, Katt, Kirt Manwaring, performance analysis, Posey, Shanty Hogan, Snyder, Westrum
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This Day in Giants History: March 5, 1941
Veteran Giant catcher Harry Danning ends his holdout and signs a $16,500 contract. Manager Bill Terry surprises the Giant beat writers and fans with the announcement that the heavy-footed catcher will be the club’s new left fielder. The “noble experiment,” … Continue reading
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