Q: This Hall of Fame pitcher from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, was the first left hander to win 200 and then 300 games. He ranks third in all time wins among left handers. He won three World Series rings during a 15 year career with the Philadelphia Athletics.
Who was he?
A: Eddie Plank
There are about 4 tomatoes that are ready to be picked any day now.
The Thunderbolts and Big Daddys are long and green but still have to change color before picking.
Three California Wonders were the first vegatables picked this year. Not sure what I will do with them. I still have a freezer half full of 2020 peppers. And it's too early to give them away.
And then there's the cukes. Easy to grow. But hard to see the actual fruits through all that growth. I did spot two small ones.
Q: This catcher played 17 years in the major leagues and won two World Series rings with two different teams. He was the first player to ever sign with the Los Angeles Angels and later served one year as their manager. He also played four years in the NBL with the Rochester Royals.
Who was he?
A: Del Rice
Q: This Hall-of-Famer won 5 World Series rings. He is one of 14 players to hit a "natural" cycle (single, double, triple, and home run in that order) and the only one to complete a "natural" with a grand slam. He holds the American League record for most RBI (11) in a game. He was also the first player to hit two grand slams in one game. He died at the young age of 42 after a fall in his California home.
Who was he?
A: Tony Lazzeri
Q: This pitcher was a teammate of Walter Johnson from 1909-12. He had a brother who was an outfielder for the St. Louis Browns. He also had two sons each of whom won a batting championship. One son later became a manager for three different clubs. The other played for the Brooklyn Dodgers, had the same nickname as his father, and opposed Jackie Robinson entering the majors.
Who was he?
A: Ewart "Dixie" Walker
