Mel ott 1933 world series

May 22, 2018 3 responses to 1933, the obscure world series. Mel ott baseball cards and autographed memorabilia command prices equal to those of other great players from his era. With the giants leading three games to one, the senators had to win in order to keep the series going. Mel ott was earning money with his bat at the age of 14. Psa has graded 20 of the game 5 stubs with this being the best with none its equal 122017. Mel ott had four hits and three rbi in game 1, hitting a tworun home run in the first and rbi single in the third with two on, all off of lefty stewart. Mel ott signed baseball vintage nl inscribed oct 28 1933 psa dna grade 4 5. Details about 1933 baseball world series gm 5 senators vs ny giants full ticket mel ott gw hr. Friday july 11, 1947 inducted into the baseball hall of fame in 1951. This was the first time in world series history that. Ott played in the world series in 1933, 1936, and 1937, winning in 1933.

Member of 1936 and 1937 national league champion new york giants teams. Feb 21, 2009 short film clip of 1933 world series featuring a home run by mel ott. Ott was a 12time allstar, sixtime national league home run king and member of the 1933 world series champions. Short film clip of 1933 world series featuring a home run by mel ott. Before we had the nationals, the washington senators were. In game 1, he had four hits, including a tworun home run in the first inning. Mel ott and gus suhr were the only two national league hitters to get more than 70 free passes.

Washington senators cf fred schulte and mel otts 1933 world. This is dcs first taste of the series since the senators made it in 1933. In game 5, he drove in the series winning run with two outs in the top of the 10th, driving a pitch into the centerfield bleachers. His most memorable home run, however, would come in enemy territory during game 5 of the 1933 world series where his 10th inning homer clinched the title for the giants. Mar 02, 2020 mel ott in the 1933 world series game 4 giants up 30. May 29, 2019 his most memorable home run, however, would come in enemy territory during game 5 of the 1933 world series where his 10th inning homer clinched the title for the giants. Baseball new york giants 1933 year vintage sports memorabilia. Mel ott won the fifth and final game with a home run in the top of the 10th inning to break a 33 tie. He led the national league in home runs six times throughout his career and helped the giants win a world series championship in 1933. The giants would win their 3rd world championship winning game 5 on a mel ott 10th inning home run. He set the national league record for runs scored away from home 79, which still exists today. Get the best deals on baseball new york giants 1933 year vintage sports memorabilia when you shop the largest online selection at. The 1933 world series featured the new york giants playing the washington senators. Well, it may have been a relatively world series, but its safe to bet that mel ott will be more remembered than ed ott.

Oct 17, 2019 the 1933 world series was the last time dc saw championship baseball. Mel ott was born on march 2, 1909 in gretna, louisiana, usa as melvin thomas ott. In 1933, national league hurlers gave up 1,386 fewer walks than american league pitchers. Mel ott 500 home run club the most inspiring sluggers. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Mel ott baseball cards and autographed memorabilia buying guide. A twelvetime allstar and world series champion 1933, ott amassed career statistics that are lofty by any standard. His number 4 was also retired by the giants in 1949. Mel ott baseball player life, age, zodiac birthday. Member of 1933 world series champion new york giants team.

This listing is a 1933 baseball world series gm 5 senators vs ny giants full ticket. New york giants over washington senators 41 are you a stathead. The giants beat the washington senators in five games, winning the finale at griffith stadium 43 on a home run by mel ott in the tenth inning. Ott in the 1936 world series game 6, in his first 3 atbats vs lefty gomez with tom manning and red barber announcing.

Ott really shined in 1929, earning a reputation as a great hitter and outfielder. Before we had the nationals, the washington senators were in town. Mel ott baseball player was born in gretna on a tuesday, march 2, 1909. Mel ott estatisticas e perfil no baseballreference. Game five of the 1933 world series was the final game in washington, dc. The senators were playing in their first world series since 1925. The 1933 world series was the last time dc saw championship.

By the time of his retirement in 1947, ott had set national league record for runs scored 1,859, rbi 1,860, total bases 5,041, and walks 1,708. Shop mel ott 1933 world series commemorative patch real patch material reissued in 2010 by topps great looking card giants and more authentic, autographed and gameused items at amazons sports collectibles store. The giants won the world series in 1933 but struggled for the next few seasons, despite an. The senators were playing in their first world series since 1925, while the giants were playing in their first since 1924 when they lost to the senators in seven games. The 1933 world series was the championship series of the 1933 major league baseball. Mel ott baseball cards and autographed memorabilia buying. Mel ott was a major league baseball player who played his entire. Payment is due with 48 hours of the auction ending. This is dcs first taste of the world series since the senators made it in 1933. Mel ott hit two home runs that game, the final one coming in the top of the tenth inning, providing the margin for victory. Its also available for football, basketball and hockey. Compare babe ruth and mel ott careers through the years of your choosing. He was elected to the baseball hall of fame in 1951 on the third ballot. Every time i sign a ball, and there have been thousands, i thank my luck that i wasnt born stan coveleski or.

A twelvetime allstar and world series champion 1933, ott amassed career. He was signed to his first professional baseball contract at the age of 17. The 1933 world series featured the new york giants and the washington senators, with the giants winning in five games for their first championship since 1922, and their fourth overall. The giants easily defeated the nats behind king carl hubbell and prince hal schumacher. Washington senators center fielder fred schulte put together a strong 1933 campaign and continued to hit in the world series, but he couldnt bring a. However, in 1933 his giants defeated washington in the ws, the giants last ws victory till 1954. Mel ott was selected to the baseball hall of fame in 1951 with 87% of the vote. Heres the big pinch in the second world series game mel ott is on. New york responded with their own game two starter, and winner, hal schumacher. It would be the final time that a team from washington made the world series as the senators were rarely in contention.

Mel ott s second home run of the series in the tenth off of jack russell won the series for new york. Before we had the nationals, the washington senators were in. What they lacked in offense the giants certainly made up for in defense with carl hubbell, hal. The giants won the world series in 1933 but struggled for the next few seasons, despite an amazing performance from ott. Ott was a 12time allstar, sixtime national league home run king and member of the 1933. It was a local custom to pass the hat when a players home run figured in a victory. On other days he excelled as the lefthandhitting catcher for a semipro team. The 1933 world series featured the new york giants and the washington senators, with the giants.

He died on november 21, 1958 in new orleans, louisiana. He is a pisces and was born in the year of the rooster 12time allstar who hit 511 home runs and batted. The mel ott world series stats seen below include his world series yearbyyear. Find highlights from the 1933 baseball season on the next page. Career baseball statistics for mel ott, plus bio information, awards and more. Mel ott 500 home run club the most inspiring sluggers in. The final game of the 1933 world series was played on saturday, october 7th at griffith stadium, with the giants winning 43. Mel ott world series at bats vs lefty gomez this day in.

Mel otts second home run of the series in the tenth off of jack russell won the series for new york. Mel ott was a new york giants hero for 22 seasons, during which he emerged as one of the games leading sluggers and a fan favorite. Oct 25, 2019 mel ott homered the next day in the 10th inning to win game 5 off jack russell, the kind of series ending loss that will terrier heart out. Welcome to the 500 home run club, llc, founded to celebrate the awe inspiring achievements of the greatest home run hitters in baseball history. They sent game two starter, and loser, alvin general crowder to the mound. Ott combined sheer power with expert fielding skills. Mel began his career as a spry 17year old and became one of the premier hitter in the national league. Mel ott signed baseball, autographed mel ott baseball.

Heres the big pinch in the second world series game mel ott is on first, bill terry on second and hughie critz is on. Mel ott 1933 world series commemorative patch real patch. Washington senators cf fred schulte and mel otts 1933. Boston reds sox 19141919, new york yankees 19201934, boston braves 1935 mel ott. Mel ott career major league baseball statistics and. In 1936, and 1937 the giants finished first, but lost the world series both times to the yankees. He was also selected to play in the all star game from 1934 1944. Jan, 2014 washington senators center fielder fred schulte put together a strong 1933 campaign and continued to hit in the world series, but he couldnt bring a tenth inning home run by the ny giants mel. The mel ott world series stats seen below include his world series yearbyyear hitting stats, world series fielding stats, and world series pitching stats where applicable.

Mel ott homered the next day in the 10th inning to win game 5 off jack russell, the kind of seriesending loss that will terrier heart out. Mel ott baseball player life, age, zodiac birthday celebs. As a 17yearold boy wonder in 1926, his size belied his power. The 1933 world series was the last time dc saw championship baseball.

With john mcgraw having retired in 1932, the new york giants regular first baseman bill terry had assumed the managing. In his first at bat he is up with the bases loaded. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. He played his entire 22year career with the new york giants 19261947. Mel ott in the 1933 world series game 4 giants up 30.