Monday, August 30, 2021

Today's Birthday: Tug McGraw, Auburn Mets (1964)

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Former New York-Penn League prospect Tug McGraw was born on this date in 1944. He pitched in 3 games for the 1964 Auburn Mets (1-2, 1.89 ERA). 

McGraw pitched for 19 seasons in the majors with the New York Mets (1965-67, 1969-74) and Philadelphia Phillies (1975-84). 

He was named to the New York Mets Hall of Fame in 1993, and the Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame in 1999.

He died of brain cancer on January 5, 2004, at the age of 59.

Source: Baseball Reference

 

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Sunday, August 29, 2021

1939 PONY League Champions: Oleans Oilers

The Olean Oilers were the regular season and playoff champions in the inaugural season of the Pennsylvania-Ontario-New York (PONY) League in 1939.

 

Source: Oleans Times-Herald & NEWSPAPERACHIVE

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Saturday, August 28, 2021

Today's Birthday: Tony Gonzalez, Bradford Beagles/Hornell Redlegs (1957)

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Happy 85th Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Tony Gonzalez. He played for the Bradford Beagles/Hornell Redlegs in 1957.

Gonzalez played in the major leagues for 12 seasons with the Cincinnati Red (1960), Philadephia Phillies (1960-68), San Diego Padres (1969), Atlanta Braves (1969-70), and California Angels (1970-71).

Source: Baseball Reference

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Friday, August 27, 2021

News from the PONY League: August 27, 1952

Source: Lebanon Daily News via Newspapers.com    

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Thursday, August 26, 2021

Today's Birthday: Fred Wenz, Olean Red Sox (1961)

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Former New York-Penn League prospect Fred Wenz was born on this date in 1941. He pitched in five games for the 1961 Olean Red Sox.

Wenz played in the major leagues during three seasons with the Boston Red Sox (1968-69) and Philadelphia Phillies (1970).

After his playing days, he became a successful businessman. Wenz died on October 6, 2020, at the age of 79.

Source: Baseball Reference

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

PONY League news on August 25, 1944

Source: Bradford Evening Star & Daily Record & newspapers.com

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Today's Birthday: Dean Wilkins, Oneonta Yankees (1986)

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Happy 55th birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Dean Wilkins. He pitched for the the 1986 Oneonta Yankees (9-0, 3.13 ERA).

Wilkins played for the majors during three seasons with the Chicago Cubs (1989-90) and Houston Astros (1991).

Source: Baseball Reference

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Monday, August 23, 2021

PONY League News: August 23, 1939

 Source: Bradford Evening Star & Daily Record & newspapers.com

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Sunday, August 22, 2021

News from the Pennsylvania-Ontario-New York (PONY) League: August 22, 1939

The Jamestown Jaguars of the the PONY League tied the Pittsburgh Pirates in an exhibition game 1-1, yesterday at Celoron Park in Jamestown. The game was called because of rain in the 7th inning. 

Source: Elmira Star-Gazette & newspapers.com

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Saturday, August 21, 2021

PONY League news on August 21, 1943

Source: Dunkirk (NY) Evening Observer & newspapers.com

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Friday, August 20, 2021

PONY League News on August 20, 1946

"Big Mike" Genevrino leads Bradford Blue Wings over Hornell, 7-6. Jamestown Falcons and Batavia Clippers win.


Source: Bradford Evening Star and Daily Record & newspapers.com

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

Today's Birthday: Bobby Richardson (Olean Yankees, 1953)

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Happy 86th birthday to former PONY (New York-Penn) League prospect Bobby Richardson. He played for the 1953 Olean Yankees as a 17 year old rookie. 

He went on to play for the New York Yankees during 12 seasons (1955-66). He was an 8-time American League All-Star, 5 time Gold Glove winner at second base and the 1960 World Series Most Valuable Player.

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Today's Birthday: Mike Ferraro (Onetona Yankees manager, 1974-75)

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Happy 77th birthday to former New York-Penn League manager Mike Ferraro. He managed the Oneonta Yankees in 1974 and '75.

Ferraro played in the majors during four seasons with the New York Yankees (1966, '68), Seattle Pilots (1969) and Milwaukee Brewers (1972).

He managed for five seasons in the minor leagues and managed the Cleveland Indians in 1983 and the Kansas City Royals in 1986. 

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Today's Birthday: Jeff Moronko, Batavia Trojans (1980)

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Happy Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Jeff Moronko, who was born on this date in 1959. He played for the 1980 Batavia Trojans.

Moronko played in the Major Leagues during two seasons with the Cleveland Indians (1984) and New York Yankees (1987).

Source: Baseball Reference

 

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Monday, August 16, 2021

Today's Birthday: Buck Rodgers (Jamestown Falcons, 1956 & Erie Sailors, 1957)

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Happy 83rd birthday to former PONY/New York-Penn League prospect Buck Rodgers. He played for the  Jamestown Falcons in 1956 and Erie Sailors in 1957.

Rodgers played in the majors with the Los Angeles/California Angels (1961-69) and managed the Milwaukee Brewers (1980-82), Montreal Expos (1985-91), and California Angels (1991-94).
 

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Sunday, August 15, 2021

Today's Birthday: Seth Morehead (Bradford Phillies, 1952)

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Former PONY (New York-Penn) League prospect Seth Morehead was born on this date in 1934. He pitched for the Bradford Phillies as a 17 year old rookie (5-6, 2.04 ERA) in 1952.

Morehead played in the majors during 5 seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies (1957-59), Chicago Cubs (1959-60) and Milwaukee Braves (1961).

He died on January 17, 2006 at the age of 71.

Source: Baseball Reference

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Saturday, August 14, 2021

Today's Birthday: Jim Mason (Geneva Senators, 1968)

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Happy 71st birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Jim Mason. He played for the Geneva Senators in 1968 after being drafted by the Washington Senators in the 2nd round of the major league draft.

He played in the majors during 9 seasons with Washington Senators (1971), Texas Rangers (1972-73, '77-'78), New York Yankees (1974-76), Toronto Blue Jays (1977) and Montreal Expos (1979).

Source: Baseball Reference   

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Friday, August 13, 2021

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Happy 58th birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Jeff Ballard. He pitched for the Newark Orioles in 1985 (10-2, 1.41 ERA).

Ballard played in the majors during 7 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles (1987-91) and Pittsburgh Pirates (1993-94).

Source: Baseball Reference   

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Thursday, August 12, 2021

Today's Birthday: Tom McAvoy (Erie Senators, 1956)

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Former PONY (New York-Penn) League prospect Tom McAvoy was born on this date in 1936. He pitched for the 1956 Erie Senators.

He pitched in one game for the Washington Senators in 1959. 

After his baseball career, McAvoy worked in sales and coached softball. He was inducted into the International Softball Congress Hall of Fame in 2009. 

He died on March 19, 2011 at the age of 74.

Source: Baseball Reference

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Today's Birthday: Bill Monbouquette, Corning Red Sox (1955-56), St. Catharines Stompers (1997), Oneonta Yankees (2000-05) & Lowell Spinners (2006)

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Former PONY/New York-Penn League prospect and coach Bill Monbouquette was born on this date in 1936. He played for the Corning Red Sox during the 1955 and '56 seasons.

Monbouquette pitched in the majors for 11 seasons with the Boston Red Sox (1958-65), Detroit Tigers (1966-67), New York Yankees (1967-68) and San Francisco Giants (1968).

After his playing career, he managed and coached in the minors and was the New York Mets' pitching coach 1982 and '83. He returned to the New York-Penn League, coaching for the St. Catharines Stompers (1997), Oneonta Yankees (2000-05) and Lowell Spinners (2006). 

He died on January 25, 2015, at the age of 78.

Source: Baseball Reference   

 

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Today's Birthday: Andy Stankiewicz, Oneonta Yankees (1986)

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Happy 57th birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Andy Stankiewicz. He played for the Oneonta Yankees in 1986. 

Stankiewicz played in the majors during 7 seasons with the New York Yankees (1992-93), Houston Astros (1994-95), Montreal Expos (1996-97) and Arizona Diamondbacks (1998). 

Source: Baseball Reference 

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Sunday, August 1, 2021

Today’s Birthday: Roger Miller, Newark Co-Pilots (1972)

 

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Former New York-Penn League prospect Roger Miller was born on this date in 1954. He played for the 1972 Newark (New York) Co-Pilots. 

Miller pitched in 2 games for the 1974 Milwaukee Brewers. 

He died tragically in a work related accident on April 26, 1993, at the age of 38.

Source: Baseball Reference 

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