History: In 1940, Head Coach Jawin John Kobs led the Michigan State Spartans baseball team to a record of 12-8 despite the squad having to battle an epidemic of the mumps! For those that were healthy enough to suit up, the #1 pitcher of the year for State was Detroit native Frank Mekules. Shortstop Norm Duncan led all hitters for the second straight year with a batting average of.398. Coach Kobs served at the helm from 1925 - 1963 compiling a record of 574-377-16.
1940s baseball - Gem
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Ebbets Field Flannels Vintage Detroit Red Wings Sweater Jersey
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1940 NEW YORK CUBANS Home Jersey Ebbets Field Flannels XXL
History: Playing most of their history in the Negro National League, the Cubans frequently boasted as many foreign players as any ballclub in the United States. In 1941, the Cubans featured Perucho Cepeda, father of Hall of Fame San Francisco Giants first baseman Orlando Cepeda. The most famous player in Cubans history, however, was Martin Dihigo, the only ballplayer ever to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fames in the United States, Cuba, Mexico, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic.
Ebbets Field Flannels New York Cubans 1940 Home Jersey
History: The Vols, playing at Sulpher Dell, won the Southern Association crown in '40, and are considered one of minor league baseball's all-time greatest teams. Future Braves great Johnny Sain was in the Vols' rotation.
Ebbets Field Flannels Nashville Vols 1940 Home Jersey
Description: Inspired by the original 1939 New York Knights ballcap. This collection takes some of our favorite styles and reimagines them as a key piece of your everyday uniform. Hand-sewn from genuine wool baseball cloth.
New York Knights Vintage Inspired Ballcap
Ebbets Field Flannels Vintage Detroit Red Wings Sweater Jersey, XL
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