This Day In Dodgers History: Zack Wheat Released; 50th Anniversary In Los Angeles
On January 1, 1927, the Brooklyn Dodgers released longtime outfielder Zack Wheat after 18 seasons with the team. The Dodgers' decision was made prior to Wheat's age 39-season. Wheat debuted in 1909 as a 21-year-old for the then-Brooklyn Superbas, appearing…
This Day In Dodgers History: Zack Wheat Elected To Hall Of Fame; Mike Marshall Arrested At Michigan state
On Feb. 1, 1959, Zack Wheat was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee…