Another outside factor from that series that is rarely discussed is the impact of the Spanish Flu. The White Sox best pitcher of that era was Red Faber, a future HOFer and basically honest guy, who won 3 games in the 1917 Series. He ended up catching the flu, lost a lot of weight and in his weakened condition, developed arm problems and couldn't participate in the 1919 Series. Had he been healthy, he would have gotten at least 3 starts, and the team probably wouldn't have even bothered to try to throw the World Series.
It was also around this time that Bill Doak, pitcher for the St Louis Cardinals, came up with the idea of a webbed fielding glove that could be used as a fielding aid, rather than just a form of protection for the hand.
Great video, and I believe we're in another transition now. Ghost runner on second to start extra innings? Review of umpire calls from video in New York? State-sanctioned gambling? It's too bad, but it's what we have for now..... ಠಿ_ಠ
Bravo!!! The concept of transmitting live data to some device that could interpret it to a remote viewer was so present. Nothing has really changed other than formats and devices.
William Hulbert created the National League, but he was the second president, not the first. The first was the owner of the Hartford Club, Morgan Bulkeley who later became a U. S. Senator. Bulkeley stepped down after 1876 and Hulbert became president in 1877 and held the office until his death in April 1882.
I really loved this, so concise and yet thoroughly informative and engaging. Not to seem pedantic, but Pathé News is actually pronounced as Pathay not “Path.” 😉
The so called live ball, with a cork center was actually introduced about ten years before Babe Ruth started to hit all those home runs. His upper cut swing made the difference.
Before 1920, the ball itself didn't stay lively for very long. Pitchers dirtied it up. Its use for a third of the game meant the ball got scratched up.
Another outside factor from that series that is rarely discussed is the impact of the Spanish Flu. The White Sox best pitcher of that era was Red Faber, a future HOFer and basically honest guy, who won 3 games in the 1917 Series. He ended up catching the flu, lost a lot of weight and in his weakened condition, developed arm problems and couldn't participate in the 1919 Series. Had he been healthy, he would have gotten at least 3 starts, and the team probably wouldn't have even bothered to try to throw the World Series.
Thanks for the comment. The wheel of fates is funny thing.
It was also around this time that Bill Doak, pitcher for the St Louis Cardinals, came up with the idea of a webbed fielding glove that could be used as a fielding aid, rather than just a form of protection for the hand.
The history of the sport and how we watch it has always fascinated me. Love this! Keep up the great work man
Great video, and I believe we're in another transition now. Ghost runner on second to start extra innings? Review of umpire calls from video in New York? State-sanctioned gambling? It's too bad, but it's what we have for now..... ಠಿ_ಠ
Excellent video, love the old footage.
That was excellent. I’ve always been fascinated with this era of baseball
Very interesting. As a White Sox fan it was fascinating to see the old ballpark in action
Thanks for the comment. It's such a precious newsreel.
Bravo!!! The concept of transmitting live data to some device that could interpret it to a remote viewer was so present. Nothing has really changed other than formats and devices.
For future reference, Cicotte is pronounced SEE-cot. One of those things I guess I knew from one of those films.
I'm a huge fan of this channel. Thanks for showing us the amazing history of this sport we love so much
Thanks for the comment!
i guess the movie 8 men out had something wrong because in that movie they did have covered dug outs. great video.
Excellent vídeo teacher
Glad you liked it!
Great video, as always. Keep up the great content and even better videos
Loved this video!
LOVE THIS VIDEO, INCREDIBLE
Thank you!
@@thebaseballprofessor sir I am curious. are you the voiceover as well? the video is so professional.
@@armstrong2008 I am the video's voice and editor. I really enjoy making these but I can go a full month without doing one.
@@thebaseballprofessor your vids are great for a dad and a cub thousand miles away from your baseball nation. Thank you.
Well done
4:25 The Ty Cobb Smoky Joe Wood Tris Speaker and Dutch Leonard Scandal 1919
I thought it was a great and informative video
William Hulbert created the National League, but he was the second president, not the first. The first was the owner of the Hartford Club, Morgan Bulkeley who later became a U. S. Senator. Bulkeley stepped down after 1876 and Hulbert became president in 1877 and held the office until his death in April 1882.
I really loved this, so concise and yet thoroughly informative and engaging. Not to seem pedantic, but Pathé News is actually pronounced as Pathay not “Path.” 😉
I wondered about the proper pronunciation of Pathe. Thanks for the correction.
Don't be so pedantic.
@@TheBatugan77 Is being didactic ok? 🧐
@@ProfessorEchoMedia
Yes. Hasidic is also okay. But not acidic.
@@TheBatugan77 Haha.
The so called live ball, with a cork center was actually introduced about ten years before Babe Ruth started to hit all those home runs. His upper cut swing made the difference.
Before 1920, the ball itself didn't stay lively for very long. Pitchers dirtied it up. Its use for a third of the game meant the ball got scratched up.
Is it true that the 1914 World Series was also fixed
Possibly. Also the 1918 series
Nice one, baseballprof. PS. I have a lot of colorized footage of old baseball up on my channel if anyone is interested in that type of thing.