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Matt from TN · 06-03-2004, 02:11 PM

Key Retirees:

Edward "Juicy" Shiflet, LF
New York Yankees 1918-20
Boston Red Sox 1921-35
Boston Braves 1935

Shiflet was one of the few good players that the Red Sox got in return for their "Dead Sox" deals of the early 20's. Those deals eventually helped the Yankees capture the pennant in 1923 and again in 1927, but only two players traded from the Red Sox were still with the team when they finally won their next World Series in 1933 - pitcher Patrick Paulsen (who retired a year ago) and first baseman Ralph "Thunder" Tumbridge.

Shiflet went on to payback New York by becoming one of the most feared hitters in the AL from 1922-1932. A torn rib cage muscle ended his '29 season early - just a year after being named the AL BOY, and it was a key reason why he declined so quickly after 1932. Despite his injury, "Juicy" retired with a .320 average, 2108 hits, 351 doubles, 178 homeruns (14th All-Time), 1289 RBI (15th All-Time), 1136 runs, 885 walks and 212 steals. He won the 1928 batting title and had a 22-game hitting streak in 1931.

Other Notable Retirees:

Gary Emmerich, RF
Reds 1918-35

.306, 2031 H, 1089 R, 515 SB. He was a 3-time Gold Glover and led the NL in stolen bases 6 times. He finished 10th on that all-time list.

Rob Weems, 2B
Robins/Dodgers 1920-31
White Sox 1931-34
Cubs 1934-35

.323, 2090 H. He won the World Series with Brooklyn in 1926, hitting .500 with 6 RBI. Had a 22-game hitting streak in 1927.

Floyd Bettles, SP
Tigers 1921-34

239-197, 4.14, 1579 BB, 1479 K, 1.47 WHIP. Anchored the Detroit rotation for many years, and was part of the team's only World Series team in 1928, when they defeated the Braves. Goes largely unnoticed because he pitched in such a hitter-friendly park and era, but he finished in the top 10 in wins 8 times in 11 years and in the top 10 in ERA 6 times in 9 years.

Steve Varghese, 3B
Giants 1919-33
Braves 1933-34
Pirates 1934-35

.320, 1978 H. Won the World Series with the Giants in 1921 as a youngster on the bench. Returned to the WS as a starter in 1922, but lost to the Browns. Won Gold Glove in 1924. Had 2 hitting streaks over 20 games long in consecutive seasons. Led NL in hits twice.

06-03-2004, 02:11 PM	#1157
Matt from TN Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In a funk.... Posts: 3,413	Key Retirees: Edward "Juicy" Shiflet, LF New York Yankees 1918-20 Boston Red Sox 1921-35 Boston Braves 1935 Shiflet was one of the few good players that the Red Sox got in return for their "Dead Sox" deals of the early 20's. Those deals eventually helped the Yankees capture the pennant in 1923 and again in 1927, but only two players traded from the Red Sox were still with the team when they finally won their next World Series in 1933 - pitcher Patrick Paulsen (who retired a year ago) and first baseman Ralph "Thunder" Tumbridge. Shiflet went on to payback New York by becoming one of the most feared hitters in the AL from 1922-1932. A torn rib cage muscle ended his '29 season early - just a year after being named the AL BOY, and it was a key reason why he declined so quickly after 1932. Despite his injury, "Juicy" retired with a .320 average, 2108 hits, 351 doubles, 178 homeruns (14th All-Time), 1289 RBI (15th All-Time), 1136 runs, 885 walks and 212 steals. He won the 1928 batting title and had a 22-game hitting streak in 1931. Other Notable Retirees: Gary Emmerich, RF Reds 1918-35 .306, 2031 H, 1089 R, 515 SB. He was a 3-time Gold Glover and led the NL in stolen bases 6 times. He finished 10th on that all-time list. Rob Weems, 2B Robins/Dodgers 1920-31 White Sox 1931-34 Cubs 1934-35 .323, 2090 H. He won the World Series with Brooklyn in 1926, hitting .500 with 6 RBI. Had a 22-game hitting streak in 1927. Floyd Bettles, SP Tigers 1921-34 239-197, 4.14, 1579 BB, 1479 K, 1.47 WHIP. Anchored the Detroit rotation for many years, and was part of the team's only World Series team in 1928, when they defeated the Braves. Goes largely unnoticed because he pitched in such a hitter-friendly park and era, but he finished in the top 10 in wins 8 times in 11 years and in the top 10 in ERA 6 times in 9 years. Steve Varghese, 3B Giants 1919-33 Braves 1933-34 Pirates 1934-35 .320, 1978 H. Won the World Series with the Giants in 1921 as a youngster on the bench. Returned to the WS as a starter in 1922, but lost to the Browns. Won Gold Glove in 1924. Had 2 hitting streaks over 20 games long in consecutive seasons. Led NL in hits twice. Last edited by Matt from TN; 02-08-2005 at 12:57 PM.