Now THIS is Genius

Someone created a pre-1938 Navin Field out of Legos! Here are some shots:



The whole set of pictures is here.

October 3rd, 1934 - AL Awards

Yankees Miss Title but Dominate Major AL Awards; Foxx slighted in controversial vote

Like the other second place NY team, the Yankees narrowly missed the pennant, but their second place finish helps explains how Lou Gehrig barely edged Jimmie Foxx, whose A's contended for the pennant most of the year before spiraling to fourth in September, going 13-18 after taking over first place in late August. Pitcher Lefty Gomez, however, was no surprise and a virtual concensus first choice.

The announcement of the gold gloves gives the Browns something to cheer about - they won the most of any team (3).

Congratulations to double award winners Earl Averill (gold glove and silver slugger) and Detroit's own Mickey Cochrane (silvers slugger and manager of the year) and Billy Rogell (gold glove and silver slugger).

Most Valuable Player - Lou Gehrig (New York)

Cy Young - Lefty Gomez (New York)

Best Relief Pitcher - Alex McColl (Washington)

Gold Gloves -

Catcher: Rick Ferrell (Boston)
First Base: Jack Burns (St. Louis)
Second Base: Oscar Melillo (St. Louis)
Third Base: Marv Owen (Detroit)
Shortstop: Billy Rogell (Detroit)

Outfield: Earl Averill (Cleveland)

Outfield: Al Simmons (Chicago)

Outfield: Sammy West (St. Louis)

Pitcher: Gordon Rhodes (Boston)

Silver Sluggers -

Catcher: Mickey Cochrane (Detroit)

First Base: Jimmie Foxx (Philadelphia)
Second Base: Charlie Gehringer (Detroit)

Third Base: Billy Werber (Boston)

Shortstop: Billy Rogell (Detroit)

Outfield (LF): Bob Johnson (Philadelphia)
Outfield (CF): Earl Averill (Cleveland)

Outfield (RF): Babe Ruth (New York)

Manager of the Year - Mickey Cochrane (Detroit)

Rookie of the Year - Johnnie Broaca (New York)

October 3rd, 1934 - NL Awards

Giants Take Lions' Share of National League Awards; Bucs do well in fielding; several Cardinals finish near top

The 1934 World Series begins today. This morning, the National League announced its awards for 1934. Despite a disappointing second place finish for the defending World Champion New York Giants, they did receive some solace in receiving most of the top awards. Pittsburgh also did well with three gold gloves. St. Louis only received one major award, but several of its players such as Dizzy Dean (Cy Young) and Rip Collins (MVP) finished a close second. Manager Frisch was also the runner up for a gold glove at second.

Most Valuable Player - Mel Ott (New York)

Cy Young - Carl Hubbell (New York)

Best Relief Pitcher - Jesse Haines (St. Louis)

Gold Gloves -

Catcher: Gus Mancuso (New York)

First Base: Bill Terry (New York)

Second Base: Hughie Critz (New York)

Third Base: Pie Traynor (Pittsburgh)

Shortstop: Leo Durocher (St. Louis)

Outfield: Paul Waner (Pittsburgh)

Outfield: Lloyd Waner (Pittsburgh)

Outfield: Kiddo Davis (multiple)

Pitcher: Van Mungo (Brooklyn)

Silver Sluggers -

Catcher: Gabby Hartnett (Chicago)

First Base: Rip Collins (St. Louis)

Second Base: Tony Cuccinello (Brooklyn)

Third Base: Pinky Whitney (Boston)
Shortstop: Arky Vaughan (Pittsburgh)

Outfield (LF): Joe Medwick (St. Louis)
Outfield (CF): Wally Berger (Boston)
Outfield (RF): Mel Ott (New York)

Manager of the Year - Frankie Frisch (St. Louis)

Rookie of the Year - Paul Dean (St. Louis)