1937

Robert Francis “Red” Daughters appeared for the Boston Red Sox in a game against the New York Yankees on April 24, 1937. Third baseman Mike Higgins led off with a double, then catcher Rick Ferrell walked. Red Daughters was sent in to run for Ferrell. Outfielder Buster Mills forced Higgins at third. Mel Almada drew a walk, loading the bases, and pushing our man Daughters to third. Bases loaded, one out. Eric McNair grounded to Frank Crosetti at short; his throw to Tony Lazzeri at second forced Almada. Red scored, and Mills advanced to third. Bobby Doerr flied to Jake Powell in left to end the game. Boston lost it, 6-5. Red's career in the majors was over. He’d never had an at-bat, but he had acquitted himself well on the basepaths ...

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