Walter Alston: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1983

Born: December 1, 1911

1935: Graduated from Miami of Ohio University

1935: Signed by St Louis Cardinals

1935-36: Minor Leagues

Debut: September 27, 1936 (Cards)

1936-47: Minor Leagues

1944-53: Minor League Manager

1954-1976: Dodger Manager (2,040-1,613)

1955: Dodgers win World Series

1956: Dodgers win Pennant

1957: Dodgers move to Los Angeles

1959: Dodgers win World Series

1963: Dodgers win World Series

1965: Dodgers win World Series

1966: Dodgers win Pennant

1974: Dodgers win Pennant

1976: Retired

1977: Dodgers retired his #24

1983: Elected to Hall of Fame (Vets Committee)

1984: Died


Accomplishments:
4x World Champion

2,040-1,613 record

.558 win %

7 Pennants

As a player: 0-for-1

Sci Fi History: Black Manta kills Aqualad (1977)

Black Manta's hatred of Aquaman exceeded the normal super villain-hero rivalry. It became an all out blood feud. Manta kidnapped Aquaman's son, Arthur Jr., and murdered the child in cold blood. Eventually, Aquaman captured Black Manta and nearly executed the villain in revenge. However, the hero regained his composure and showed mercy. The story coincided with an era in which comics became grittier and more realistic. Despite this, the murder of a child seemed to step over the bounds and shocked readers.

Best Catchers in team history (National League)

Washington Nationals: Gary Carter (via Montreal)

New York Mets: Mike Piazza

Atlanta Braves: Javy Lopez

Miami Marlins: Charles Johnson

Philadelphia Phillies: Darren Daulton

St Louis Cardinals: Yadier Molina

Pittsburgh Pirates: Manny Sanguillen

Milwaukee Brewers: Jonathan Lucroy

Cincinnati Reds: Johnny Bench

Chicago Cubs: Gabby Hartnett

Los Angeles Dodgers: Roy Campanella (via Brooklyn)

San Francisco Giants: Buster Posey

San Diego Padres: Benito Santiago

Colorado Rockies: Chris Iannetta (Wilin Rosario)

Arizona Diamondbacks: Miguel Montero

Best Catchers in team history (American League)

Baltimore Orioles: Rick Dempsey

New York Yankees: Yogi Berra

Toronto Blue Jays: Ernie Whitt

Tampa Bay Rays: Toby Hall

Boston Red Sox: Carlton Fisk

Detroit Tigers: Bill Freehan

Kansas City Royals: Mike MacFarlane

Cleveland Indians: Sandy Alomar Jr.

Chicago White Sox: Carlton Fisk

Minnesota Twins: Joe Mauer

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim: Bengie Molina

Oakland A's: Mickey Cochrane (via Philadelphia)

Seattle Mariners: Dan Wilson

Houston Astros: Brad Ausmus

Texas Rangers: Ivan Rodriguez

18th Century Timeline (1726-1750)

1730: First Great Awakening begins

1733-8: War of Polish Succession

1735-9: Russo-Turkish War

1739: War of Jenkin's Ear

1740: Frederick the Great assumes power

1740-8: War of Austrian Succession

1744: Failed Jacobite Uprising

1745: Second Jacobite Rebellion

1748: Treaty of Aix-La Chapelle ends War of Austrian Succession

18th Century Timeline (1701-1725)

1700-21: Great Northern War (Sweden vs. Russia)

1701-14: War of Spanish Succession

1702: 47 Ronin

1702-15: Camisard Rebellion (France)

1703: St. Petersburg founded

1703-11: Rakoczi Uprising

1706: Battle of Ramilies

1706: Battle of Turin

1707: Act of Union

1708: East India Company Founded

1708-09: Prussian Famine

1709: Great Frost of 1709

1709: Battle of Poltava

1710-11: Russo-Turkish War

1712: Battle of Denain

1713: Treaty of Ultrecht ends War of Spanish Succession

1714: Hanoverian Succession

1720: South Sea Bubble

Terry Pendleton: timeline

Born: July 16, 1960

1981-2: Fresno State Bulldogs

1982: All American

1982: Drafted by St. Louis Cardinals

1982-4: Minor Leagues

Debut: July 18, 1984 (Cards)

1985: Cards win Pennant

1987: Cards win Pennant

1990: Signed by Atlanta Braves

1991: Comeback Player of the Year

1991: NL MVP (.319, 22 HR, 86 RBI, .880 OPS, 303 TB)

1991: Won Batting Title (.319)

1991-2: Braves win Pennant

1992: Made All Star Team

1993: Braves win NL East

1995: Signed by Florida Marlins

1996: Traded to Braves

1996: Braves win Pennant

1997: Signed by Cincinnati Reds

1998: Signed by Kansas City Royals

2001-present: Braves coach

2004: Dropped off Hall of Fame Ballot (0.2%)


Accomplishments:
1991 NL MVP

1992 All Star

3x Gold Glove

NL Comeback Player of the Year (1991)

NL Batting Champ (.319)

5x Player of the Week

.270

140 HR

946 RBI

851 Runs

1897 Hits

.707 OPS

2751 TB

30+ Doubles: 4x

20+ HR: 2x

105 RBI (1992)

20+ SB: 2x

.300: 2x

.517 Slugging (1991)

300 TB: 2x

Led league in Hits: 2x

Led league in TB (303): 1991

Postseason: .252, 3 HR, 23 RBI, .658 OPS (12 Series)