February 17, 1964
Former Chicago White Sox shortstop Luke Appling is elected into the Hall of Fame.
Appling was a seven-time All-Star who collected 2,749 hits over his career. His career was interrupted by World War II in 1944-45.
He won two batting titles (1936 & 1943) and was a good leadoff hitter for many years topping the .400 mark in OBP eight times.
Born on this day:
1893 Wally Pipp
1915 Rod Dedeaux
1944 Dick Bosman
Died on this day:
1986 Red Ruffing
1989 Lefty Gomez
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