The following is the third (and final) installment in my series examining the greatest third basemen in Yankees history.
For Part I, please click here: https://drpaulsem.com/2016/03/13/missing-from-monument-park-part-i/
For Part II, please click here: https://drpaulsem.com/2016/03/15/missing-from-monument-part-part-ii/
Continue reading “Missing From Monument Park – Part III (Conclusion)”
The following is the second of a three part series examining the greatest third basemen in Yankees history. To read Part I, please click here:
https://drpaulsem.com/2016/03/13/missing-from-monument-park-part-i/
The New York Yankees have a tradition of honoring the greatest players in their history with monuments in Monument Park located within Yankee Stadium. Through the 2015 season, there were twenty-six Yankees players recognized in this hallowed ground. (This number excludes Billy Martin who is arguably included more for his managing than his playing days as a Yankee.) The Yankees have honored nine pitchers, seven outfielders, five catchers, three first basemen, a shortstop (Phil Rizzuto, although a certain Derek Jeter will soon join him) and a second baseman. In total, a player from every position on the diamond is recognized except for third base. There are no Yankee third basemen in Monument Park.
Joe Glenn was a catcher who played for the New York Yankees, St. Louis Browns, and the Boston Red Sox, mostly during the 1930’s.
Hidden among Glenn’s rather undistinguished career are a few unique moments that help to show why the history of baseball is so fun to study.
Glenn first appeared in the Major Leagues in 1932 with the Yankees. A late-season call-up, he appeared in six games and managed two hits in 16 at bats. Both of Glenn’s hits, two singles, came in the same game off long-time Major League pitcher Sad Sam Jones.
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