The Chicago Cubs placed 24 year old outfielder Ted Tappe on the DL. Tappe had brief cups of coffe in 1950 and 1951 before getting his first real shot this season. This injury would pretty much end his career. In 21 games Tappe was hitting .250 with 4 HR's and 10 RBI.
# posted by 1955 Strat-o-matic replay @ 9:18 AM