HALL OF FAMER JOE GORDON BASEBALL BIRTHDAY QUOTE OF THE DAY

Baseball Hall of Fame Second Baseman, Joe Gordon was born on February 18th, 1915. He played for the Yankees from 1936--43 and again in 1946 (after serving our country in WW II in 1944 and '45). Then he was traded to the Indians for Allie Reynolds and played for them from 1947--'50. He was a big league manager for the Indians, Tigers, Athletics and Red Sox.

He replaced Hall of Famer Tony Lazzeri as the Yankees second baseman and never looked back. He was a terrific hitter with nine all-star appearances and was the 1942 League MVP. He was a five time World Series winner and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2009. 

As good as he was with the bat, he was even a better fielder. He is still regarded today as one of the all-time great fielding second basemen. Today's Baseball Birthday Quote of the Day reflects how great he was with the glove.

"You don't know what a pleasure it is to get out of Gordon's league. The plays he makes breaks a batter's heart."
--Billy Sullivan, after being traded to the National League