1933 World Series
Encyclopedia
The 1933 World Series featured the New York Giants
and the Washington Senators
, with the Giants winning in five games for their first championship since , and their fourth overall.
The Giants easily defeated the Nats behind "King" Carl Hubbell
and "Prince" Hal Schumacher
.
With John McGraw having retired in 1932, the New York Giants
regular first baseman Bill Terry
had assumed the managing duties. Walter Johnson
also retired in 1932 and the Senators had regular shortstop Joe Cronin
taking over as manager also. (McGraw watched the Series from the stands and died four months later.)
The Senators were the surprise team of 1933, as they broke a seven monopolies on the A.L. title jointly held by the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Athletics from 1926–1932.
Washington, D.C.
has not hosted another World Series since 1933, thus Game 5 was the final Series game played in the nation's capital as of 2010. This Washington Senators franchise became the Minnesota Twins
during the 1960–61 offseason, and would not reach the World Series again until . The second Senators team became the Texas Rangers
. The transfer of the Montreal Expos
to become the Washington Nationals
opens the door to D.C. again potentially.
in Manhattan, New York
in Manhattan, New York
in Washington, D.C.
in Washington, D.C.
in Washington, D.C.
(N.L.) over Washington Senators
(A.L.)
1933 New York Giants (MLB) season
-Offseason:* December 29, 1932: Shanty Hogan was purchased from the Giants by the Boston Braves.- Roster :- Starters by position:Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in...
and the Washington Senators
1933 Washington Senators season
The Washington Senators was a season in American baseball. They won 99 games, lost 53, and finished in first place in the American League. It was their third, and last, pennant of their existence. The team was managed by Joe Cronin and played home games at Griffith Stadium...
, with the Giants winning in five games for their first championship since , and their fourth overall.
The Giants easily defeated the Nats behind "King" Carl Hubbell
Carl Hubbell
Carl Owen Hubbell was an American baseball player. He was a member of the New York Giants in the National League from 1928 to 1943, and remained on the Giants' payroll for the rest of his life, long after their move to San Francisco.Twice voted the National League's Most Valuable Player, Hubbell...
and "Prince" Hal Schumacher
Hal Schumacher
Harold Henry Schumacher was an American baseball player. He played in the majors from 1931-1946 for the New York Giants. Hal was still a student at St. Lawrence University when he first signed with the Giants, graduating in 1933.-External links:...
.
With John McGraw having retired in 1932, the New York Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
regular first baseman Bill Terry
Bill Terry
William Harold Terry was a Major League Baseball first baseman and manager. Considered one of the greatest players of all time, Terry was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1954. In 1999, he ranked number 59 on The Sporting News list of the 100 Greatest Baseball Players, and was a nominee...
had assumed the managing duties. Walter Johnson
Walter Johnson
Walter Perry Johnson , nicknamed "Barney" and "The Big Train", was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He played his entire 21-year baseball career for the Washington Senators...
also retired in 1932 and the Senators had regular shortstop Joe Cronin
Joe Cronin
Joseph Edward Cronin was a Major League Baseball shortstop and manager.During a 20-year playing career, he played from 1926–45 for three different teams, primarily for the Boston Red Sox. Cronin was a major league manager from 1933–47...
taking over as manager also. (McGraw watched the Series from the stands and died four months later.)
The Senators were the surprise team of 1933, as they broke a seven monopolies on the A.L. title jointly held by the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Athletics from 1926–1932.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
has not hosted another World Series since 1933, thus Game 5 was the final Series game played in the nation's capital as of 2010. This Washington Senators franchise became the Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
during the 1960–61 offseason, and would not reach the World Series again until . The second Senators team became the Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers (baseball)
The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
. The transfer of the Montreal Expos
Montreal Expos
The Montreal Expos were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec from 1969 through 2004, holding the first MLB franchise awarded outside the United States. After the 2004 season, MLB moved the Expos to Washington, D.C. and renamed them the Nationals.Named after the Expo 67 World's...
to become the Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The Nationals are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball . The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium...
opens the door to D.C. again potentially.
Summary
Game 1
Tuesday, October 3, 1933 at Polo Grounds (IV)Polo Grounds
The Polo Grounds was the name given to four different stadiums in Upper Manhattan, New York City, used by many professional teams in both baseball and American football from 1880 until 1963...
in Manhattan, New York
Game 2
Wednesday, October 4, 1933 at Polo Grounds (IV)Polo Grounds
The Polo Grounds was the name given to four different stadiums in Upper Manhattan, New York City, used by many professional teams in both baseball and American football from 1880 until 1963...
in Manhattan, New York
Game 3
Thursday, October 5, 1933 at Griffith StadiumGriffith Stadium
Griffith Stadium was a sports stadium that stood in Washington, D.C. from 1911 to 1965, between Georgia Avenue and 5th Street, and between W Street and Florida Avenue, NW. An earlier wooden baseball park had been built on the same site in 1891...
in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
Game 4
Friday, October 6, 1933 at Griffith StadiumGriffith Stadium
Griffith Stadium was a sports stadium that stood in Washington, D.C. from 1911 to 1965, between Georgia Avenue and 5th Street, and between W Street and Florida Avenue, NW. An earlier wooden baseball park had been built on the same site in 1891...
in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
Game 5
Saturday, October 7, 1933 at Griffith StadiumGriffith Stadium
Griffith Stadium was a sports stadium that stood in Washington, D.C. from 1911 to 1965, between Georgia Avenue and 5th Street, and between W Street and Florida Avenue, NW. An earlier wooden baseball park had been built on the same site in 1891...
in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
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1933 World Series (4–1): New York GiantsSan Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
(N.L.) over Washington Senators
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
(A.L.)