St. Louis Browns RHP Dee Sanders was born on April 8, 1921 in Quitman, Texas. The state of Texas has produced over 1800 Major League baseball players, and Dee Sanders is the only one from Quitman, Texas. He may have had a short baseball career, but he reached almost legendary status in his community throughout his life.
There is little do
St. Louis Browns RHP Dee Sanders was born on April 8, 1921 in Quitman, Texas. The state of Texas has produced over 1800 Major League baseball players, and Dee Sanders is the only one from Quitman, Texas. He may have had a short baseball career, but he reached almost legendary status in his community throughout his life.
There is little documentation of his baseball accomplishments, but the stories of his success were passed down through family and friends. In times where legendary stories often clash with historical documentation, the spirit of the player is often the best measure of his story.
Dee Sanders was a high school prospect out of Indianola High School, before attending the University of Oklahoma where he lettered in baseball, track, and basketball from 1939-40. He joined the US Coast Guard in 1940, and served during the early years of World War II. It is said that prior to joining the Coast Guard, the Browns offered him a contract which he passed to join the service. He played for Coast Guard baseball team and remained in excellent health during the war years.
Although there is no transaction history, Dee Sanders joined the Browns in August of 1945. He had pitched for several semi-pro organizations, and the Browns wanted to honor the contract they offered him before the war. Dee Sanders made his MLB debut on August 12, 1945. He appeared in the ninth inning of a 9-5 loss against the Washington Nationals. He replaced Browns pitcher Earl Jones and would face just five batters, allowing four runs on two hits and a walk. The next day, August 13, he would again appear in the ninth inning of an 11-3 loss to Washington. Pitching the full inning, he allowed three runs on five hits. He would strike out RF Buddy Lewis, for his only MLB strikeout. This would conclude the MLB career of Dee Sanders, for he would spend the next six years playing in the minor leagues.
Sanders would pitch for the Elmira Pioneers (1946-47), San Antonio Missions (1948), Shreveport Sports (1948-50), and the McAlester Rockets (1951).
Dee Sanders' baseball career was not over, because he became a hero in the semi-pro and company leagues around his McAlester, Oklahoma home. It is recorded in local papers that while playing for McAlester he pitched 75 2/3 innings without giving up a walk. It is also written that he pitched for the Ft. Worth Capeharts in the first Inter-Hemispheric Semi-Pro Championships in Japan in 1950.
Dee Sanders was dedicated to improving McAlester by serving as the Sheriff of Pittsburg County, establishing the Standard Road and Bridge Supply Company, and operating the Flying "S" Ranch north of the city. He also served in several economic development groups, hospital boards, and animal rescue organizations. Dee Sanders may have left the Browns with an ERA of 40.50, but his true spirit left an indelible impact on the people and communities he loved.
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The St. Louis Browns opened their 1913 season on April 10th. Beginning on Friday, April 10th, "St. Louis Browns 764" will document the record for every game played during the baseball season. It will also include every debut, trade, and include the breakdown of one amazing game in Browns history for every date of t
UPCOMING BROWNS SCHEDULE
The St. Louis Browns opened their 1913 season on April 10th. Beginning on Friday, April 10th, "St. Louis Browns 764" will document the record for every game played during the baseball season. It will also include every debut, trade, and include the breakdown of one amazing game in Browns history for every date of the season. This is the most comprehensive look at the history of the St. Louis Browns on the web, and every day will bring more incredible stories. PLEASE CONTINUE TO ENJOY THESE STORIES.
BROWNS' BIRTHDAYS ON THIS DAY
1887 - 1B "Hap" Myers (1910-11)
1921 - Dee Sanders (1945)
TRANSACTIONS
1953 - Browns send the rights of catcher Ferrell Anderson to the Cardinals (The date is an approximation, exact date is unknown). Anderson was seen as a strong prospect for St. Louis, although he would never play a game for the Browns. Once acquired from the Phillies on June 16, 1951, the Browns sent his to the Toronto Maple Leafs, their AAA affiliate. After batting .299 in Toronto in 1952, the Cardinals would bring him up for the 1953 season. "Andy" Anderson would see action in 18 games across the 1953 season. He would later go on to coach and manage in the Cardinals organization. He managed for the Class A the Omaha Cardinals, and Columbus Cardinals. Being from Joplin, Missouri, he was responsible for purchasing the land that the first Little League field was built.
The strength of the Browns in 1929 was a versatile lineup that would see contributions come from up and down the lineup. This team did not have staggering numbers in compared to other American League teams in 1929. They were in the middle of the pack in most offensive categories. They did lead the A.L. in walks with 584, but also were sec
The strength of the Browns in 1929 was a versatile lineup that would see contributions come from up and down the lineup. This team did not have staggering numbers in compared to other American League teams in 1929. They were in the middle of the pack in most offensive categories. They did lead the A.L. in walks with 584, but also were second in the league with 1162 runners left on base.
Batting Leaders from the 1929 season with A.L. rankings in (#)
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