Ira Flagstead
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Ira Flagstead
| Born: | September 22, 1893 |
| Birthplace: | Montague, Missouri |
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| Height: | 5’ 9" |
| Weight: | 165 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
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| Other Teams: | Detroit Tigers 1917-23, Washington Senators 1929, Pittsburgh Pirates 1929-30 |
| Years with Boston: | 1923 - 1929 |
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Overall Career
Ira James Flagstead was born on September 22, 1893, in Montague, Michigan. Flagstead was 23 years old when he broke into the big leagues on July 20, 1917, with the Detroit Tigers.
Flagstead batted .331 in his first full season with the Tigers in 1919. During the 1923 season, he was moved to the Red Sox, where he played for seven seasons and set career highs in hits (172), RBI (69), home runs (8), and walks (77). In 1,218 career games, Flagstead batted .290 with 40 home runs and 71 stolen bases. In 1925 he was named Boston's outstanding player of the year, and was 7th in AL MVP voting.
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Flagstead's Moments in the Sun
- Returning home after the 1928 season with Boston, fans gave him a "day" and presented him with $1,000 in gold, a new automobile and other gifts.
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Trivia
- May 28, 1924: Hit a lead of homer which was the only run of the game
- September 26, 1927: As a centerfielder, Flagstead helped Boston turn a triple play vs the Washington Senators. Scoring was 8-4-2
- Holds the AL record, and is tied for the ML record for the most double plays started by an outfielder in a game, with three (4/19/26).
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Transactions
- April 20, 1923: Purchased by the Boston Red Sox from the Detroit Tigers.
- May 25, 1929: Selected off waivers by the Washington Senators from the Boston Red Sox.
- July 12, 1929: Selected off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates from the Washington Senators.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
