Mike Gazella
A utility infielder for the New York Yankees, Mike Gazella protested when he was awarded just a one-quarter World Series share by his teammates in 1926. Having spent nearly the entire season with the team, playing in 66 games and batting .232, Gazella demanded "a full share or nothing." His appeal reached the desk of Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis, who ordered the Yankees to give Gazella a full share, which amounted to $3,417.75. There were apparently no hard feelings between Gazella and the team: he served as utility infielder for the club the next two years, receiving World Series shares each season.
| Career Batting Stats |
| G |
AB |
H |
R |
HR |
RBI |
SB |
AVG |
SLG |
OBP |
OPS |
OPS+ |
| 160 |
352 |
85 |
51 |
0 |
32 |
8 |
.241 |
.304 |
.350 |
.654 |
88.0 |
|
Mike Gazella in Minor League Baseball
Where He Played
Played 107 games at third, 24 at short, and six at second. Gazella was never a starter, except when Joe Dugan was out with an injury.
Born
Michael Gazella was born on October 13, 1895, in Olyphant, PA.
Died
September 11, 1978, Odessa, TX
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Major League Debut
7 2,
Nine Other Players Who Debuted in 1923
Lou Gehrig
Heinie Manush
Bill Terry
Hack Wilson
Willie Kamm
Ted Lyons
Moe Berg
Charley Root
Earl Whitehill
Related Players
Gazella served as a backup and late-inning replacement for Yankee third baseman Joe Dugan.
Post-Season Appearances
1926 World Series
Notes
Mike Gazella was a Yankee scout in the late 1940s.
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