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Bloodworth was an adequate second baseman over eleven ML seasons but a subpar hitter. In 1943 with Detroit he set a since-broken AL record by grounding into 29 double plays. During one spring training game, he was credited with an "unpatriotic" base hit when he tapped the ball back to pitcher Elmer Riddle. Suddenly, the National Anthem blared forth from a loudspeaker, and, while Riddle stood at attention, Bloodworth scurried safely to first. (GEB)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » May 23, 1940: In front of just 793 paid customers in St. Louis, the Browns trip the Senators, 8–7, in 12 innings. Jimmy Bloodworth's 2-run home run gives the Nats the lead in the top of the 12th, but the George McQuinn's 2nd homer of the day, a single, and a triple by Rip Radcliff, who scores on a sac fly gives St. Louis the win over Sid Hudson. » August 20, 1947: The Boston Braves hit a million attendance for the first time in their history and the fans get their money's worth in the 34-hit slugfest. The Pirates notch 20 to outslug the Braves, 16–10. Jim Russell with a triple, double and three singles and Jimmy Bloodworth with four singles lead the Buc shots.