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The loss of the brother of ML pitcher Marv Grissom might have cost the 1938 Reds a pennant. He had won 12 in 1937 and was counted on to contribute again, but early in '38 he tried to steal a base, broke his ankle, and was out for the season. When Grissom returned in 1939 to win nine, Cincinnati won the pennant by 4-1/2 games. (JK)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » January 27, 1937: In Cincinnati, the worst flood in the city's history inundates Crosley Field, covering home plate with as much as 21 feet of water. The lower grandstand is completely covered. Reds pitchers Gene Schott and Lee Grissom row a boat out from the center field wall and the resulting photo appears across the country. » May 27, 1939: The Reds set a club record by winning their 12th straight, a 3–2 decision over the Cards. Lee Grissom is the winning pitcher. » January 4, 1940: The Reds send sore-armed lefty Lee Grissom to the Yankees for 26-year-old pitcher Joe Beggs. As noted by Lyle Spatz, Beggs had to clear waivers from all seven American League teams, who likely were not aware of the impending swap. This is due to the new rule voted last month barring the AL pennant winner (read Yankees) from any trades within the league. Beggs will go 12–3 for the Reds, while Grissom will be sold to the Dodgers on May 15. » January 4, 1952: Ex-Reds pitcher Lee Grissom is acquitted of man slaughter charges stemming from a bar room fight on July 30, 1950 when he struck a 27-year-old truck driver. Grissom was 12–17 for the last-place Reds in 1937.