Lanning gained attention in his first ML year when he defeated the Cardinals, Cubs,
and Giants in succession in September 1936, when the three teams were fighting for
the pennant. Although a consistent pitcher for eleven ML seasons, he never met the
expectations he raised as a rookie. His brother Tom pitched three games for the Phillies
in 1938.
(ME)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»December 6, 1939:
The Bees are busy clearing their pitching staff. Jim Turner goes to the Reds for 1B Les Scarsella and cash, while Johnny Lanning is sent to Pittsburgh for P Jim Tobin and cash. On December 8th, P Danny MacFaydan joins Tobin in a trade for P Bill Swift.
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