Books and articles about Freddie Martin

Martin was one of the first pro players to enter WWII service, and among the last to come out. In 1946 he reached the Cardinals, but left to play in the Mexican League. Reinstated in 1949, he went 6-0. (NLM)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » May 20, 1946: A state Supreme Court justice has armed the Yankees with an injunction against the raiding Mexican Leaguers, and the Dodgers and the Cardinals have also turned to the courts for protection and damages. Before any of the relief becomes permanent, however, Max Lanier, Fred Martin, and Lou Klein jump back to the Redbirds. » May 23, 1946: The Cardinals, the pre-season favorites to win the National League pennant, suffer a blow when pitchers Max Lanier and Fred Martin, and infielder Lou Klein jump to the Mexican League. Lanier was 6–0 in six starts this season. The 2nd-place Cards win today at the Polo Grounds behind Johnny Beazley's 4-hitter, but will lose three of their next four starts and drop into 2nd place. » June 15, 1946: Commissioner Happy Chandler bans Mexican jumpers Max Lanier, Fred Martin, and Lou Klein. Chandler mentions a lifetime suspension for the players, but his penalty is later reduced to five years. » March 8, 1949: Max Lanier and Fred Martin, late of the Mexican League, file a $2.5 million suit against baseball. A federal judge on April one will deny their right to be reinstated. » August 27, 1949: Former Mexican Leaguers Max Lanier and Fred Martin drop their $2.5 million suit against baseball.