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July 8, 1949: Monte Irvin (pictured) and Hank Thompson become the first black players to play for the Giants.
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| 1942 |
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Mel Ott, who would spend his entire 22-year playing career with the Giants, takes over the managerial reins during the difficult war years. more > |
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| 1943 |
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After holding Spring Training in New Jersey to help conserve resources for the war effort, the Giants finish a miserable 49 1/2 games out. Carl Hubbell wraps up his Hall of Fame career with 253 wins. |
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The first post-war season should be bright for the Giants, but the rogue Mexican League lures away many of the top New York players. The exodus hits the Giants harder than most NL squads, and they lose 93 games. Mel Ott hits his 511th and final home run. |
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| 1948 |
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In a stunning July development, hated Dodgers manager Leo Durocher replaces Mel Ott as manager of the Giants and starts the rebuilding process. more > |
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