Baseball History Podcast

César Leonardo Tovar was born July 3, 1940, in Caracas, Venezuela. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, César Tovar was a fixture at the top of the Minnesota Twins lineup. The speedy, enthusiastic Venezuelan came up as a second baseman, but he could handle just about any position.

Eldon John Repulski, nicknamed “Rip”, was born October 4, 1928 born in Sauk Rapids, MN. Repulski was a fine defensive player at all outfield positions but a streaky power hitter. He became the Cardinals’ regular centerfielder as a rookie in 1953.

William Chester Jacobson, nicknamed “Baby Doll”, was born August 16, 1890 in Cable, Illinois. After three seasons playing for minor league teams, Jacobson’s contract was purchased by the New York Giants in September 1911 for $3,500. Manager John McGraw ranked Jacobson high. He called Jacobson “one of the most determined players I ever saw.”