June 26 in Philadelphia Phillies History: Red Dooin suffers a broken leg in a collision at home – Pete Alexander tosses shutout (1911)

[adrotate banner=”41″] On June 26, 1911 In Philadelphia, Grover Alexander shuts out the Boston Rustlers, 5 – 0. Phillies catcher/manager Red Dooin suffers a broken leg in a collision at home. Dooin will play in only 74 games this season. The speedy catcher had broken his knee the year before. @ET-DC

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