Max Lanier pitched 12 seasons for the Cardinals (1938-46, 1949-51). After a 2-season stint with the New York Giants (1952-53), Lanier finished the 1953 season and his MLB career as a St. Louis Brown, going 0-1 in 10 games spent mainly in relief. Lanier's career record was 108 wins, 82 losses, and an ERA of 3.01.
Max Lanier was one of the big leaguers who jumped to the Mexican League in 1947. As a result, he was temporarily banned from playing organiized ball in the United States and prevented from playing anywhere in the 1948 season. The penalty was soon removed as the threat from the Mexican League faded and MLB club desire for the recovery of lost players ended the ban on "jumpers."
August 18, 2006: Max Lanier is 91 today! At this writing, Max is the 5th oldest living former Brown.
Happy Birthday, Max Lanier!
Max Lanier was one of the big leaguers who jumped to the Mexican League in 1947. As a result, he was temporarily banned from playing organiized ball in the United States and prevented from playing anywhere in the 1948 season. The penalty was soon removed as the threat from the Mexican League faded and MLB club desire for the recovery of lost players ended the ban on "jumpers."
August 18, 2006: Max Lanier is 91 today! At this writing, Max is the 5th oldest living former Brown.
Happy Birthday, Max Lanier!
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