Bully Says: Comics Oughta Be Fun!: Today in Comics History, September 20: Happy birthday, Monte Pearson!

Born on this day in 1908: Major League Baseball pitcher and All Star Monte "Hoot" Pearson (Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees and Cincinnati Reds from 1932 to 1941). He's in the upper-right on this page:

Well, there's your problem, Hoot. your arm is really bent to be able to throw the ball from above your head like that.

Well, there's your problem, Hoot. your arm is really bent to be able to throw the ball from above your head like that.

"Sports Close-Ups!: Sore Arm Puzzle" from Superman (1939 series) #6 (DC/Superman, Inc, September 1940); text, pencils, and inks by Jack Burnley
Let's not mention the time he spent eight months in jail in 1962 for bribery concerning faulty septic tanks, and just wish Monte Pearson a happy birthday, shall we?

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Today in Comics History, September 20: Happy birthday, Monte Pearson!

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