This date in Kernels alumni history – June 25, 1943

June 25, 2011

On June 25, 1943, Mike “Shotgun” Chartak (Cedar Rapids Raiders – 1937) went 2-3 at the plate with a HR, two RBI, walked and scored a run in the St. Louis Browns 6-3 win over the Detroit Tigers.

Mike Chartak hit .243 with 21 HR and 98 RBI during his 4 year MLB career playing for the New York Yankees, Washington Senators and the St. Louis Browns. He was a member of the 1944 St. Louis Browns American League Championship squad.

1944 St. Louis Browns

Mike Chartak was part of the 1937 Cedar Rapids Raiders squad that finished 78-38 under manager Cap Crossley to take the Western League title. Chartak hit .306 with 15 HR, 31 doubles, and 14 triples in 111 games for the Raiders.

Written by Seth Dohrn Posted in This Date in Kernels Alumni History Tagged with Browns, Cedar Rapids Raiders, Mike Chartak (1937), This Date in Kernels Alumni History, Tigers