This date in Kernels alumni history – June 1, 1923

On June 1, 1923, Bill Wambsganss (Cedar Rapids Bunnies - 1914) went 2-4 with a pair of doubles, five RBI and walked twice as the Cleveland Indians defeated the Detroit Tigers 17-4 at Navin Field.

Bill Wambsganss hit .259 with 7 HR and 520 RBI during his 13-year MLB career playing for the Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Athletics. Wambsganss was part of the Cleveland Indians 1920 World Series Championship team. During Game 5 on October 10, 1920, Wambsganss turned the only unassisted triple play in World Series history as the Indians defeated the Brooklyn Robins 8-1 at Dunn Field.

Bill Wambsganss hit .234 in 67 games for the 1913 Cedar Rapids Bunnies and then hit .317 in 84 games for the 1914 Bunnies squad managed by Belden Hill. the team finished 59-65 in 1913 and then posted a 65-59 mark in 1914 in the Central Association.