Word: greenberg
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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General Manager Hank Greenberg, a good country slugger in his day but not yet a good public-relations man, tried to pour soothing oil on the fans' hurt, but nearly drowned himself in it. After acknowledging that Boudreau was "probably the most popular player in Cleveland history," Greenberg bubbled on that, in sacking him, the new management was just trying to "do what was right for the fans." Boudreau fans considered that Greenberg had done them dirt...
...Bunnies nearly withstood another Elephant charge in the second quarter. Eliot completed a last down pass, and Hank Greenberg used the opportunity to score on a quarterback snack...
...Charley Cabot scored the first Elephant touchdown midway through the first period on a quarterback sneak from the five yard line. Dick Hinds, who kicked the extra point, tallied again for Eliot in the second period when a sustained running attack brought the Mastodons from their own 40. Hank Greenberg went over for Eliot's third touchdown during the closing minutes of the first half on an end run from the seven yard line, but Hinds' third conversion attempt was blocked...
Steve Kurtzman ran deep into Adams territory near the close off the game. The Elephants came close to another score when Kurtzman passed to Hank Greenberg in the flat. A penalty and the end of the game prevented the score...
...contest was characterized by a seesaw battle around the midfield territory. Hard-driving Kirkland backs "Slug" Dolan and Jack Greenberg gained yardage at midfield, but the Commuter line held once it was within its own territory. Guard Paul Devergie and tackle Jack Whittacker played well for the Commuters...