Remembering Tacks Neuer on his birthday for brief Yankees career
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
John 'Tacks' Neuer, born June 8, 1877, had a short stint in Major League Baseball with the New York Highlanders in 1907. Despite a successful debut in which he threw a complete game shutout against the Boston Americans, his career quickly declined due to loss of control. Neuer finished his MLB tenure with a 4-2 record and a 2.17 ERA over 54 innings. After retiring from playing, he became an umpire known for his distinctive style. He died on January 14, 1966, leaving behind a unique legacy in baseball history.
- •Neuer played for the New York Highlanders from August to October 1907.
- •He earned a win in his MLB debut with a shutout against Boston.
- •Neuer's final MLB line included 4 wins and a 2.17 ERA.
- •He transitioned to umpiring and became known for his unique strike call.
- •Neuer passed away in 1966, leaving a lasting impact on baseball.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees Birthday of the Day: Tacks Neuer
"The railroad worker, Spanish-American War veteran, and future umpire dazzled fans during a brief 1907 run.
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