Joe Gordon
BASEBALL HOF: Joe Gordon Yankees Hall of Fame 2nd BasemanBaseball Hall of Fame
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Joe Gordon the New York Yankees Flash at 2nd Base
In the image are members of the New York Yankees 1943 infield, from left to rightː Joe Gordon (second base), Nick Etten (first base), George Stirnweiss (shortstop) and Bill Johnson (third base).
Acrobatic Defense and Clutch Hitting: Gordon's defensive prowess was legendary. His acrobatic fielding earned him nine All-Star selections, and he led the league in assists four times. But his impact was more comprehensive than defense. A powerful hitter, he led the American League in home runs for second basemen seven times, surpassing 20 homers in a season five times. He was a vital cog in the Yankees' "Murderers' Row" lineup, contributing to four World Series titles during his eight years with the team.
Leadership and Sacrifice: Gordon's leadership qualities shone brightly. He served as team captain in 1944 and 1945, leading by example with his work ethic and positive attitude. His impact was even more profound during World War II when he served in the Army Air Corps, missing two prime years of his career. This selfless sacrifice solidified his place as a true hero in the eyes of fans and teammates alike.
Beyond the Pinstripes: In 1947, Gordon was traded to the Cleveland Indians, a move that surprised many. He continued to excel, leading the team to a World Series title in 1948 and maintaining his All-Star status. He retired in 1950, leaving behind a legacy of excellence and sportsmanship.
A Hall of Fame Legacy: Though inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009, 31 years after his death, Gordon's impact on the game never wavered. He redefined the second base position, showcasing its offensive and defensive potential.
Joe Gordon
Born February 18, 1915, in Los Angeles, CA, was Baseball Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Gordon. Gordon wore the Number 6 on the New York Yankees (1938,-46) for 7 seasons, nd a few more years on the Cleveland Indians Roster wearing Number 4, as he batted 0.268 for his career, had an On Base percentage of 0.466, with 253 career Home Runs, and Gold Glove Awarded Seasons. Joe is one of the top MLB Jersey Number 6s of All-Time.
May 20 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 6 - 5 - 32 May 20, 1941 - Chicago White Sox, Taft Wright, Number 6 set an AL record of RBIs in 13 consecutive games...
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May 19 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 8 - 6 - 30 May 19, 1942 - Boston Braves outfielder Paul Waner, Number 8 became the third player in NL history at the tim...
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May 18 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 3 - 7 - 16 May 18, 1897 - Early MLB star of the New York Giants, Bill Joyce established a record of 4 triples in 1 ...
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May 17 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 44 - 36 May 17, 1925 - Cleveland Indians centerfielder Tris Speaker reached his 3,000th hit in his MLB career. In 1...
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May 16 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 5 - 9 - 22 May 16, 1927 - New York Yankee outfielder, Bob Meusel, wearing Number 5 stole 2nd base, 3rd base and&nbs...
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May 15 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. May 15, 1912 - Detroit Tigers star slugger Ty Cobb, let's an obnoxious fan get to him and the player leaped the rail...
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