Born April 26, 1900, in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, was Baseball Hall of Fame Center Fielder Hack Wilson. Hack played in the MLB for 12 seasons putting on the uniforms of the New York Giants, Chicago Cubs, Brooklyn Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies.
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Hack Wilson
Hack Wilson carved his name into baseball history despite a relatively short, yet impactful, career.
Born April 26, 1900, in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, was Baseball Hall of Fame Center Fielder Hack Wilson. Hack played in the MLB for 12 seasons putting on the uniforms of the New York Giants, Chicago Cubs, Brooklyn Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies.
Here's a summary:
-Powerhouse Hitter: Nicknamed "Hack" after a wrestler, Wilson was a feared slugger known for his incredible power. He finished his career with a .307 batting average, 244 home runs (NL record for 68 years), and over 1,000 RBIs.
-Dominant Stretch: Wilson's most impressive years came in the late 1920s and early 1930s. He achieved four consecutive seasons with over 50 home runs, culminating in a record-breaking 1930 season with the Chicago Cubs. That year, he smashed an NL-record 56 home runs (broken by Sammy Sosa in 1998) and drove in a staggering 191 runs (still a major league record).
-Defensive Shortcomings: While a force offensively, Wilson wasn't known for his defense, primarily playing center field.
-Later Career and Legacy: Injuries and struggles with alcohol hampered Wilson's later years. Despite a relatively short career (12 seasons), his impact is undeniable. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979, a testament to his dominance during his prime years. He remains the shortest player (5'6") to hit over 200 career home runs.
Born April 26, 1900, in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, was Baseball Hall of Fame Center Fielder Hack Wilson. Hack played in the MLB for 12 seasons putting on the uniforms of the New York Giants, Chicago Cubs, Brooklyn Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies.
Here's a summary:
-Powerhouse Hitter: Nicknamed "Hack" after a wrestler, Wilson was a feared slugger known for his incredible power. He finished his career with a .307 batting average, 244 home runs (NL record for 68 years), and over 1,000 RBIs.
-Dominant Stretch: Wilson's most impressive years came in the late 1920s and early 1930s. He achieved four consecutive seasons with over 50 home runs, culminating in a record-breaking 1930 season with the Chicago Cubs. That year, he smashed an NL-record 56 home runs (broken by Sammy Sosa in 1998) and drove in a staggering 191 runs (still a major league record).
-Defensive Shortcomings: While a force offensively, Wilson wasn't known for his defense, primarily playing center field.
-Later Career and Legacy: Injuries and struggles with alcohol hampered Wilson's later years. Despite a relatively short career (12 seasons), his impact is undeniable. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979, a testament to his dominance during his prime years. He remains the shortest player (5'6") to hit over 200 career home runs.
Baseball Almanac History on May 23
Baseball history on May 23, including every baseball player who was born on May 23, died on May 23, made their debut on May 23, and ended their big league career on May 23, by Baseball Almanac. — www.baseball-almanac.com
he BaseballAlmanac.com shares manuy May 23 baseball stories including:1926 - Hack Wilson home run heroics.;1944 - Giants lose on a dropped 9th inning fly ball.;1978 - Red Sox sale is approved
Baseball History Unpacked - June 9
The BleedCubbieBlue.com crew goes all out to share some top moments on baseball for June 9 including:
1932 - Hack Wilson avenges with a first-inning grand slam.
1961 - Ryne Duren sets an American League record with seven straight strikeouts.
2010 - Derek Lee’s 300th HR.
1932 - Hack Wilson avenges with a first-inning grand slam.
1961 - Ryne Duren sets an American League record with seven straight strikeouts.
2010 - Derek Lee’s 300th HR.
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