Sports History

Born October 16, 1900, in Salem, New Jersey, was Baseball Hall of Fame Left Fielder, Goose Goslin,.This legend was a World Series Champion with the 1924 Washington Senators, and the 1935 Detroit Tigers. Goose also won the American League batting title in 1928 and became an MLB All Star 1936.

Born September 12, 1884, in Belleville, Illinois, was MLB Pitcher, Bob Groom. This legend took the mound for the Washington Senators and most famously tossed no-hitter in 1917 against the St. Louis Browns. Bob played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1918.
Grooms had a successful rookie season, going 10-7 with a 3.06 ERA. He remained with the Senators for the next four seasons, and he was one of the team's best pitchers. In 1912, he won 24 games, which was the most wins by a Senator pitcher since 1901.

In 1914, Grooms was traded to the St. Louis Terriers of the Federal League. He played for the Terriers for two seasons, and he was one of the league's best pitchers. In 1915, he led the league with 27 wins.

In 1916, Grooms was traded back to the American League, where he played for the St. Louis Browns. He remained with the Browns for two seasons, and he was a reliable starter. The pitcher finished his major league career with a record of 119-150 and a 3.10 ERA. He also pitched in 208 games, and he had 1,159 strikeouts.

Born July 13, 1889, in Shamokin, Pennsylvania , was Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher, Stan Coveleski. played for four American League (AL) teams between 1912 and 1928, primarily the Cleveland Indians. Stan was the ace arm of the Indians pitching staff, he won over 20 games each year from the epidemic-shortened 1918 season through 1921, leading the AL in shutouts twice and in strikeouts and earned run average. The star of the 1920 World Series, he led the Indians to their first title with three complete-game victories, including a 3–0 shutout in the Game 7 finale. Traded to the Washington Senators after the 1924 season, he helped that club to its second AL pennant in a row with 20 victories against only 5 losses, including a 13-game winning streak, while again leading the league in ERA. Stan also played for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1912, and the New York Yankees in 1928.

Born November 8, 1896, in Port Jervis, New York, was Baseball Hall of Fame Second Baseman and Manager Bucky Harris. This legend played for the Washington Senators for ten seasons, even helping them to claim the 1924 World Series crown as a player/manager, and then spent his final two years as a member of the Detroit Tigers. His career batting average was .274, and he batted in 508 runs in the MLB. Harris stayed in baseball as a manager, and it was this part of his career that got him into the Hall of Fame after 29 productive years on the job as he not only won World Series glory in '24 but also helped the New York Yankees to the title in 1947 as their skipper.

Born November 6, 1887, in Humboldt, Kansas, was Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher Walter Johnson. This Washington Senators mound legend helped the team win the 1924 World Series in seven games. Johnson was a five-time ERA title holder and a three-time Triple Crown Champion with two League MVPs to his credit. Walter had an amazing career ERA of 2.17 with 417 wins. The right-handed pitcher threw for Washington from 1907 to 1927. He later functioned as the manager of the Senators from 1929 through 1932 and of the Cleveland Indians from 1933 through 1935.

Born November 7, 1938, in Zeeland, Michigan, was Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher Jim Kaat. This legend won 16 Gold Gloves and was a three-time MLB All-Star. Kaat took the mound for the Washington Senators, the Minnesota Twins, the Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees, and the St Louis Cardinals during his 27-year MLB career. He helped the Cardinals win the 1982 World Series and had a career ERA of 3.45 with 2461 strikeouts and 17 saves.

Harmon Killebrew, nicknamed "Killer" and "Hammerin' Harmon," was a feared slugger who spent most of his 22-year career with the Minnesota Twins. Drafted by the Washington Senators at 17, his power hitting eventually made him the American League's all-time home run leader for right-handed batters by the time he retired in 1975.

Killebrew was known for his towering home runs and amassed an impressive resume:

573 career home runs (12th all-time at retirement)
8 seasons with 40 or more home runs (second only to Babe Ruth in the AL)
6-time American League home run leader
3-time American League RBI leader
1969 American League Most Valuable Player Award
Though a quiet man off the field, Killebrew's bat spoke volumes. He helped lead the Twins to the postseason three times and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984.
Born June 29, 1936, in Payette, Idaho, was Baseball Hall of Fame First base and Utility man Harmon Killebrew. Harmon was a thirteen-time MLB All-Star; AL MVP 1969; and a six-time AL Home Run leader during his illustrious career in baseball. He played on the rosters of the Washington Senators and Minnesota Twins. The man could make the ball find the back of the fence, Killebrew had the fifth-most home runs in major league history at the time of his retirement. He was second only to Babe Ruth in American League (AL) home runs, and was the AL career leader in home runs by a right-handed batter. Harmon was known for both the frequency and distance of his homers. He hit the longest home runs ever recorded at Minnesota's Metropolitan Stadium [520 ft (160 m)], and Baltimore's Memorial Stadium [471 ft (144 m)], and was the first of four players to hit a ball over the left field roof at Detroit's Tiger Stadium.

Vernon Louis "Lefty" Gomez wasn't your typical baseball star. A southpaw with an overpowering fastball and a razor-sharp wit, Gomez carved out a legendary career with the New York Yankees, all while keeping fans entertained with his offbeat personality.

Born in California in 1908, Gomez's journey began on the West Coast before landing him in the heart of baseball's biggest stage – Yankee Stadium. Debuting in 1930, Gomez quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned with. His fastball, described as "lighting in a bottle," baffled hitters, propelling him to become a dominant starter.

But Gomez wasn't just about raw talent. He possessed a fierce competitive spirit and a knack for rising to the occasion. He led the American League in wins twice, ERA twice, and strikeouts a staggering three times. His dominance culminated in a pair of pitching Triple Crowns – a rare feat where a pitcher leads the league in wins, ERA, and strikeouts – in 1934 and 1937.

While his statistics are impressive, Gomez's legacy goes beyond the numbers. He was a five-time World Series champion with the Yankees, a testament to his clutch pitching in the biggest games. His perfect 6-0 record in World Series starts remains a testament to his composure under pressure.

Yet, it's Gomez's personality that truly sets him apart. He was known for his quick wit and playful barbs directed at teammates and opponents alike. His famous line, "You're damn right I would [throw at my own grandmother]. She's a good hitter!" perfectly encapsulates his sense of humor and competitive fire.

Gomez's career, however, wasn't without its challenges. A shoulder injury in 1940 threatened his dominance, and his final years saw him bounce between teams before retiring in 1943. Despite the late hurdles, Lefty Gomez left an undeniable mark on the game.

Born November 26, 1908, in Rodeo, California, was Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher, Lefty Gomez. Of course as his nickname implies Gomez was a left-handed pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball between 1930 and 1943 for the New York Yankees and the Washington Senators.

Lefty was selected as an All-Star every year between 1933 and 1939. Gomez is one of the top MLB players to have worn Jersey Number 11. MLB Number 11 Jersey

Born October 12, 1906, in San Francisco, California, was Baseball Hall of Fame Shortstop Joe Cronin.

This legend was a seven-time MLB All-Star and later a manager. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Senators and the Boston Red Sox; he was a player-manager for 13 seasons (1933–1945), and served as manager for two additional seasons (1946–1947).

Cronin also served as an executive, including a term as American League President from 1959-73.

Born October 12, 1905, in Durham, North Carolina, was Baseball Hall of Fame Catcher, Rick Ferrell. This legend was an eight-time MLB All Star who played for the Boston Red Sox and Washington Senators.