Chuck Klein- wow in 154 games too. Just read that Phillies stadium had short RF fence so he'd play shallow and gun guys out at 1st on presumed singles!
Great column Jay! Walker bros. winning batting titles is a world class trivia question. Did a double take at "Indiana" as your subject.
Hoisting a beer to you "Fuzzy" Smith; you, sir are a great American.
Just Wed. wore my Memphis Chicks vintage-y tee. And wearing my Akron Rubber Ducks tee at the Asheville Tourists game last night, some guy yelled, "Rubber Ducks!" with a raised fist. It WAS $1 beer night after all (or Thirsty Thursday as they call it here).
That Negro League tribute game in B'Ham sounds like a perfect reason to visit.
Edd Roush slugging and bunt king another beauty of a trivia question.
Always a pleasure to read and appreciate the immense amount of work you put into TTSS.
Thanks, Bob! I love finding those crazy stats. So many weird records that will never be broken. Like Chuck Klein’s 44 outfield assists!
In the last 25 years, the only league leaders with over 20 OF assists were: Alex Gordon (20) in 2011, Richard Hidalgo (22) in 2003, and Robert Fisk (21) in 2002.
Chuck Klein- wow in 154 games too. Just read that Phillies stadium had short RF fence so he'd play shallow and gun guys out at 1st on presumed singles!
Great column Jay! Walker bros. winning batting titles is a world class trivia question. Did a double take at "Indiana" as your subject.
Hoisting a beer to you "Fuzzy" Smith; you, sir are a great American.
Just Wed. wore my Memphis Chicks vintage-y tee. And wearing my Akron Rubber Ducks tee at the Asheville Tourists game last night, some guy yelled, "Rubber Ducks!" with a raised fist. It WAS $1 beer night after all (or Thirsty Thursday as they call it here).
That Negro League tribute game in B'Ham sounds like a perfect reason to visit.
Edd Roush slugging and bunt king another beauty of a trivia question.
Always a pleasure to read and appreciate the immense amount of work you put into TTSS.
Thanks, Bob! I love finding those crazy stats. So many weird records that will never be broken. Like Chuck Klein’s 44 outfield assists!
In the last 25 years, the only league leaders with over 20 OF assists were: Alex Gordon (20) in 2011, Richard Hidalgo (22) in 2003, and Robert Fisk (21) in 2002.
I was glad to see a small mention of Maury Wills!
A TTSS favorite!