Hooper suggested to manager Ed Barrow 'hat Barrow put Babe Ruth in the outfield as he hits to well to be a pitcher'.

Ruth, whose greatest days were with the Yankees went on to hit 714 career homers.

Hall of Famer Harry Hooper, in his big league career got on base 3,602 times and stole 375 bases including a .281 lifetime batting average. Hooper was a top all-around player. The Red Sox outfield of Hooper, Speaker and Ruth is the only outfield in history to have 3 Hall of Famer playing alongside each other for a full season.

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Bobby Doerr, at 20 years old, was playing for the Boston Red Sox. In 1939, he hit .318 with 28 doubles and 12 HR's. In 1944, he led the AL in slugging with a .528 pct and was second in batting with a .325 average. In 1946, Doerr blasted a total of sixty-one extra base hits including 18 HR's and his heavy hitting helped the Red Sox win the pennant.

He batted in over 100 runs in six different years and was considered one of the best clutch hitters in baseball. Doerr, played his whole career with the Boston Red Sox. Bobby Doerr was an outstanding fielding 2nd. baseman and during the 1940's he was ranked as the best all-around 2nd. baseman in the American League. He led the AL in 20 different categories during his career; including fielding pct., double plays, and assists. Bobby Doerr was considered a class ballplayer who never made an enemy and he always found time for baseball fans.

This Hall of Famer played for 14 years and had a career batting ave of .288, he got 2,042 hits in 7,093 at bats. Pounded 381 doubles, 89 triples and hit 223 HR's. We salute Bobby Doerr for his great all-around play and for his fine sportsman-like conduct.

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In 1930 playing for the Washington Senators, Joe Cronin batted .346 with 203 hits and led all American League shortstops in DP, putouts, assists.

Cronin played in 6 All-Star games and in the 1934 All-Star game, he set the still-standing record of eight assists. At age 27 in 1933, he became player manager and his exceptional play helped the Senators win the AL pennant. Cronin led the majors leagues in doubles with 45; he also hit 11 triples, 5 HR's, 118 RBI's.

In eight different season Joe Cronin had over 100 RBI's. In 1938, he led the major leagues in doubles again with 51. Cronin hit 515 career doubles. He smashed 5 pinch-hit homers in 1943. Connie Mack called Cronin "the best clutch hitter I ever saw". In 1946, Cronin managed the Red Sox to a AL pennant. From 1948-1959, Joe Cronin was the Red Sox general manager. In 1956, he was elected to baseballs' Hall of Fame.

Cronin became president of the American League in 1959 and held that title until 1973 when he became chairman and served until 1984. Joe Cronin career stats: At Bats 7,579, hits 2,285, 515 doubles, 170 HR He scored 1,233 runs, had 1,424 RBI's, lifetime batting ave. .302. baseballhistorian.com archives

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In 1938, he was brought up to the Cardinals and his pay was $400.00 per month. In 1941, Enos fractured a collarbone, before the bone could set, he was back playing. The wound ripped open and blooded his uniform, Slaughter said, "I'll never quit. They'll have to tear my uniform off me."

For the 1939 season, he led the NL in doubles, putouts and assists, batted .320, lined 52 doubles and scored 95 runs. Slaughter was the sparkplug of the team and led the St. Louis Cardinals to their 1942 World Series victory over the New York Yankees.

He entered the U.S. Military in 1942 and proudly served until the end 0f 1945. Upon his return, he led the Cardinals to another World Championship with his great all-around play. In game 4, Slaughter was 4 for 6, and scored four runs. In the sixth inning, the Boston Red Sox loaded the bases with one out, and Enos made an impossible running catch and threw out Rudy York at the plate.

In 1949, Slaughter hit .336, pounded 34 doubles, walked 79 times and had 37K's. After 15 years with the Cardinals at age 37, Slaughter was traded to the Yankees where he helped them to three pennants in five years. He retired at age 43 in 1959.

This "Hall of Famer" had a .300 lifetime batting ave. Hit 403 D, 148 T, and 169 HR's. Enos Slaughter walked over 1,000 times and only fanned 538 times. He got 2383 career hits in 7946 at bats. Baseballhistorian.com

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In 1943, Mort Cooper led the NL again with most victories 21and followed with a 22 win season in 1944. This fast ball pitcher chewed aspirin on the mound to ease an aching arm was traded to the Braves in 1945 over a salary dispute.

Mort Cooper retired in 1947 with a 128-75 record, 2.97 ERA, 1841 innings. Baseballhistorian.com

Teammate Enos Slaughter called him, 'a great guy, practical joker, and very good natured'.

Walker Cooper was named to every All-Star game from 1942-1950 including one while he was in the states during military duty.

After three World Series with the Cardinals, Walker was sold to the Giants in 1945 for the then princely sum of $175,000 while he was still in the U.S. Navy.

In 1947 with the N.Y. Giants, Walker Cooper hit 35 home runs, batted .305, slugged 24 D, 8 T and knocked in 122 runs. Walker Cooper was traded to the Braves in 1951 and played for them when they moved from Boston to Milwaukee.

His career stats: .285 BA, 173 Home runs, 812 RBI's in 1473 games. Walker & Mort Cooper formed the best and most well-known brothers as battery-mates in baseball history. baseballhistorian.com