Waner ranks tenth in lifetime doubles up until year 2000 with 605 and thirteenth in triples with 191. In eight different years his slugging pct was over .500 including each of his first 5 years in the majors, twelve different years it was over .450.

Eight times, Paul got over 200 hits in a year; the third highest in baseball history. Nine times he scored over 100 runs in a season and nine times he hit 10 triples or more.

In his rookie year, 1926, Waner hit 22 triples to led the National League, and slugged 35 doubles, while batting .336. In 1927, Paul had an extra base hit in 14 straight games, which is still a major league record. Played in the 1927 World Series against the NY Yankees. In 1928, he ripped 50 doubles to lead the majors and again in 1932, he led with an amazing 62.

Check his batting average; from 1926 to 1937: .336, .380, .370,.336,.368, .322, .341,.309, .362,.321,.373,.354! What a career!

Paul Waner's Hall of Fame lifetime records: BA .333; games played 2549; AB - 9459, hits - 3152, Runs - 1627, RBI's 1309, walks- 1091, Ks - 376. Paul Waner, you were a great baseball player; Top of the Line. baseballhistorian.com archives

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He had a great batting eye and in 1933 struck out only 8 times in over 500 times at bat, still a record for outfielders with over 500 place appearances. In 1941, he did not strike out for 77 straight games, still a record. In 7772 career at bats he fanned only 173 times. Lloyd Waner played in 1993 games, got 2459 hits, and scored 1201 runs, 245 doubles and 118 triples.

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In 1933, Hubbell led the league in wins and ERA, his stats for this year were 23-12, ERA of 1.66, started 33 games and he completed 22 in 308 innings. "The Meal Ticket" also threw 10 shutouts, the 5th highest total in history, and Hubbell also collected 5 saves in relief.

Hubbell won over 20 games in five straight years including a 26-6 record in 1936. "King Carl" Hubbell won two Most Valuable Player Awards. In the 1933 world series, Hubbell pitched 20 consecutive innings without giving up an earned run and he won two games for the Giants. From July of 1936 to the End of May 1937, Hubbell won a still unbroken record of 24 games in a row.

A member of the Hall of Fame - ranks as one of the all-time great pitchers in baseball history.

Carl Hubbell career stats are 253 - 154, started 431 games, completed 260 and pitched 36 shutouts and had 33 saves in relief. His career ERA was an outstanding 2.98, including an opponents average of .251.

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In his first full season, Lajoie led the NL league with a slugging pct of .569, including 40 doubles and 23 triples. He holds the American League record for the highest one season batting mark in history, when in 1901 he hit .422.

In the 'dead ball era', Napoleon Lajoie was the nation's top player and most popular. On his plaque in the 'Hall of Fame', Nap is described as 'a graceful second-baseman'. 'He was called by opposing pitchers and 3rd baseman - the hardiest hitter in all of baseball.'

The Cleveland Ball Club changed their name in 1903 to the Cleveland Naps in honor of their star. (it was changed to the Indians after he retired).

Nap Lajoie lifetime batting average is .338, with 3,242 hits, and 657 doubles. Three times he led his league in batting, and had four 200 plus seasons and four times he drove in over 100 runs.

Lajoie was tops in fielding in seven seasons leading the league in assists, total chances, double plays and putouts. Lajoie's records speak for themselves, and Nap was the biggest at drawing crowds to the ball parks during his playing days. Nap Lajoie was one of the best of all-time. baseballhistorian.com

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'Bill' Dickey, one of the greatest of modern catchers had an off year last year, but even the greatest must slip sometime. For the second time since he became the regular catcher with the Yankees back in 1929, Dickey fell below .300 in batting. But he set a Major League record by catching 100 or more Games for the 12 consecutive year and tied 'Rollie' Hemsley for 'the top defensive honors for the season. After 12 years, Dickey shows a batting average of .315 and 1058 runs-batted-in. Bats Left, Throws Right; Height 6' 1 1/2", Weight 185 lbs. Born in Bastrop, La. on June 6, 1907.

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A major part of the Cleveland Indians baseball history, Hall of Famer Averill had eight seasons of scoring over 100 runs and five seasons of over 100 RBIs, including 1931 with 140 runs, 143 RBIs and in 1936 when he scored 136 times and collected 126 RBIs.

He made his major league debut with the Cleveland Indians in 1929, batted .332, slashed 43 Ds, 13 Ts, 18 Hr, scored 110 runs and had 96 RBIs.

CAREER COMES TO A HALT!

In the dugout during a game in the 1937 season, the then 35-year old Averill felt paralyzed from the waist, although it was only temporary, an examination revealed a spinal problem that forced him to retire four years later.

Earl Averill career: .318 BA, 2,019 hits, 401 Ds, 128 Ts, 238 Hr, 1,224 Runs, 1,1164 RBIs, 774 Walks, 518 Ks in 6,353 at bats, 1,668 Games.

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