Jan 13, 2025 · His 1915 season was particularly impressive, as he went 31-10 with a 1.22 ERA and 241 strikeouts. That year, Alexander led the Phillies to their first-ever World Series …

Grover Alexander Bio. Fullname: Grover Cleveland Alexander; Nickname: Old Pete; Born: 2/26/1887 in Elba, NE; High School: Saint Paul, Saint Paul, NE; Debut: 4/15/1911; Hall of …

Oct 7, 2021 · We take a closer look at the dominant career of Philadelphia Phillies legend, Grover Cleveland Alexander, and all he should be remembered for. In the 1915 World Series, Pat …

Oct 8, 2023 · Grover Cleveland – call me “Pete” – Alexander scatters eight hits 108 years ago today as the Phillies beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 in Game 1 of the 1915 World Series before …

Sep 29, 2021 · In the World Series, he won the opener, 3-1, over the Boston Red Sox, his team’s lone victory. His third-inning single was the Phillies' first hit. By the way, the Dow average was …

May 23, 2018 · He led the Phillies to their first pennant, but Philadelphia was defeated in the World Series by the Boston Red Sox and Babe Ruth. In 1916 Alexander won thirty-three …

Jun 15, 2015 · The 1915 World Series featured the upstart Philadelphia Phillies, who had swept to the National League pennant by seven games behind Grover Cleveland Alexander’s …

Sep 22, 2022 · The Phils were led by power hitter Gavy Cravath, slick-fielding shortstop Dave Bancroft and ace pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander, better known as "Pete." Alexander gave …

Aug 21, 2015 · Alexander won the first game of the series as the Phillies beat they Red Sox and Ernie Shore 3-1 in Philadelphia. However, Boston won the next four and the Phillies wouldn’t …

Jan 15, 2021 · Grover Cleveland “Pete” Alexander, Philadelphia’s 28-year-old right-hander and future Hall of Famer, had topped the majors with 31 wins and a 1.22 earned-run average.4 …