Grover Cleveland Alexander - Wikipedia
Grover Cleveland Alexander (February 26, 1887 – November 4, 1950), nicknamed "Old Pete" and "Alexander the Great", was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He played from 1911 through 1930 for the Philadelphia Phillies , Chicago Cubs , and St. Louis Cardinals .
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Jan 18, 2024 · 1938 — Grover Cleveland Alexander is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. His 90 shutouts is second on the career list to Walter Johnson and his 16 shutouts in 1916 is still the major league record.
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May 2, 2015 · Grover Cleveland Alexander — A Major League Baseball pitcher who tried to hide his epilepsy with alcohol, which was at the time was considered a more socially acceptable problem. Ty Cobb said he “suffered hell on the field.”
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Jan 18, 2025 · 1938: A big year for the legacy of baseball, as Grover Cleveland Alexander was elected to the Hall of Fame by the BBWAA. Alexander’s dominance on the mound has long been a benchmark for pitching greatness, and his induction is a …
Grover Alexander - MLB.com
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 Fame: 1938; Died: 11/04/1950
Grover Alexander – The Baseball Scholar
Jan 13, 2025 · Grover Cleveland Alexander, born on February 26, 1887, in Elba, Nebraska, is one of the most celebrated pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. Known for his pinpoint control, durability, and unwavering poise, Alexander enjoyed a remarkable career that spanned from 1911 to 1930.
Grover Cleveland Alexander | Biography & Facts | Britannica
Grover Cleveland Alexander (born February 26, 1887, Elba, Nebraska, U.S.—died November 4, 1950, St. Paul, Nebraska) was an American professional baseball player, one of the finest right-handed pitchers in the history of the game, frequently considered the greatest master of control. From 1911 to 1930 he won 373 major league games and lost 208.
Grover Cleveland Alexander - Chronology, Career Statistics, …
Grover Cleveland Alexander vision for many months afterwards, making him a liability as a pitcher. Galesburg soon sold the afflicted player to the Indianapolis Indians, but this relationship ended almost before it began when the vision-challenged pitcher accidentally broke three of the manager's ribs with his first pitch.
Grover Cleveland "Pete" Alexander - Career Overview
Grover Cleveland "Pete" Alexander, often referred to simply as "Pete," was one of the most accomplished pitchers in the history of Major League Baseball. Born on February 26, 1887, in Elba, Nebraska, Alexander's journey to baseball greatness began …