Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Grover Cleveland Alexander


Latest News Update About Grover Cleveland Alexander : Alexander:“Old Pete” Alexander (February 26, 1887 – November 4, 1950) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1938.
Alexander was born in Elba, Neb., is one of 13 children. He played Semi-Pro Ball in youth, signing his first professional contract at age 20 in 1907 for $ 50 month. He had a good first season, but his career almost ended when he was struck by thrown ball, baserunning . The incident set his career back, he had already mastered in 1910, became a star pitcher again, and was sold to the Philadelphia Phillies for $ 750. Read More

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