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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Philography: Grover Cleveland Alexander - That Balls Outta Here
Dec 12, 2014 · In 1915, Alexander helped lead the Phillies to a 7-game margin of victory over the Boston Braves for the franchise’ first National League Pennant, advancing them into the World Series against...
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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 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.
Alexander wraps up career with Phillies - Baseball Hall of Fame
In between, Grover Cleveland Alexander controlled the mound like few ever have. On May 28, 1930, “Old Pete” appeared in his final big league game, allowing two unearned runs in a relief appearance for the Philadelphia Phillies against the Boston Braves.
Alexander, Grover Cleveland - Baseball Hall of Fame
Alexander won 27 games in 1920 and led the NL in ERA for the fifth and final time that season with a mark of 1.91. He continued to pace the Cubs' staff throughout the next few years until – at age 39 – he was claimed off waivers by the Cardinals, who were battling for the NL pennant.
Grover Cleveland Alexander - Encyclopedia.com
May 23, 2018 · G rover Cleveland Alexander serves as an icon for his generation of professional baseball players. While perhaps not the model or disciplined athlete — in fact, by most accounts, he was far from that — Alexander was a product of the times in which he lived.
Alexander pitched his way to Cooperstown - Baseball Hall of Fame
For sheer artistry on the mound, rhythm and grace, Grover Cleveland Alexander had few rivals. It was this easy delivery, with no undue strain on his arm or body, which enabled Alexander to pitch big league ball until he was 43, prompting an election to the Hall of Fame on Jan. 18, 1938.
Phillies Royalty: Grover Cleveland Alexander - MLB.com
Sep 29, 2021 · When it comes to pitching nuggets in the early 1900s, right-hander Grover Cleveland Alexander dominated. He qualifies as the first among Phillies Royalty. As a rookie (1911), Alexander won 28 games (13 losses) and pitched 367 innings -- …