Herb Pennock
| Birthdate | 2/10/1894 |
| Death Date | 1/30/1948 |
| Debut Year | 1912 |
| Year of Induction | 1948 |
| Teams | Athletics, Red Sox, Yankees |
| Position | Pitcher |
In the Yankees first World Series Championship in 1923, Herb Pennock won Game 2, saved Game 4, and won the clinching Game 6 on one day rest.
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Contract signed by Herb Pennock for Lou Gehrig biopic "Pride of the Yankees"
Contract signed by Herb Pennock for Lou Gehrig biopic "Pride of the Yankees"
Pride of the Yankees garnered ten Academy Award nominations in 1942, including best writing original story, best picture, best actor, and best actress. Gary Cooper played Lou Gehrig and many Yankee teammates appeared in the film.
In the collection is the contract signed by Herb Pennock to be portrayed or represented in the movie. All fans of Gehrig, the Yankees, and baseball should see Cooper, Teresa Wright, and Walter Brennan turn in outstanding performances in the film. For more knowledgeable fans of the game, catching a glimpse of the Yankees of the era adds to the viewing experience.
At the time of his 1934 retirement, Pennock's 241 wins ranked 25th all time
At the time of his 1934 retirement, Pennock's 241 wins ranked 25th all time
When Herb Pennock retired in 1934, his 241 career victories ranked 25th in major-league history. Nearly seven decades later, Tom Glavine reached that same total, joining some great moundsmen who passed the Hall of Famer on baseball’s all-time list.
The Atlanta Braves left-hander Glavine reached the milestone on September 14, 2002, against the Florida Marlins. Glavine struggled through five innings, allowing four runs on eight hits before Atlanta’s offense took control. The Braves scored six runs over the final four innings and secured a 10–5 victory.
Pennock’s 241 wins once placed him among baseball’s most successful pitchers. Today, he sits outside the all-time top 50 as successive generations have raised the career-win standard. Glavine continued well beyond Pennock’s mark, finishing with 305 victories, two National League Cy Young Awards, and a plaque in Cooperstown.
The lineup card shown here captures Glavine’s milestone night in Miami. Glavine and Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox both signed the card, linking their signatures to a meaningful moment. This piece preserves a night when Glavine matched Pennock’s career total and continued his climb among baseball’s winningest pitchers.
Babe Ruth shakes hands with Gary Cooper, the actor who portrayed Lou Gehrig in "Pride of the Yankees"
Babe Ruth shakes hands with Gary Cooper, the actor who portrayed Lou Gehrig in "Pride of the Yankees"
Pennock signed the contract to consent to be portrayed or represented in the film as did many Yankees. Babe Ruth actually appeared in the movie as himself and had a number of scenes in the film. In this photo the Bambino shakes hands with Gary Cooper who portrayed Lou Gehrig.
