Elmer Smith
In 1920 Elmer Smith helped the Indians win their first championship by hitting the first grand slam in World Series history off of Hall of Fame pitcher Burleigh Grimes.
Read More > Roger Peckinpaugh
In 1913 23-year-old Yankee captain Roger Peckinpaugh was named manager of the team when Frank Chance was fired; in 1925 he was the AL MVP for Senators.
Read More >Mike Garcia
As part of the Indians’ starting rotation “Big Four” with Bob Feller, Bob Lemon, and Early Wynn, Mike Garcia won 104 games from 1949-1954.
Read More >Hippo Vaughn
One of 28 in MLB history to earn the pitching Triple Crown, Hippo Vaughn remains the leader among Cubs lefties in wins, strikeouts, and WAR.
Read More >Muddy Ruel
The personal catcher for Walter Johnson, Muddy Ruel scored the tying and winning runs in Game 7 of the Washington Senators only World Series triumph.
Read More >Bobo Newsom
Bobo Newsom ranks in the top-100 in big league history in wins (211), strikeouts (2,082), WAR (51.3), starts (483), & complete games (246).
Read More >Pete Runnels
Two-time batting champion and five-time All Star Pete Runnels was inducted into the Boston Red Sox team Hall of Fame in 2004.
Read More >Dutch Leonard
Five-time All Star Dutch Leonard won 191 major league games & 53 in the minors; he was the winning pitcher vs. the Yankees on July 4, 1939 – Lou Gehrig Day.
Read More >Eddie Yost
An expert at reaching base, Eddie Yost finished with a higher lifetime on-base percentage than Rod Carew, Tony Gwynn, and George Brett.
Read More >Buddy Lewis
Only Ty Cobb, Mel Ott, Al Kaline, and Freddie Lindstrom reached 1,000 career hits at a younger age than Buddy Lewis, then WWII intervened.
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