Why I love this game III...
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 3:02 pmBob “Death to Flying Things” Ferguson
Although not avail in ATG he probably should be. His character and unquestioned honesty were highly regarded during a period in baseball history where the game's reputation was badly damaged by gamblers and rowdy behavior by players and fans. However, his bad temper and stubbornness were traits that created trouble for him at times during his career, and caused him to be disliked by many His nickname, "Death to Flying Things", was derived from his greatness as a defensive player.
George “Mule” Suttles
." It was because of Suttles' strength that he got his nickname, and late in games when a big hit was needed his teammates would encourage him with cries of, "Kick, Mule!" Clarence Israel, an Eagles player, was quoted as saying, "He was considered my dad. Suttles was the most gentle person I ever saw."
Frank M. "Wildfire" Schulte
Schulte is also one of only four players in MLB history in the 20–20–20–20 club (i.e., 20 doubles, 20 triples, 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases). The only other players to accomplish the feat are Willie Mays in 1957, Curtis Granderson in 2007, and Jimmy Rollins, also in 2007. Not sure if this has been topped since.
Arthur David “Superman” Pennington
Pennington says that he was to go to the St. Louis Browns in 1953 but "a lot of bull went on...and I got tired of it" so he went to play in the Dominican Republic. He also hit .329 for Keokuk and the Cedar Rapids Indians that season. At 30 years of age, his chances at becoming a big-league regular were fading. In 1954 Superman again tore up the Three-I - for Cedar Rapids he batted .345 with 16 homers, missing the batting title by three points.
James Anthony "Ripper" Collins
Though the 5'9" 165-lb Collins was small for a first baseman, he was the most dangerous slugger on the Cardinal Gas House Gang, hammering 35 HR for the NL title in 1934. He said he got his nickname when, as a boy, he once hit the team's only ball and snagged it on a fence nail, ripping its cover.
Clarence Howeth "Ginger" Beaumont
Nicknamed "Ginger" for his thick red hair, he used his excellent speed to great advantage; on the day before his 23rd birthday in his rookie season, he had six infield singles and became the first player to score six runs in a game. He was also the first player in major league history to lead his league in hits three consecutive years, which has been accomplished by only five others; he led the NL in hits a fourth time with the 1907 Braves.
Although not avail in ATG he probably should be. His character and unquestioned honesty were highly regarded during a period in baseball history where the game's reputation was badly damaged by gamblers and rowdy behavior by players and fans. However, his bad temper and stubbornness were traits that created trouble for him at times during his career, and caused him to be disliked by many His nickname, "Death to Flying Things", was derived from his greatness as a defensive player.
George “Mule” Suttles
." It was because of Suttles' strength that he got his nickname, and late in games when a big hit was needed his teammates would encourage him with cries of, "Kick, Mule!" Clarence Israel, an Eagles player, was quoted as saying, "He was considered my dad. Suttles was the most gentle person I ever saw."
Frank M. "Wildfire" Schulte
Schulte is also one of only four players in MLB history in the 20–20–20–20 club (i.e., 20 doubles, 20 triples, 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases). The only other players to accomplish the feat are Willie Mays in 1957, Curtis Granderson in 2007, and Jimmy Rollins, also in 2007. Not sure if this has been topped since.
Arthur David “Superman” Pennington
Pennington says that he was to go to the St. Louis Browns in 1953 but "a lot of bull went on...and I got tired of it" so he went to play in the Dominican Republic. He also hit .329 for Keokuk and the Cedar Rapids Indians that season. At 30 years of age, his chances at becoming a big-league regular were fading. In 1954 Superman again tore up the Three-I - for Cedar Rapids he batted .345 with 16 homers, missing the batting title by three points.
James Anthony "Ripper" Collins
Though the 5'9" 165-lb Collins was small for a first baseman, he was the most dangerous slugger on the Cardinal Gas House Gang, hammering 35 HR for the NL title in 1934. He said he got his nickname when, as a boy, he once hit the team's only ball and snagged it on a fence nail, ripping its cover.
Clarence Howeth "Ginger" Beaumont
Nicknamed "Ginger" for his thick red hair, he used his excellent speed to great advantage; on the day before his 23rd birthday in his rookie season, he had six infield singles and became the first player to score six runs in a game. He was also the first player in major league history to lead his league in hits three consecutive years, which has been accomplished by only five others; he led the NL in hits a fourth time with the 1907 Braves.