Stories that center around players not in the Hall of Fame.
Hitting four consecutive homers with the dead ball of 1894 seemed an impossible feat, but a 150-pound leadoff batter did it, and all four homers cleared the fence!
Bobby Lowe’s Four-Homer Game Read Post »
What do you think the record is for most consecutive pitching appearances without needing relief help? Would you believe that it includes 187 complete games!? Meet Brakeman Jack Taylor.
Brakeman Jack Taylor Read Post »
The number of complete games began to decline rapidly in the move to the Live Ball Era, when higher offensive levels made it tougher for a pitcher to go all the way. The best at tossing complete games in the Live Ball Era was the little known Red Lucas.
Surprise Master of the Complete Game Read Post »
He arrived in the majors as the most heralded rookie pitcher of his generation. The check paying for his record-setting acquisition is in the Hall of Fame, but practically no one remembers him today.
Rise and Fall of Marty O’Toole Read Post »
