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May 23, 2018 · ALEXANDER, Grover Cleveland. ( b. 26 February 1887 in Elba, Nebraska; d. 4 November 1950 in Saint Paul, Nebraska), pitcher for Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, and St. Louis Cardinals, winner of 373 games, and 1938 National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee.
Grover Cleveland Alexander was a Major League Baseball player who pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies (1911-1917), Chicago Cubs (1918-1926), St. Louis Cardinals (1926-1929), and Philadelphia Phillies . Old Pete, his nickname, was not just one of the best pitchers to ever put on a pair of cleats, he was one of the greatest players in Major ...
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Alexander retired with a record of 373-208 with 90 shutouts and a 2.56 ERA. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1938. Alexander passed away on Nov. 4, 1950. Read more.
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On Oct. 10, 1926, 39-year-old Grover Cleveland Alexander came out of the bullpen to tame the powerful Yankees lineup and give the St. Louis Cardinals their first World Series title. Few observers thought Alexander would get anywhere near the mound that afternoon at Yankee Stadium.
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. Batting.
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Born Feb. 26, 1887 in Elba, Neb., Alexander reached the big leagues at the age of 24 and quickly established himself as a star, winning a modern-era rookie record 28 games in 1911. In 20 seasons in the big leagues, Grover Cleveland Alexander won 373 games and led the National League in earned-run average five times.
Mar 1, 2020 · The movie stars Ronald Reagan as pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander. This is such a wonderful confluence of American history; it makes Alexander the only player in sports history to be named for ...
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