1934 Goudey Hank Greenberg
Henry Benjamin Greenberg
Born: January 1, 1911, New York, NY
Died: September 4, 1986, Beverly Hills, CA
Bats: R Throws: R Played for: Detroit Tigers (1930, 1933-1941, 1945-1946), Pittsburgh Pirates (1947)
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers: 1956
BIOGRAPHY
Despite losing four prime seasons to World War II and another to a fractured wrist, Hank Greenberg still walloped 331 home runs, including 40 or more on four occasions. The MVP in 1935, when he drove in 170 runs for the pennant-winning Tigers, the slugging right-hander drove in 183 runs in 1937. In 1938, he made a strong run at Babe Ruth’s home run record, finishing with 58. Hit .318 in four World Series with Detroit.
Born: January 1, 1911, New York, NY
Died: September 4, 1986, Beverly Hills, CA
Bats: R Throws: R Played for: Detroit Tigers (1930, 1933-1941, 1945-1946), Pittsburgh Pirates (1947)
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers: 1956
BIOGRAPHY
Despite losing four prime seasons to World War II and another to a fractured wrist, Hank Greenberg still walloped 331 home runs, including 40 or more on four occasions. The MVP in 1935, when he drove in 170 runs for the pennant-winning Tigers, the slugging right-hander drove in 183 runs in 1937. In 1938, he made a strong run at Babe Ruth’s home run record, finishing with 58. Hit .318 in four World Series with Detroit.