1934-36 Diamond Stars "Ducky" Medwick
Induction Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1968, Player
Born: November 24, 1911, in Carteret, New Jersey
Died: March 21, 1975, in St.Petersburg, Florida
ML Debut: 9/2/1932
Primary Position: Left Fielder
Bats: R Throws: R
Played For: St. Louis Cardinals (1932-1940, 1947-1948), Brooklyn Dodgers (1940-1943, 1946), New York Giants (1943-1945), Boston Braves (1945)
Primary Team: St. Louis Cardinals
Post-Season: 1934 World Series, 1941 World Series
Awards: All-Star (10): 1934-1942, 1944; National League Most Valuable Player 1937
Hitting
Bio
Tough and gruff, outfielder Joe Medwick's competitive spirit typified the rowdy "Gashouse Gang" Cardinals of the 1930s. Medwick, nicknamed "Ducky" because of his waddling gait, ended his 17-year career with a .324 batting average. He also accumulated 1,383 RBI, topping the National League three straight years. In 1937, he not only captured the National League Triple Crown, but also led the senior circuit in nine other categories and was voted the loop's Most Valuable Player.
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1968, Player
Born: November 24, 1911, in Carteret, New Jersey
Died: March 21, 1975, in St.Petersburg, Florida
ML Debut: 9/2/1932
Primary Position: Left Fielder
Bats: R Throws: R
Played For: St. Louis Cardinals (1932-1940, 1947-1948), Brooklyn Dodgers (1940-1943, 1946), New York Giants (1943-1945), Boston Braves (1945)
Primary Team: St. Louis Cardinals
Post-Season: 1934 World Series, 1941 World Series
Awards: All-Star (10): 1934-1942, 1944; National League Most Valuable Player 1937
Hitting
Bio
Tough and gruff, outfielder Joe Medwick's competitive spirit typified the rowdy "Gashouse Gang" Cardinals of the 1930s. Medwick, nicknamed "Ducky" because of his waddling gait, ended his 17-year career with a .324 batting average. He also accumulated 1,383 RBI, topping the National League three straight years. In 1937, he not only captured the National League Triple Crown, but also led the senior circuit in nine other categories and was voted the loop's Most Valuable Player.