Herbert Jefferis Pennock was born February 10, 1894 in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. This pitcher was best known for his time spent with the star-studded New York Yankee teams of the mid-to-late-1920s and early 1930s.
Archive for February, 2007
Baseball HP 0708: Billy Martin
Alfred Manuel Martin, nicknamed “Billy,” was born May 16, 1928 in Berkeley, California. Martin was known for his ability to win with any team, and for arguing animatedly with umpires, including a widely parodied routine in which he kicked dust on their feet. He was criticized for not getting along with veteran players, burning out young pitchers, and drinking too much.
Baseball HP 0707: Sam Rice
Edgar Charles Rice, nicknamed “Sam,” was born February 20, 1890 in Morocco, Indiana. He was one of baseball’s greatest singles hitters and fell only 13 hits shy of 3,000 for his career. In 20 Major League seasons, he never hit below .293 and averaged .322.
Baseball HP 0706: Hack Wilson
Lewis Robert Wilson, nicknamed “Hack”, was born April 26, 1900 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. Wilson was a true rags-to-riches story and a physical phenomenon. He weighed 195 pounds on a 5’6″ frame and as a young man it was all muscle.
