Saturday, May 28, 2011

Grover Cleveland Alexander


On this date in 1930, Grover Cleveland Alexander of the Phillies makes his last major league appearance giving up two hits and two runs in a 5-1 loss to the Boston Braves. He finishes his career with a 373-208 record, 2198 strikeouts and a 2.56 ERA.

"Grover Cleveland Alexander drunk was a better pitch than Grover Cleveland Alexander sober." - Bill Veeck

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