Grover Cleveland Alexander - Wikipedia
Grover Cleveland Alexander (February 26, 1887 – November 4, 1950), nicknamed "Old Pete" and "Alexander the Great", was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He played from 1911 through 1930 for the Philadelphia Phillies , Chicago Cubs , and St. Louis Cardinals .
The Seventh Game of the 1926 World Series: Was it Hollywood or Reality?
Aug 26, 2013 · Out of all of the major league games that Grover Cleveland Alexander pitched, he did not considered his greatest game to be one that he won, but one he saved. And that happened on October 10, 1926!
DESPITE THE LEGEND, ONLY THE BASES WERE LOADED IN THE …
Oct 9, 1978 · One of the most frequently reported moments in World Series play occurred in 1926 when the aging Grover Cleveland Alexander came out of the St. Louis Cardinal bullpen to strike out New York...
Grover Alexander – The Baseball Scholar
Jan 13, 2025 · Grover Cleveland Alexander, born on February 26, 1887, in Elba, Nebraska, is one of the most celebrated pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. Known for his pinpoint control, durability, and unwavering poise, Alexander enjoyed a remarkable career that spanned from 1911 to 1930.
Grover Cleveland “Pete” Alexander (1887-1950) - Find a Grave
Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Player. He played Major League Baseball for 20 seasons (1911 to 1930) with the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals. Considered one of the greatest pitchers to ever play the game, he broke in with the Phillies in 1911, and immediately established himself as a...
Grover Alexander - Baseball-Reference.com
Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Grover Alexander. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com.
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Grover Cleveland Alexander - Smithsonian Institution
Legendary pitcher Grover Cleveland Pete Alexander's 373 career wins ties with his contemporary Christy Mathewson for the most ever in the National League, and for third all-time in Major League Baseball history. The native Nebraskan also holds the National League record for …
Alexander the Great: The Story of Grover Cleveland Alexander
Alexander the Great presents a fascinating account of American baseball legend, Grover Cleveland Alexander, who pitched the most famous strikeout in World Series history.
- Author: Jerry E. Clark, Martha E. Webb
Alexander provides ultimate relief for Cardinals in 1926 World Series
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 …
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