 Induction
Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee in 1975, Player
Born: May 21, 1902, in Snohomish, Washington
Died: August 16, 1983, in Everett, Washington
ML Debut: 4/16/1929
Primary Position: Center Fielder
Bats: L Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 3
Played For: Cleveland Indians (1930-1939), Detroit Tigers
(1939-1940), Boston Braves (1941)
Post-Season: 1940 World Series
Awards: All-Star (6): 1933-1938
Bio
The first American League player to hit a home run in his initial
major league at-bat, Earl Averill would become a nimble fielder and
outstanding offensive performer during his 13-year playing career,
primarily with the Cleveland Indians. He hit over .300 during eight
seasons and finished with a lifetime average of .318. A fan
favorite, “The Earl of Snohomish” also smacked 238 home runs and was
elected to the American League All-Star team six times.
Quote
"No other left-hander gave me so much trouble. When I think about
how many points in Earl Averill's lifetime batting average (.318)
came off Gomez deliveries, I thank the good Lord he wasn't twins.
One more like him would probably have kept me out of the Hall of
Fame."
— Lefty Gomez
Did You Know... that Earl Averill was the only American
League outfielder to be named to each of the first six All-Star
Games (1933-1938)? |
