 Induction
Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee in 1968, Player
Born: October 16, 1900, in Salem, New Jersey
Died: May 15, 1971, in Bridgeton, New Jersey
ML Debut: 9/16/1921
Primary Position: Left Fielder
Bats: L Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 4
Played For: Washington Senators (1921-1930, 1933, 1938),
St. Louis Browns (1930-1932), Detroit Tigers (1934-1937)
Post-Season: 1924 World Series, 1925 World Series, 1933
World Series, 1934 World Series, 1935 World Series
Awards: All-Star: 1936
Bio
Burly and strong-armed, Leon "Goose" Goslin swung the bat with
Ruthian effort and forged a reputation as a powerful clutch hitter.
He spearheaded his teams to five American League pennants - three
with the Senators and two with the Tigers. He drove in 100 or more
runs on 11 occasions and hit .300 or better 11 times, compiling a
.316 lifetime average and 2,735 hits. He led the Senators to a World
Series title in 1924 with a .344 average and three home runs.
Quote
"He dented that right field wall in Griffith Stadium and knocked
a lot of them over it. It didn't make any difference if the pitcher
was left or right-handed or threw a fast ball or a changeup. If they
tried to sneak one by Goose he'd tag it."
— Bucky Harris
Did You Know... that Goose Goslin is the only man to have
played in each of the 19 World Series games featuring the Washington
Senators? |
