 Induction
Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee in 1968, Player
Born: August 30, 1898, in Harrisville, Michigan
Died: February 11, 1950, in Ann Arbor, Michigan
ML Debut: 9/29/1921
Primary Position: Right Fielder
Bats: R Throws: R
Played For: Pittsburgh Pirates (1921-1927), Chicago Cubs
(1928-1935), Cincinnati Reds (1935-1937), Brooklyn Dodgers (1938)
Post-Season: 1925 World Series, 1929 World Series, 1932
World Series
Awards: All-Star 1934
Bio
Hazen Shirley "Kiki" Cuyler combined speed and a knack for
seeing-eye base hits in a 15-season career, excelling as a gifted
outfield. Cuyler hit above .300 in 10 years, topping .350 four
times. He also led the National League in stolen bases four times
and played on four pennant winning teams. In 1925, he enjoyed a
brilliant season - batting .357 while leading the league in triples
(26) and runs scored (144) - topped off by driving in the Pirates'
winning run off Walter Johnson in the World Series.
Quote
"Cuyler can hit, run, field and throw with the best of 'em. What
a great ballplayer he is."
— Fred Hoey
Did You Know... that Kiki Cuyler hit two inside-the-park
home runs in the diminutive confines of Philadelphia's Baker Bowl on
August 28, 1925? |
