 Induction
Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee in 1957, Player
Born: April 18, 1880, in Wahoo, Nebraska
Died: June 15, 1968, in Hollywood, California
ML Debut: 9/10/1899
Primary Position: Right Fielder
Bats: L Throws: L
Played For: Cincinnati Reds (1899-1902), Detroit Tigers
(1903-1917)
Post-Season: 1907 World Series, 1908 World Series, 1909
World Series
Bio
Sam Crawford was one of the top all-around players from the dead
ball era. Combining a powerful stroke and blazing speed, it was with
the triple that "Wahoo Sam" would make his mark as he set the major
league record with 312, leading the league six times. Over his
19-year major league career he captured 363 steals. Crawford, who
teamed with Ty Cobb to lead the Tigers to three straight American
League pennants (1907 to 1909), finished his career with 2,964 hits
and a batting average of .309.
Quote
"None of them can hit them quite as hard as Crawford. He stands
up at the plate like a brick house; there's no moving him away from
it. And he hits all the pitchers, without playing favorites. When
he's hitting, they all look alike."
— Fielder Jones
Did You Know... that Sam Crawford holds the single-season
record for most inside-the-park home runs, with 12 in 1901? |
