Monday, November 16, 2015

Arky Vaughan: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1985

Born: March 9, 1912
1931-32: Minor Leagues
1932: Acquired by Pittsburgh Pirates
Debut: April 17, 1932 (Pirates)
1935: Won batting title (.385)
1935: TSN Player of the Year
1940: Named team captain
1941: Hit two home runs in ASG
1941: Traded to Brooklyn Dodgers
1943: Led player revolt against Leo Durocher
1947: Dodgers win Pennant
1948: Released by Dodgers
1949: Played in minors and retired
Died: 1952
1985: Elected to Hall of Fame (Vets Cmte)

Accomplishments:
9x All Star
1935 Batting Champion.
Led league in games played: 2x
Led league in runs: 3x
Led league in triples: 3x
Led league in SB (20): 1943
Led league in walks: 3x
Led league in OBP: 3x
Led league in SLG (.607): 1935
Led league in OPS (1.098): 1935
100+ Runs: 5x
30+ Doubles: 7x
40+ Doubles: 2x
10+ Triples: 8x
15+ Triples: 3x
100+ Walks: 2x
.300+ Average: 11x
.400+ OBP: 4x
.500+ SLG: 2x
1.098 OPS (1935)
303 TB (1935)
Postseason: .500 (1-for-2) 1 double, 1.667 OPS (1947 WS)

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