Born: March
16, 1906
1925-26:
Played for the San Francisco Seals in the Pacific Coast League
1926:
Signed with Pittsburgh Pirates
Debut:
April 12, 1927
1927: Set
rookie record with 133 runs scored
1927:
Pirates win pennant, but lose World Series
1938: Hit
back-to-back home runs with his brother Paul
1941:
Traded to Braves
1941:
Traded to Reds
1941:
Signed by Phillies
1943:
Traded to Dodgers
1944:
Released by Dodgers and signed by Pirates
After
retiring, became a scout for the Pirates and Orioles
1967:
Elected to Hall of Fame
1982: Died
Accomplishments:
Most hits
by a brother duo (5,611)
.316
1201 runs
2459 hits
118 triples
27 home
runs
598 RBI
.747 OPS
3057 TB
Led league
in AB: 3x
100+ runs:
3x
Led league:
133 runs (1927)
200+ hits:
4x
NL Hit
leader: 214 (1931)
10+
triples: 5x
Led league
in triples (20): 1929
420
walks-173 strikeouts
Hit .300:
10x
Hit .350+:
3x
Postseason:
.400, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1.071 OPS (1927 World Series)
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