College credit: Chicago Cubs Nov 6, 2008
"This course will look at the history of the Cubs, from Cap Anson to Carlos Zambrano, stopping along the way on names like Hack Wilson, Ernie Banks, and Ryne Sandberg. We will also learn more about Wrigley Field and the neighborhood around it, will hear from speakers with ties to the team, and will attend a game against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers. Being a fan of the Cubs is not a requirement for this course, but you should have an interest in baseball. (And having empathy for... (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Baseball: Then and Now Oct 17, 2008
Hack Wilson , Dizzy Dean, Bill Mazeroski. Most people, seeing Wills name, think of all those stolen bases, prominently including the 104 in 1962 that broke Ty Cobbs single season record almost a fifth of his career total of 586. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Cubs run road win streak to eight Aug 15, 2008
" With the win, the Cubs completed a season sweep of the Braves and opened a 4 1/2-game lead over the Brewers in the National League Central. "We swung the bats really well the entire series," Cubs manager Lou Piniella said. Chicago had taken a 2-0 lead in the first against Tom Glavine (2-4), and Ramirez made it 5-1 in the third with his 20th homer with two on and none out. He now has at least 20 homers and 30 doubles in five straight seasons with the Cubs, the first to do so since Hack Wilson... (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Cubs' Ramirez suffers bruised left hip Aug 15, 2008
He's the first to do so for the team since Hack Wilson in 1926-30. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Finale amid four straight day games Aug 6, 2008
Aramis Ramirez is one double and one home run shy of becoming the first Cubs player since Hack Wilson to tally 20 homers and 30 doubles in five straight seasons. Wilson did it from 1926-30. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
All-star break means it’s time to hand out mid-season awards Jul 14, 2008
If Hamilton can keep up the pace, he has a legitimate shot of cracking Hack Wilson s record of 191 RBIs in a season set in 1931. Once you cross over into the 40s, the next highest total is 165, which was done by Manny Ramirez in 1999. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Cubs, Padres in last Hall of Fame Game Jun 16, 2008
Manager Lou Piniella has not announced who the starting pitcher will be on Monday. The Cubs are headed to the Hall of Fame. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Cubs to turn back the clock at Wrigley Jun 12, 2008
Three Hall of Fame Cubs passed away, Mordecai "Three Finger" Brown, Joe Tinker and Hack Wilson. The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League added two Illinois teams -- the Chicago Colleens and Springfield Sallies. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Chipper Jones: .400 and holding Jun 9, 2008
400 is one that stands like a beacon far off shore in sight but out of reach, a rare nugget in a Holy Grail of remarkable feats (Cy Young s 511 wins, Hack Wilson s 191-RBI season) that supposedly can t be duplicated in this modern era. Doerr, a teammate and good friend of Williams, remembers that 1941 season as if it were yesterday. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Cubs mailbag: Why alter Hill's delivery? May 13, 2008
I'm thinking of names like Hack Wilson and Roger Hornsby, among many other greats. The Cubs are an old team with many great players, after all. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
In Days Gone By Apr 17, 2008
On Tuesday, April 18, 1978, Marion Hack Wilson was elected chairman of the Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees. On Wednesday, April 15, 1998, a tornado hit Flora s Industrial Park following a violent storm that wreaked havoc throughout Southeastern Illinois. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Morning Tipoff Mar 5, 2008
From 1D: Hack Wilson of the Chicago Cubs was the first player in Major League Baseball history after Babe Ruth to hit 50 home runs in a season. Wilson hit 56 in 1936. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Bruin boys claim crosstown (1) Feb 12, 2008
In doubles play, Helena s Hack Wilson and Justin Folsom won in the No. 1 spot, but Capital walked away with the three other matches ... Doubles Hack Wilson and Justin Folsom, HEL, def. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
The Eternal Misery Of The Baseball Goat Feb 1, 2008
In the 1920s and '30s, Hack Wilson was a top power hitter for the Chicago Cubs--the 56 home runs he smacked in 1930 stood as the National League record for almost seven decades. But Cubs fans still remember the ball he lost in the sun. (Forbes -- Business)
Dodgers Scandals and Recoveries Past Jan 9, 2008
Nobody kept track but an interesting statistic might have been how many games former Dodger and Hall of Famer Hack Wilson played drunk, how many hung over and how many sober. Sober and healthy, Wilson might have hit 1,000 home runs. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Baseball's Greatest Records Nov 16, 2007
When that total withstood challenges in the 1930's from Hack Wilson, Jimmie Foxx, and Hank Greenberg of 56, 58, and 58, respectively, it began to take on the aura of the unattainable. So, too, Rogers Hornsby's. (Suite101.com)
As arch-criminal, he's cut below rest Oct 5, 2007
The others: Babe Ruth (1921), Hack Wilson (1930) and Jimmie Foxx ('32). Wish we'd written that. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Race for NL batting title goes to extra innings Oct 1, 2007
Rodriguez led the AL with 156 RBIs, joining Ruth, Hack Wilson, Jimmie Foxx and Sammy Sosa as the only players with at least 50 homers and 150 RBIs in a season. Howards 136 RBIs lead the NL.. (MSNBC -- Sports)
A-Rod proud of magnificent season Oct 1, 2007
Taking out the stolen bases statistic, Rodriguez joined elite slugging company, as only four big leaguers -- Babe Ruth (1921, 1927), Hack Wilson (1930), Jimmie Foxx (1932) and Sammy Sosa (2001) -- were able to accomplish the feat. "Whatever you say is not enough," Yankees manager Joe Torre said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
MLB Notebook: Umpire suspended for baiting Bradley Sep 27, 2007
That allowed him to join Sammy Sosa (1998, 2001), Jimmie Foxx (1932, 38), Hack Wilson (1930) and Babe Ruth (1921, 27) as the only players to accomplish the feat. Tigers. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Last Week for Triple Milestones Sep 25, 2007
Rodriguez needs only four RBIs to join Babe Ruth, Jimmie Foxx, Hack Wilson and as the only players with 50 home runs and 150 RBIs in the same season. A-Rod and possibly will reach 50 home runs but only five players will reach 40 home runs in 2007 compared to 11 in 2006. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Celizic: Asterisk is unfair Jul 31, 2007
Hack Wilson would have a footnote next to the record 191 RBIs he had in 1930, which is seven more than anyone else ever had. The little star would explain that in 1930, the ball was so juiced the NL batting average was. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Complex Anson a legend in Cubs history Jul 19, 2007
Travel back quite a few decades and players such as Gaby Hartnett, Mordecai Brown, Hack Wilson and Tinker to Evers to Chance also must be listed among the Cubs' legends. But possibly the greatest player in franchise history, Adrian Constantine Anson, better known as Cap, oftentimes gets completely overshadowed. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Home run kings Aaron, Bonds still owe their legacies to Ruth Jul 13, 2007
Home run kings still bow to the Sultan of Swat - USATODAY.com. Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. (USA Today -- Sports)
Pirates set to retire Paul Waner's No. 11 Jul 13, 2007
Waner, who died in 1965 at the age of 62, played in a golden era when the likes of Babe Ruth, Jimmie Foxx, Mickey Cochrane, Frankie Frisch, Rogers Hornsby, Hack Wilson, Al Simmons, Tony Lazzeri, Bill Terry, Lefty Grove, Dazzy Vance, Chuck Klein, Lefty O'Doul and Dizzy Dean were in the Majors. Pirates fans know that Clemente closed his career with an even 3,000 hits. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
This Week in the National League Week 13 Jun 28, 2007
The season at the plate Chicago Cub Hack Wilson had in 1930 was unreal. He batted. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Marshall dominant as Cubs sweep Sox Jun 25, 2007
"I'm trying to battle Hack Wilson for the RBI total in the history of the game," DeRosa said, jokingly. "As far as [the umpires'] call, it was such a bizarre play, it made sense.". (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Mets notes: Clemens not overwhelming Jun 17, 2007
He was three games ahead of the pace Hack Wilson established when he hit 56 in 1930. Kingman was so productive that season that when he returned on Aug. 27 after missing 33 games, he still had a share of the league home run lead -- Mike Schmidt had caught him. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
American League v. National League May 30, 2007
National League - Hack Wilson, Cubs (191). Batting Average. (Suite101.com)
Major League Hitting Records May 24, 2007
Most RBI in a Season: (191) by Hack Wilson (Chicago Cubs, 1930). Most Runs Scored: (177) by Babe Ruth (New York Yankees, 1921). (Suite101.com)
‘Hack’ garners awards before bidding Ridgecrest farewell May 19, 2007
Teammates told him he reminded them of baseball legend Hack Wilson, a short, stubby guy. At the time, Hack, now a 6-footer, said he was about 5 7 , or 5 8 inches at the time, hence the nickname. (Ridgecrest Daily Independent, CA)
This Day in Dodger History - May 14, 1968 May 16, 2007
May 14, 1933-- Outfielder Hack Wilson, on the rocky road to drinking himself to death, leaves the Brooklyn dugout and stays in the clubhouse. In the last of the ninth, a search finds him sitting in front of his locker. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
This Day in Dodger Baseball - May 8, 1974 May 11, 2007
May 9, 1934-- Buzz Boyle, Hack Wilson, Danny Taylor and Tony Cuccinello hit homers in Chicago but the dodgers still lose 10-8 to the Cubs. May 9, 1940-- Dodgers beat Chicago 4-1, scoring three in the 10th, then fly home to Brooklyn and are greeted by 50,000 fans at the airport. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Martin's Slam Moves Him Into Record Book Apr 26, 2007
With the winning hit he joined Hack Wilson (5/14/33), Dolph Camilli (8/23/42) Jackie Robinson (6/24/48), Tommy Davis (6/2/61), Davey Lopes (7/6/78 and 9/2/79), Mike Marshall (9/7/83), Dave Hansen (6/28/93), Finley (10/2/04 and Nomar Garciaparra (9/24/06). Record Slams-- Gil Hodges holds he franchise record for most grand slams (14), hitting 13 in Brooklyn and one in Los Angeles, and is the only player in double figures. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Out-of-Sync Dodgers Drop on to Pirates Apr 24, 2007
Martins first career grand slam Saturday night was the 11th walk-off slam in franchise history, joining Hack Wilson (5/14/33), Dolph Camilli (8/23/42) Jackie Robinson (6/24/48), Tommy Davis (6/2/61), Davey Lopes (7/6/78 and 9/2/79), Mike Marshall (9/7/83), Dave Hansen (6/28/93), Finley (10/2/04) and Nomar Garciaparra (9/24/06). . (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
SI's All-Time All-Star Team Apr 13, 2007
The discovery in 1977 of an overlooked RBI for Hack Wilson in his record 1930 season was akin to scientists finding a new element, and thus made sacred the number 191. Yet so visceral is the appeal of the game that it also moves poets as much as it does mathematicians. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
HHS, CHS have mix of rookies and veterans Mar 30, 2007
In doubles this season, HHS has a big hole to fill, as last year s state qualifying pair of Hack Wilson and Justin Folsom both graduated. Coach Bouchee is going with the young combination of Ryan Stahly and Aven Satre-Meloy in the top spot. (Helena Independent Record)
Miller: With Barry besting Hank, which marks are safe? Mar 29, 2007
And Hack Wilson 191 RBI in 1930. But I'd say Ripken. (CBS News)
Cards All-Time Top 40 Rogers Hornsby #4 Feb 21, 2007
Though later passed by Hack Wilson, Hornsby set and held the National League single-season home run record for eight years. While Jerry ran down Rajahs defense, the records show his career fielding percentage was exactly league average, which his range factor was only a tad under the mid-point. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Gebhart: Story too good to be true? Maybe, but still worth telling Jan 31, 2007
DelcoTimes - Gebhart: Story too good to be true. Maybe, but still worth telling. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Garvey, John Down HOF List; Hershiser Dropped Jan 10, 2007
Inducted Dodger years 1936 Babe Ruth (c)1938 1939 George Sisler (c)1943; 1946-50 1939 Willie Keeler 1893; 1899-1902 1945 Dan Brouthers 1892-93 1945 Hughie Jennings 1899-00; 1903 1945 Wilbert Robinson (m)1914-31 1946 Joe McGinnity (p, c)1900 1946 Thomas McCarthy 1896 1952 Paul Waner 1941; 1943-44 1954 Rabbit Maranville 1926 1954 Ted Lyons (c)1954 1955 Dazzy Vance 1922-32; 1935 1959 Zach Wheat 1909-26 1961 Max Carey (+m)1926-29 1962 Jackie Robinson 1947-1956 1964 Burleigh Grimes (p, m)1918-26 1964... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
A flawed protest Jan 8, 2007
By that specious thinking, you might as well go all the way back to the days of Prohibition, and nothave voted for Babe Ruth or Hack Wilson or their contemporaries because they willingly swilled bootleg liquor, which was constitutionally banned. And they made no bones about it. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
