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Hafey, Chick
Charles James Hafey
Born:
February 12, 1903, Berkeley, California
Died:
July 2, 1973, Calistoga, California
Bats:
Right
Throws:
Right
Played For:
St. Louis Cardinals (1924-1931), Cincinnati Reds (1932-1935, 1937)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee:
1971
Biography:
Although shy and reserved, Chick Hafey spoke loudly with his bat, overcoming several beanings, weak eyes and severe sinus problems to become an outstanding line-drive hitter for the Cardinals and Reds. When failing vision threatened his career, he resorted to eyeglasses and continued to hit at a torrid level, leading the National League with a .349 average in 1931. He strung together six straight years in which he batted .329 or better and equaled a National League record with 10 straight hits during the 1929 season.
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Did You Know:
that Chick Hafey collected 10 consecutive hits over a three-game span in July of 1929, a National League record that has yet to be topped?
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On May 17, 1912, historic Fenway Park in Boston is officially dedicated, as the Red Sox play host to the Chicago White Sox. Playing in front of an overflow crowd, the Red Sox lose the game, 5-2.