The National League, created in 1876, helped solidify professional baseball in the United States.
Morgan Bulkeley was its first president.
Morgan Bulkeley
Executive
Class of
1937
Morgan Bulkeley
Executive
Class of
1937
Morgan Bulkeley was the first president of the National League.
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About Morgan Bulkeley
The Basics
Birth Year
1837
Died
1922, Hartford Connecticut
Career at a Glance
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Early Wynn
Pitcher
Class of
1972
Early Wynn
Pitcher
Class of
1972
Early Wynn combined his physical gifts with intimidation and determination to become one of the most dominant pitchers of his era.
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Birth year
About Early Wynn
One of the greatest hitters of all time, Ted Williams, once called fellow Hall of Famer Early Wynn “the toughest pitcher I ever faced.”
Undoubtedly, the Splendid Splinter’s sentiment was shared by many big league hitters for more than two decades.
Wynn combined his physical gifts with intimidation and determination to overcome early struggles and become one of the most dominant hurlers of his era.
“Since the first time I saw my father play semipro ball in Alabama, it has been my greatest ambition and desire to be a big league ballplayer,” Wynn once said.
The Basics
Birth Year
1920
Died
1999, Venice Florida
Career at a Glance
Played For
Washington Senators, 1939
Washington Senators, 1941-1944
Washington Senators, 1946-1948
Cleveland Indians, 1949-1957
Chicago White Sox, 1958-1962
Cleveland Indians, 1963
Career MLB Stats
Games
691
Wins
300
Losses
244
Winning %
.551
Saves
16
Hits
4,291
Walks
1,775
Runs
2,037
Games Started
611
Innings Pitched
4,564
Completed Games
289
Shutouts
49
Earned Runs
1,796
Strikeouts
2,334
ERA
3.54
WHIP
1.329
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