Jan 13, 2025 · Grover Cleveland Alexander, born on February 26, 1887, in Elba, Nebraska, is one of the most celebrated pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. Known for his pinpoint control, durability, and unwavering poise, Alexander enjoyed a remarkable career that spanned from 1911 to 1930.

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Grover Cleveland Alexander (February 26, 1887 – November 4, 1950), nicknamed "Old Pete" and "Alexander the Great", was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He played from 1911 through 1930 for the Philadelphia Phillies , Chicago Cubs , and St. Louis Cardinals .

Grover Alexander Bio. Fullname: Grover Cleveland Alexander; Nickname: Old Pete; Born: 2/26/1887 in Elba, NE; High School: Saint Paul, Saint Paul, NE; Debut: 4/15/1911; Hall of Fame: 1938; Died: 11/04/1950

Jan 17, 2023 · 1938 — Grover Cleveland Alexander is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. His 90 shutouts is second on the all-time list to Walter Johnson and his 16 shutouts in 1916 is still the major league record. 1958 — Canadian born Willie O’Ree becomes the NHL’s first black player for the Boston Bruins.

When Grover Cleveland Alexander retired in 1930, he saw his name at the top of the "Games Won" column in the National league record book. A recount eventually added one more win to Christy Mathewson's lifetime total to leave them tied at 373.

Jan 17, 2022 · 1938 – Grover Cleveland Alexander is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. His 90 shutouts is second on the all-time list to Walter Johnson and his 16 shutouts in 1916 is still the major league...

Jan 18, 2009 · 1938: Grover Cleveland Alexander was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. His 90 shutouts put him second on the career list to Walter Johnson and his 16 shutouts in 1916 is still the major...

Circa 1910-19 Grover Cleveland Alexander and Eddie Shore, by Paul Thompson The starting pitchers for the opening game of the 1915 World Series, at Baker Bowl in Philadelphia. On left is Eddie Shore, the Boston Red Sox pitcher, not the Boston Bruins hockey star.

Alexander won 27 games in 1920 and led the NL in ERA for the fifth and final time that season with a mark of 1.91. He continued to pace the Cubs' staff throughout the next few years until – at age 39 – he was claimed off waivers by the Cardinals, who were battling for the NL pennant.