Fast Facts
BORN: September 9, 1877, Fresno, California
DIED: September 14, 1924
HEIGHT: 6'0"
WEIGHT: 190 lbs.
BATTED: Right
THREW: Right
POSITION: 1st Baseman: Chicago Cubs, 1898-1912; New York Yankees, 1913-1914.
MANAGING CAREER: Chicago Cubs, 1905-1912; New York Yankees, 1913-1914; Boston Red Sox, 1923.
Achievements:
As a player/manager, led the Chicago Cubs to four pennants in five years (including their last World Series championship in 1908).
Elected to the Hall of Fame in 1946.
Hit .310 in four World series (1906, 1907, 1908, 1910), including a Series-leading .421 in 1908.
Won two stolen-base titles (1903,1906).
Managed the Cubs to a still-record 116 wins in 1906.
Led the National league in RBI in 1906 with 103.