Hack Wilson

Hack Wilson
Birthdate 4/26/1900
Death Date 11/23/1948
Debut Year 1923
Year of Induction 1979
Teams Cubs, Dodgers, Giants, Phillies
Position Center Field

In 1930 Hack Wilson hit .356 with 56 homers, and a still-standing record 191 RBI in one of the greatest single seasons in baseball history.

Be sure to visit our page on Facebook.

Leave a comment

In the collection:

Despite his considerable baseball talent, Hack Wilson led a difficult life

Despite his considerable baseball talent, Hack Wilson led a difficult life

Hack Wilson is remembered today as baseball’s all-time single season RBI record-holder. His 191-RBI campaign in 1930 is still the most prolific the game has ever known. Wilson was born in 1900 to two alcoholic parents. His physique – an outsized head, small feet, short legs, and a flat face – are symptoms of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball…"

~Jacques Barzun, 1954