Carl Hubbell

Carl Hubbell

American baseball player (1903–1988)

Died aged 85CancerUnited States

Biography

Carl Owen Hubbell (June 22, 1903 – November 21, 1988), nicknamed "the Meal Ticket" and "King Carl", was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) player. He was a pitcher for the New York Giants of the National League (NL) from 1928 to 1943, and remained on the team's payroll for the rest of his life, long after their move to San Francisco.

Twice voted the National League's Most Valuable Player, Hubbell was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1947. During 1936 and 1937, Hubbell set the major league record for consecutive wins by a pitcher with 24. He is perhaps best remembered for his performance in the 1934 All-Star Game, when he struck out five future Hall of Famers – Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Al Simmons and Joe Cronin – in succession. Hubbell's primary pitch was the screwball.

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Career highlights

Teams

  • San Francisco Giants

Awards & honours (3)

  • Associated Press Athlete of the Year
  • Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award
  • Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame

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Carl Hubbell died on November 21, 1988 at the age of 85.
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Carl Hubbell was born on June 22, 1903.
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Carl Hubbell was born in Carthage.
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Carl Hubbell's zodiac sign is Cancer.
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Carl Hubbell is a citizen of United States.
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