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 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

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 .

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.

Philly ace, Grover Alexander returned for a second appearance against the left-handed Hubert "Dutch" Leonard. In spectacular fashion, the Red Sox pitcher retired the last twenty batters on the way to a 2-1 victory.

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 record. 1958 — Canadian born Willie O’Ree becomes the NHL’s first black player for the Boston Bruins.

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...

In between, Grover Cleveland Alexander controlled the mound like few ever have. On May 28, 1930, “Old Pete” appeared in his final big league game, allowing two unearned runs in a relief appearance for the Philadelphia Phillies against the Boston Braves.

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.