Is George Brett Hall of Famer?

Is George Brett Hall of Famer?

In 1999, Brett was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame with the fourth-highest vote percentage ever recorded (98%). BORN: May 15, 1953 in Glen Dale, West Va.

Who was the first baseball superstar?

George Wright was baseball’s first superstar player – an extraordinary shortstop who excelled for the game’s first openly all-professional team, the Cincinnati Red Stockings. Born Jan. 28, 1847 in New York City, Wright belonged to one of the city’s preeminent sporting families.

Is George Kell in the Hall of Fame?

1983George Kell / Hall of fame induction

Kell was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1983. He passed away on March 24, 2009. “I have always said that George Kell has taken more from this great game of baseball than he can ever give back,” said Kell at his 1983 Hall of Fame induction.

Who won a batting title in three decades?

In 1990 at the age of 37, Brett won his third batting title with a . 329 mark – becoming the first player to win a batting title in three different decades.

Is Robin Roberts in the Hall of Fame?

1976Robin Roberts / Hall of fame induction

Is Bob Lemon in the Hall of Fame?

1976Bob Lemon / Hall of fame induction

Who won the AL batting title 12 times?

Ty Cobb
The AL was established in 1901, and Hall of Fame second baseman Nap Lajoie led that league with a . 426 average for the Philadelphia Athletics. Ty Cobb of the Detroit Tigers, who also holds the highest career batting average of . 366, led the AL in average in 11 (or 12) seasons.

Who has the most doubles in baseball history?

Tris Speaker+
Career Leaders & Records for Doubles