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Lewis Robert “Hack” Wilson (April 26, 1900 - November 23, 1948) holds the single season record for RBI when he knocked in 191 runs in 1930 having a career year also hitting 56 home runs, batting .356 and had a .723 slugging percentage. Hack Wilson was short in stature, but packed a big punch winning four home run titles from 1926-1930. Wilson played 12 seasons with the New York Giants (1923-1925), the Chicago Cubs (1926-1931), Brooklyn Dodgers (1932-1934) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1934). Wilson got his nickname due to his resemblance to popular Russian wrestler George Hackenschmidt. Wilson helped the Chicago Cubs to two National League pennants in 1924 and 1929 as they lost to the Senators and Athletic respectively. The Veterans Committee elected Lewis Robert “Hack” Wilson to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

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