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Lefty Grove
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(b. March 6, 1900 - d. May 22, 1975)
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| Robert Moses Grove was the AL MVP in 1931 with a
31-4 mark for Connie Mack's Philadelphia A's. In an
era dominated by hitting, the left-handed Grove was
almost unhittable, winning 20 games or more seven
straight seasons with Connie Mack's Philadelphia A's.
On his way to 300 wins, "Mose" led the AL in strikeouts
seven times, in ERA nine times, in complete games
three times, and in winning percentage five times.
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Inducted in 1947
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1930 PR4 Cracker
Jack Pins Lefty Grove PSA 7 NM
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| Card Details Below: |
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| Year(s): |
1930 |
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PR4 |
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United States |
| Description: |
Although no manufacturer is indicated on the pins
themselves, this 25-player set was apparently issued by Cracker
Jack in the early 1930s. Each pin measures 13/16" in diameter and
features a line drawing of a player portrait. The unnumbered pins
are printed in blue and gray with backgrounds found in either yellow
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