Hack Wilson died in Baltimore. He still holds the RBI record with 191 in 1930. He was only 5’6″ tall.
“He was built along the lines of a beer keg and not unfamiliar with its contents.”
— Jim Koenigsberger (@Jimfrombaseball) February 29, 2024
Shirley Povich on "Hack" Wilson
Washington Post pic.twitter.com/5dLMGegghL
Also, (I believe) a spot once frequented by baseball great Hack Wilson and some local former boxers (p. 186). https://t.co/bEWpPQsmdZ https://t.co/36kJUTCoXP
— Brandon Weigel (@brandon_weigel) February 28, 2024
I've posted this before, but Hack Wilson suffered the effects of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. For example, he wore size 5 shoes. That he became an all-time great is amazing.
— John Filippello (@Ol_Pete1926) March 1, 2024
Wilson worked at a pool in Baltimore
"When I see three balls, I just swing at the middle one. I never played drunk. Hung over, yes, but never drunk."
— Jim Koenigsberger (@Jimfrombaseball) July 11, 2024
Hack Wilson
Seventy six years ago, a man identified only as a “white male” passed away in Baltimore hospital. No one came forward to claim the body. There was no money… pic.twitter.com/VVi7whB78L
“He was built along the lines of a beer keg and not unfamiliar with its contents."
— Jim Koenigsberger (@Jimfrombaseball) August 18, 2024
Shirley Povich
In 1930, Hack Wilson slugged 56 HR , walked 105 times, slashed .356/.454/.723, a 1.177 OPS & a 177 OPS+…..AND 191 RBI!
These were all league highs, excluding average and OBP.… pic.twitter.com/OFKrCdXAKY
Sad! 