Vaughan was a standout player from the start, and was known for his ability to hit for power and average, as well as his defensive prowess. He was a three-time All-Star and won the National League batting title in 1935. He also led the league in hits, doubles, and triples in 1935 and 1936.
Vaughan was a key member of the Pirates' World Series championship team in 1925, and he was also a member of the Dodgers' 1941 pennant-winning team. He was known for his clutch hitting, and he was a consistent presence in the middle of the lineup.
Vaughan was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985. He was known for his leadership and his ability to make the players around him better. He was a great teammate and a great leader, and he was respected by all of his peers.
Arky Vaughan was one of the greatest shortstops of all time. He was a great hitter, a great fielder, and a great leader. He was a key member of two championship teams, and he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985. He was one of the best players of his era, and his legacy will live on forever.
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Jul 8, 1941Jul 8, 1941
The 1941 Baseball All-Star game was held at Briggs Stadium in Detroit where the...
1941 MLB All-Star Game - Radio Broadcast / The 1941 Baseball All-Star game was held at Briggs Stadium in Detroit where the American League sent 22 year old Bob Feller to the mound against Whit Wyatt, who had a 13-4 record for the Dodgers at the break. Two historic moments were taking place during the 1941 season. Ted Williams was batting .405 at the time of the all-star game and would end the season batting .406 . Additionally Joe Dimaggio was in the midst of his 56- game hitting streak. At the time of this game, his streak stood at 48 games.
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Jul 8, 1935Jul 8, 1935
The third annual Major League Baseball All-Star Game was played in July 1935 at Cleveland...
1935 MLB All-Star Game - Radio Broadcast / The third annual Major League Baseball All-Star Game was played in July 1935 at Cleveland Stadium. Nearly 70,000 fans filled the enormous ballpark, which had just opened a few years earlier. The game was a showcase for the new stadium, which was nearly 4 times the capacity of Cleveland's previous League Park. Babe Ruth didn't play in this game, having retired mid season just a month earlier. But, hall of famer Lefty Gomez made his third consecutive all-star game start as pitcher for the American League. He was joined by other stars such as Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Charlie Genhringer, Al Simmons, and Mel Ott.