Sisler was born in Ohio in 1893 and began playing baseball in high school. He was scouted by the St. Louis Browns and signed with them in 1915. He quickly established himself as a star player, leading the American League in hits in 1916 and 1917. He also led the league in stolen bases in 1917.
In 1920, Sisler had a career year, batting .407 and setting the all-time single-season record for hits with 257. He was also named the American League MVP that year. He followed up his MVP season with another strong year in 1921, batting .371 and leading the league in runs scored.
Sisler's career was cut short in 1923 when he was diagnosed with a severe case of sinusitis. He attempted to make a comeback in 1925, but was never able to regain his pre-illness form. He retired in 1930 after playing in only 6 games that season.
Despite his shortened career, Sisler was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939. He was one of the most talented players of his era and is remembered for his impressive batting average and speed on the bases. He was also known for his sportsmanship and was respected by his peers. George Sisler was a great player who made an indelible mark on the game of baseball.
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