Joe Cronin
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Bill Terry and Joe Cronin are named Sporting News MVPs

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Giants first baseman Bill Terry (.401, 14, 117) is selected by the Sporting News as the NL’s MVP, and Senator shortstop Joe Cronin (.346, 13, 126) receives the honor for the American League. The first official BBWAA Most Valuable Player ballots will start next season, but the Associated Press also names Joe Cronin as it’s unofficial AL MVP, the Baseball Writers Association awards the National’s MVP to Hack Wilson, with the Cubs presenting him with the $1000 bonus for receiving the honor.

Hack Wilson establish MLB RBI Record
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Hack Wilson establish MLB RBI Record

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Are you interested in owning your own business but don’t know where to start? Contact Franchising Connection today for a free consultation and we will help you through your journey! On September 28, 1930, Hack Wilson of the Chicago Cubs establishes a major league record by driving in his 190th and 191st runs of the…

Hack Wilson of the Chicago Cubs becomes the first player to hit a home run that strikes the center field scoreboard at Wrigley Field.
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Hack Wilson of the Chicago Cubs belts two home runs, giving him a National League record 56 for the season

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On September 27, 1930, Hack Wilson of the Chicago Cubs belts two home runs, giving him a National League record 56 for the season. Wilson’s latest power barrage helps the Cubs to a 13-8 win over the Cincinnati Reds…The Cub outfielder’s total of 56 for the season will stand until Mark McGwire breaks the record…

The Cubs split a pair in Philadelphia when Lefty O’Doul pinch-hits a home run to beat the Cubs 12 – 11 in the first game. It is the second consecutive game in which O’Doul has produced a pinch-hit homer. In the second game of the day’s doubleheader, Hack Wilson hits his 50th dinger to pace the Cubs to a 6 – 4 win.

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The Cubs split a pair in Philadelphia when Lefty O’Doul pinch-hits a home run to beat the Cubs 12 – 11 in the first game. It is the second consecutive game in which O’Doul has produced a pinch-hit homer. In the second game of the day’s doubleheader, Hack Wilson hits his 50th dinger to pace the Cubs to a 6 – 4 win.

At Forbes Field‚ the Cubs overcome a 12 – 8 Pirate lead after 7 innings‚ by scoring 4 runs in the 8th and 6 in the 9th to outshoot the Pirates‚ 19 – 14. Hack Wilson hits his 47th homer‚ to keep the Cubs in 1st place in the National League race.

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At Forbes Field‚ the Cubs overcome a 12 – 8 Pirate lead after 7 innings‚ by scoring 4 runs in the 8th and 6 in the 9th to outshoot the Pirates‚ 19 – 14. Hack Wilson hits his 47th homer‚ to keep the Cubs in 1st place in the National League race.

Hack Wilson returns to the Cubs lineup and drives in six runs on his 45th and 46th homers of the year to lead Chicago over the Cardinals, 16 – 4. For August, Hack hits 13 homers and drives in 53 runs.

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Hack Wilson returns to the Cubs lineup and drives in six runs on his 45th and 46th homers of the year to lead Chicago over the Cardinals, 16 – 4. For August, Hack hits 13 homers and drives in 53 runs.

The Cards outlast the league-leading Cubs, 8 – 7, in a 20-inning game at Wrigley Field. Andy High’s single scores the winning run, even though High is tagged out trying to reach second base. Taylor Douthit’s run is ruled to have scored before the out. Hack Wilson leaves the game with a strained back after a big swing.

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The Cards outlast the league-leading Cubs, 8 – 7, in a 20-inning game at Wrigley Field. Andy High’s single scores the winning run, even though High is tagged out trying to reach second base. Taylor Douthit’s run is ruled to have scored before the out. Hack Wilson leaves the game with a strained back after a big swing.

Hack Wilson has four RBIs to lead the Cubs over the Pirates, 7 – 5. Wilson cracks a 2-run single in the 5th, but then allows a Lloyd Waner liner to skip by him for an inside-the-park home run, and vows to atone. He hits his 44th home run, off young Larry French, breaking Chuck Klein’s one-year-old National League record.

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Hack Wilson has four RBIs to lead the Cubs over the Pirates, 7 – 5. Wilson cracks a 2-run single in the 5th, but then allows a Lloyd Waner liner to skip by him for an inside-the-park home run, and vows to atone. He hits his 44th home run, off young Larry French, breaking Chuck Klein’s one-year-old National League record.

Hack Wilson of the Chicago Cubs becomes the first player to hit a home run that strikes the center field scoreboard at Wrigley Field.

Hack Wilson hits his 43rd home run tying Chuck Klein’s National League 

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In the first of two, Chicago’s Hack Wilson connects off Phils P Les Sweetland for his 43rd home run, tying Chuck Klein’s National League record set last year. In RF, Klein waves to Wilson as he circles the bases. The Phils hold on for a 9 – 8 win with Claude Willoughby the winner over rookie Bud Teachout. The second game ends in a 6 – 6 tie after 16 innings.

1930 – Woody English scores five runs and Hack Wilson hits his 42nd home run, as the Cubs crush the Phillies, 17 – 3. Pat Malone contributes another home run and goes the distance for the win.

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1930 – Woody English scores five runs and Hack Wilson hits his 42nd home run, as the Cubs crush the Phillies, 17 – 3. Pat Malone contributes another home run and goes the distance for the win.