| Of whom was it said, “He has more friends than Leo Durocher has enemies!” ?
Hint: #1 He received Most Valuable Player votes in eight consecutive seasons.
Hint: #2 During a straight five-year run, he led the majors in caught stealing but also he led his league in stolen bases in two of those seasons.
Thursday’s question answered:
Q. Among major leaguers native to the state of Arkansas, who is the only player ever to hit thirty-five home runs in a season?
Hint: #1 He won World Series with two different franchises.
Hint: #2 His nickname is a piece of equipment.
A. PAT BURRELL [SABR Bio]
– Ans. Only Burrell. He hit 37 HR for PHI in 2008.
– #1 He was on the squads, Phillies and Giants, who won World Series in 2008 & 2010.
– #2 He was (is?) called “Pat the bat”, evoking his prowess at the plate.
FCR – Doug Greenwald, San Francisco |
