Hack Wilson
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Hack Wilson
Lewis Robert "Hack" Wilson (April 26, 1900 – November 23, 1948) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) player who played for the New York Giants, Chicago Cubs, Brooklyn Dodgers, and Philadelphia Phillies. Wilson is best known for his record-setting 1930 season with the Chicago Cubs, during which he hit 56 home runs and drove in 191 runs, a record that still stands today.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
Wilson was born in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. He grew up in a working-class family and left school at an early age to work in a steel mill. His powerful build and athletic ability eventually led him to pursue a career in professional baseball.
Baseball Career[edit | edit source]
Wilson began his professional career in the minor leagues before making his MLB debut with the New York Giants in 1923. He was traded to the Chicago Cubs in 1926, where he enjoyed the most successful years of his career.
Chicago Cubs[edit | edit source]
Wilson's tenure with the Chicago Cubs was marked by his prodigious power hitting. In 1930, he set the single-season record for RBIs with 191, a record that remains unbroken. He also led the National League in home runs four times during his career.
Later Career[edit | edit source]
After his peak years with the Cubs, Wilson's performance began to decline. He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies before retiring from baseball in 1934.
Post-Baseball Life[edit | edit source]
After retiring from baseball, Wilson struggled with alcoholism and financial difficulties. He worked various jobs, including as a bartender and night watchman. Wilson passed away in 1948 at the age of 48.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Wilson was posthumously inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979. His record-setting 1930 season remains one of the most remarkable achievements in baseball history.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Major League Baseball
- Chicago Cubs
- Baseball Hall of Fame
- List of Major League Baseball single-season home run leaders
- List of Major League Baseball single-season runs batted in leaders
References[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
- Career statistics and player information from ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs
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