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How Hack Wilson’s Historic 1930 Season Avoided Knockout Punch

April 13, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

Lewis “Hack” Wilson enjoyed one of the most inspired seasons in baseball history in 1930. Playing outfield for the Chicago Cubs, he hit .356 with 56 home runs and a major league record 191 RBI. He had set the National League RBI record the year before with 159, but shattered that with his inspired play […]