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Grover Cleveland Alexander (February 26, 1887 – November 4, 1950), nicknamed "Old Pete" and "Alexander the Great", was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He played from 1911 through 1930 for the Philadelphia Phillies , Chicago Cubs , and St. Louis Cardinals .

Alexander won 27 games in 1920 and led the NL in ERA for the fifth and final time that season with a mark of 1.91. He continued to pace the Cubs' staff throughout the next few years until – at age 39 – he was claimed off waivers by the Cardinals, who were battling for the NL pennant.

Grover Cleveland Alexander (born February 26, 1887, Elba, Nebraska, U.S.—died November 4, 1950, St. Paul, Nebraska) was an American professional baseball player, one of the finest right-handed pitchers in the history of the game, frequently considered the greatest master of control. From 1911 to 1930 he won 373 major league games and lost 208.

Grover Alexander Bio. Fullname: Grover Cleveland Alexander; Nickname: Old Pete; Born: 2/26/1887 in Elba, NE; High School: Saint Paul, Saint Paul, NE; Debut: 4/15/1911; Hall of Fame: 1938; Died: 11/04/1950

Jan 13, 2025 · Grover Cleveland Alexander, born on February 26, 1887, in Elba, Nebraska, is one of the most celebrated pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. Known for his pinpoint control, durability, and unwavering poise, Alexander enjoyed a remarkable career that spanned from 1911 to 1930.

Sep 29, 2021 · When it comes to pitching nuggets in the early 1900s, right-hander Grover Cleveland Alexander dominated. He qualifies as the first among Phillies Royalty. As a rookie (1911), Alexander won 28 games (13 losses) and pitched 367 innings -- …

Aug 23, 2016 · That's the rule, and the pitcher who rules the world for most shutouts in a season is right-hander Grover Cleveland Alexander, pitching for the Phillies in 1916. At age 29, he did it 16 times, breaking his own club record of 12 set the previous season.

Jun 22, 2021 · Grover Cleveland Alexander, one of the best baseball players of all time, served in the Army in France during World War I.

Mar 17, 2023 · He was named after U.S. President Grover Cleveland and later portrayed in film by future President Ronald Reagan in the movie "The Winning Team". Alexander was one of thirteen children and played semipro ball in his youth.