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Chuck Klein

Athlete

Born: Died: American

Charles Herbert Klein (October 7, 1904 – March 28, 1958), nicknamed "the Hoosier Hammer" because of his Indiana roots, was an American professional baseball outfielder. Klein played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies (1928–1933, 1936–1939, 1940–1944), Chicago Cubs (1934–1936), and Pittsburgh Pirates (1939).

Klein led the National League (NL) in home runs four times, and won the NL Most Valuable Player Award in 1932. In 1933 he became one of six (at the time) NL players to win a batting Triple Crown. In 1930 he set the NL record for extra-base hits with 107. On July 10, 1936, he hit four home runs in a game, becoming the fourth player to do so. He was the first player to be selected to the All-Star Game as a member of two different teams (Phillies and Cubs). Klein was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980.

Notable For

American baseball player

Chuck Klein's Historical Timeline

  1. Chuck Klein is born

    Chuck Klein, American athlete, known for american baseball player, was born on 1904-10-07.

  2. Phillies Chuck Klein homers off Ben Cantwell (Braves) in both ends DH

    Phillies Chuck Klein homers off Ben Cantwell (Braves) in both ends DH

  3. Al Kaline, Duke Snider, Chuck Klein, and Tom Yawkey are inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame

    Elections to the Baseball Hall of Fame for 1980 followed the system in place since 1978.

Associated Historical Events

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chuck Klein born?
Chuck Klein was born on 1904-10-07 (American).
What is Chuck Klein known for?
American baseball player
What historical events involved Chuck Klein?
Chuck Klein was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including Chuck Klein is born, Phillies Chuck Klein homers off Ben Cantwell (Braves) in both ends DH, Al Kaline, Duke Snider, Chuck Klein, and Tom Yawkey are inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
When did Chuck Klein die?
Chuck Klein died on 1958-01-01.

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