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George Edward Waddell (October 13, 1876 – April 1, 1914) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). A left-hander, he played for 13 years, with the Louisville Colonels, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Chicago Orphans in the National League, as well as the Philadelphia Athletics and St. Louis Browns in the American League.
Oct 13, 2010 · Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Rube Waddell. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com.
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Sep 1, 2021 · Rube Waddell was a Hall of Fame pitcher who dominated the early 20th century with his fastball and personality. But his life was marred by alcoholism, mental illness, and financial troubles that ended his career and his life.
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Rube Waddell was a dominant left-handed pitcher who led the American League in strikeouts four times and won the pitching Triple Crown in 1905. He also had a reputation for being eccentric, unpredictable and alcoholic, and died of tuberculosis at age 37.
Jan 4, 2012 · Learn about the life and career of Rube Waddell, a legendary pitcher who struck out more batters than any other in his era, but also had a reputation for mischief and eccentricity. Find out how he played for several teams, including the Pirates, the Colonels, and the Athletics, and how he was managed by Connie Mack.
Jul 15, 2013 · Did Rube Waddell fake an injury to miss the World Series in 1905? This article explores the controversy and the evidence from the newspapers of the period. It also reviews Waddell's career, his eccentricity, and his legal troubles.
Jan 31, 2023 · Rube Waddell was a hall of fame pitcher and crazy man. One of the best pitchers ever to pitch, set records that lasted decades...yet better known as perhaps the most insane player ever to play...
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