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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.

For sheer artistry on the mound, rhythm and grace, Grover Cleveland Alexander had few rivals. It was this easy delivery, with no undue strain on his arm or body, which enabled Alexander to pitch big league ball until he was 43, prompting an election to the Hall of Fame on Jan. 18, 1938.

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 -- …

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.

One of baseball's greatest pitchers, Grover Cleveland Alexander was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1938. His twenty-year career produced 373 victories, tying him with Christy Mathewson for most victories by a National League pitcher and placing him behind only Cy Young and Walter Johnson for major-league wins.