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Posted By: jay behrens

If Guy Hecker had any sort of longevity, he might have made it into the HOF and certainly belongs in any discussion about greatest player ever. He was both a top nothc hitter and pitcher. Check out these tidbits from his career:

Only pitcher ever to lead the league in hitting when he batted .342 in 1886

Tossed a no-hitter

In 1884 set the record for wins(52), complete games(72) and innings pitched(671), while leading his team in batting and HRs

Pitche 7 game in 15 days, winning 6 and hitting .657 (23/35) during that stretch. The big day in that run was the second game of a double header when he went 6 for 7 with 3 HRs, 2 doubles and 7 runs score (still the record).

First major league pitcher to hit 3 HRs in a game

Became the first 1B to play an entire game without a fielding chance.

Truly a Heck(er) of a player

Jay


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