At 30, weighing 254 (no steroids), he thought it was over

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Posted By: Pennsylvania Ted

It was 1925 and this BB player was considering calling it quits. He played only 98 games in 1925; had a mediocre season and
at the season's end he was a "physical wreck". So that December, he sought out professional help by going to a Physical Fit-
ness Gym. This was unheard of back in those days in baseball for players going to gyms and working out with specialists.

He started a rigorous fitness regime at Artie McGovern's NYC gym (Artie was his personal trainer). In 6 weeks he lost 44 lbs
and his physical condition had improved to the point that he felt like "20 again". In 1926 this physical conditioning payed off.

In 1926 he played in 152 games....BA = .372....HR = 47....RBI = 145....SLA = .737

He continued this physical conditioning regime for the remainder of his BB career. This transformation also brought about a
renewed optimism; and, from 1927 - 1933 his career performance was equal to his playing days when he was in his 20's.

You all know who I am talking about....but, were you aware of this story ?

We get carried away thinking of these BB stars in terms of statistics.....so, I found this story to be quite refreshing in the
light of recent events in baseball.

TED Z