In addition to the aforementioned Riggs Stephenson and Joe Sewell, I've always liked Hank Gowdy and Eddie Grant; the first major leaguer to enlist in the Army for WWI, and the first major leaguer to die in action in WWI. Also Gavvy Cravath, the homerun champion before Babe Ruth came along, and the first major leaguer from San Diego CA.
Steve
Last edited by Steve D; 04-20-2010 at 01:12 PM.
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