George Case
Speedy George Case won six stolen base titles in the American League for the Washington Senators, five in succession from 1939-1943. A four-time All-Star, Case played all but one of his 11 seasons for Washington, at various outfield positions, but mostly in left field. His 61 steals in 1943 were the highest total in 23 years, and was not surpassed for nearly two decades.
| Career Batting Stats |
| G |
AB |
H |
R |
HR |
RBI |
SB |
AVG |
SLG |
OBP |
OPS |
OPS+ |
| 1226 |
5016 |
1415 |
785 |
21 |
377 |
349 |
.282 |
.358 |
.341 |
.699 |
97.7 |
|
Slower-Burning Camels
This from a 194o advertisement for Camel cigarettes:
"You see the flash of spikes, the white blur of the ball whipping across the diamond, a cloud of dust - and you hold your breath. But he's safe at second by a split second! Yes, it's another stolen base for George Case."
"Fleet-footed George Case, leading base-stealer of the major leagues, smokes the slower-burning cigarette - Camel."
Born
George Washington Case was born on November 11, 1915, in Trenton, NJ.
Died
January 23, 1989, Trenton, NJ
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Major League Debut
9 8,
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George Case
Mickey Owen
Vince DiMaggio
Spud Chandler
Kirby Higbe
| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 1958 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.4% |
1960 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.4% |
1962 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.6% |
|
Hitting Streaks
20 games (1939)
All-Star Selections
1939 AL
1943 AL
1944 AL
1945 AL
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