Seven
of Hearts
Rogers Hornsby
- New York Giants 1927
- Boston Braves 1928
- RECORD FOR HIGHEST AVERAGE, 5 CONSECUTIVE YEARS (.402)
- Win Triple Crown (average, homers, RBIs) Twice (Williams only other
player to do it)
- In His First Full Year as Player/Manager, Win World Series (1926)
- In 1924, Hit .424 (modern record)
...a line drive hitter, Hornsby led the National League in slugging
percentage nine times. He had a .358...
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