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Thursday, April 28, 2005
Baseball Talk
What player holds the record for Runs Batted In for a season??? You might be surprised to learn that this record has endured for almost 75 years, and it ain't Babe Ruth . . . (Check Comments for the answer)
In 1930 Hack Wilson had a magnificent season with the Chicago Cubs, even outdoing his team-mate Rogers Hornsby. Wilson compiled a batting average of .356 and led the National League with 56 homeruns. He had 191 RBI's which has never been equalled.
In 1930 Hack Wilson had a magnificent season with the Chicago Cubs, even outdoing his team-mate Rogers Hornsby. Wilson compiled a batting average of .356 and led the National League with 56 homeruns. He had 191 RBI's which has never been equalled.
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