Goose Goslin

Baseball player with 1935 MVP award

Goose Goslin - Baseball player with 1935 MVP award
Born

October 16th, 1900
124 years ago

Died

1971
54 years ago — 71 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A baseball player and manager active in Major League Baseball, played primarily as an outfielder. Spent the majority of a career with the Washington Senators and the Detroit Tigers. Acclaimed for offensive skills, particularly batting prowess. Achieved a .316 career batting average and set several records throughout the career. Won the Most Valuable Player award in 1935 and played a pivotal role in the Senators' 1924 World Series championship win.

Won 1935 Most Valuable Player award

Played a key role in 1924 World Series championship

Achieved a .316 career batting average

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