Rube Marquard
Baseball pitcher and Hall of Famer
Born
Died
1980
46 years ago — 94 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1908 to 1925. Debuted with the New York Giants and gained prominence with the team. Recognized for an impressive pitching career, marked by significant strikeout totals and winning a record 19 consecutive games in 1912. Later managed several teams and contributed to the development of baseball.
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971
Won 19 consecutive games with the New York Giants in 1912
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