Grover Cleveland Alexander
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About
Hall of Fame MLB pitcher who retired with 373 wins and a career 2.46 ERA; helped lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a World Series Championship in 1929.
Before Fame
He signed his first pro contract at the age of 20, paying him $50 a month.
Trivia
He won the National League triple crown three times in his career: 1915, 1916, and 1920.
Family Life
Married Amy Marie Arrants on the last day of May before leaving to fight in World War I.
Associated With
He was named after former US President Grover Cleveland.
