Alvin Crowder
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Alvin Floyd Crowder (General)
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10", Weight 170 lb.
- Debut July 24, 1926
- Final Game June 22, 1936
- Born January 11, 1899 in Winston-Salem, NC USA
- Died April 3, 1972 in Winston-Salem, NC USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Alvin "General" Crowder's nickname came from General Enoch Crowder, originator of America's WWI draft lottery.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- AL All-Star (1933)
- 2-time AL Wins Leader (1932 & 1933)
- AL Winning Percentage Leader (1928)
- AL Games Pitched Leader (1933)
- AL Innings Pitched Leader (1932)
- AL Shutouts Leader (1929)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 7 (1928-1933 & 1935)
- 20 Wins Seasons: 3 (1928, 1932 & 1933)
- 25 Wins Seasons: 1 (1932)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 7 (1928-1933 & 1935)
- 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1932)
- Won a World Series with the Detroit Tigers in 1935
