Charlie Hickman
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Charles Taylor Hickman (Piano Legs or Cheerful Charlie)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11½", Weight 215 lb.
- School West Virginia University
- Debut September 8, 1897
- Final Game July 31, 1908
- Born March 4, 1876 in Taylortown, PA USA
- Died April 19, 1934 in Morgantown, WV USA
[edit] Biographical Information
An early slugger, Charlie Hickman was the first player to lead a league in hits while playing for two teams (Boston and Cleveland) with 193 in 1902. That year, he approached a triple crown season when he was second in the American League in home runs (11) and RBI (110), and third in BA (.363). On June 30, 1902, Nap Lajoie, Hickman, and Bill Bradley became the first trio to hit consecutive home runs in this century. With the 1900 Giants, he set an National League record for errors by a third baseman with 91, after which he was usually stationed in the outfield or at first base. He appeared on his first Baseball Card in the rare 1903 E107 Breisch Williams set. His nickname described his massive limbs which supported his 5'9" 215-lb frame. (ME)
Hickman was the baseball coach at West Virginia University in 1913 and 1915-1917.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- AL Hits Leader (1902)
- AL Total Bases Leader (1902)
- 100 RBI Seasons: 1 (1902)
