Don Hurst
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Frank O'Donnell Hurst
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 0", Weight 215 lb.
- School Ohio State University
- Debut May 13, 1928
- Final Game September 20, 1934
- Born August 12, 1905 in Maysville, KY USA
- Died December 6, 1952 in Los Angeles, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Although Don Hurst had only four seasons where he got over 400 at-bats, he had a distinguished career, finishing in the top ten in the league in RBI four times, finishing in the top ten in homers three times, and finishing in the top ten in walks four times - including in 1928 when he had fewer than 400 at-bats.
His best year was 1932, when he was 7th in the MVP voting and led the league in RBI.
He finished out his professional career with the minor-league Los Angeles Angels, and then lived in the L.A. area. He died at age 47.
One source: Don Hurst obituary.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- NL RBI Leader (1932)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 2 (1929 & 1932)
- 30-Home Run Seasons: 1 (1929)
- 100 RBI Seasons: 2 (1929 & 1932)
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 2 (1929 & 1932)
