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Tilly Walker
From BR Bullpen
Clarence William Walker
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 165 lb.
- School Washington College
- Debut April 12, 1911
- Final Game October 6, 1923
- Born September 4, 1887 in Telford, TN USA
- Died September 20, 1959 in Unicoi, TN USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
In 1922, Walker hit 37 home runs. He was only the third different player to hit at least 30 home runs in one season: he followed Babe Ruth and Ken Williams, and closely preceded Rogers Hornsby.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- AL Home Runs Leader (1918)
- 20-Home Run Seasons; 2 (1921 & 1922)
- 30-Home Run Seasons: 1 (1922)
- 100 RBI Seasons: 1 (1921)
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 1 (1922)
- Won a World Series with the Boston Red Sox in 1916
[edit] Further Reading
- Marky Billson: "Tilly Walker", in The National Pastime, SABR, Number 20 (2000), pp. 105-108.
