Trivia

Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee (1946)

Pitcher for Chicago White Sox (1904-1916) and Boston Braves (1917).

Member of 1906 World Series Champion Chicago White Sox team.

Finished 2nd in voting for 1911 and 1912 American League MVP.

Notable career statistics: 1.82 ERA; .607 won-loss %; 7.12 hits allowed per 9 innings pitched; 1.87 walks per 9 innings pitched;1,736 strikeouts; 250 complete games; and 57 Shutouts.

Chicago White Sox All-Time ERA Leader (1.81).

Chicago White Sox All-Time Shutouts Leader (57).

Led American League in complete games in 1907-1908.

Led American League in shoutouts in 1906, 1908-1909.

Led American League in innings pitched in 1907-1908, 1911-1912.

Led American League in strikeouts in 1908 and 1911.

Led American League in games pitched in 1907-1908 and 1910-1912.

Led American League in games started in 1907-1908 and 1912.

In 1908 led American League pitchers in wins (40) and winning percentage (.727; 40-15).

Interim manager of the Chicago White Sox in 1924 (3 games, 2 wins, 1 loss).

Made major league debut on 7 May 1904.

Inducted into the Meriden [Connecticut] Hall of Fame in 1978.