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08-28-2001, 12:56 PM
Charles Herbert Klein
Born: October 7, 1904, Indianapolis, Indiana
Died: March 28, 1958, Indianapolis, Indiana
Bats: left
Throws: right
Elected to Hall of Fame by Committee on Baseball Veterans: 1980
Capturing four home run championships, two RBI titles, the Triple Crown and a batting title, all with the Phillies, Chuck Klein was a powerful hitter who finished his career with a .320 average and an even 300 homers. Along with his batting prowess, Klein was also a superb defensive right fielder who still holds the single-season mark with 44 assists in 1930. After the 1932 season, Klein was named the National League MVP. In 1936, he became the first National League player to slug four home runs in a game.
Born: October 7, 1904, Indianapolis, Indiana
Died: March 28, 1958, Indianapolis, Indiana
Bats: left
Throws: right
Elected to Hall of Fame by Committee on Baseball Veterans: 1980
Capturing four home run championships, two RBI titles, the Triple Crown and a batting title, all with the Phillies, Chuck Klein was a powerful hitter who finished his career with a .320 average and an even 300 homers. Along with his batting prowess, Klein was also a superb defensive right fielder who still holds the single-season mark with 44 assists in 1930. After the 1932 season, Klein was named the National League MVP. In 1936, he became the first National League player to slug four home runs in a game.