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Oct 7, 2010 · Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Chuck Klein. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com.
- October 7, 1904
Charles Herbert Klein (October 7, 1904 – March 28, 1958), nicknamed "the Hoosier Hammer" because of his Indiana roots, was an American professional baseball outfielder. Klein played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies (1928–1933, 1936–1939, 1940–1944), Chicago Cubs (1934–1936), and Pittsburgh Pirates .
Chuck Klein was a Hall of Fame outfielder who played for the Phillies, Cubs and Pirates from 1928 to 1944. See his biographical data, year-by-year hitting stats, career totals, awards and more on this comprehensive page.
- Charles Herbert Klein
- 10-07-1904 (Libra)
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Chuck or The Hoosier Hammerer
Jan 4, 2012 · Learn about the life and career of Chuck Klein, a star outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1920s and 1930s. He set a National League record with 43 home runs in 1929 and was a key member of the 1930 World Series champions.
Nov 1, 2010 · Learn how Chuck Klein, a right fielder of the last-place 1930 Philadelphia Phillies, had one of the best offensive seasons ever in baseball history. He led the league in runs scored, total bases, and doubles, and set a record for outfield assists at Baker Bowl.
Chuck Klein played 17 years in the National League, mostly for the Philadelphia Phillies. He won the MVP and the Triple Crown in 1933, and hit four home runs in a game in 1936.
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Feb 1, 2017 · Hall of Fame outfielder Chuck Klein holds five Phillies single-season records, including runs, doubles, extra-base hits and total bases. Learn about his career, achievements and critics in this article by Larry Shenk.
