1926 World Series: Grover Cleveland Alexander Celebrated
The page from the 1948-10 Sportfolio highlights a significant moment in baseball history during the 1926 World Series. It focuses on pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander, known as "Old Pete," who played a crucial role for the St. Louis Cardinals. The image captures Alexander being celebrated by his Cardinals teammates following a pivotal performance. During Game 7 of the series, Alexander famously struck out Tony Lazzeri of the New York Yankees with the bases loaded, a moment that was crucial to the Cardinals' victory. This strikeout has remained one of the most memorable in World Series history. The Cardinals went on to win the series, bolstering Alexander's legendary status in baseball lore. Alexander’s performance in this game is often highlighted as a classic example of clutch pitching in high-pressure situations.