George Sisler 1933 Who's Who in Baseball Profile and Vintage Photo
The 1933 profile page on George Harold "Sis" Sisler details the life and career of this prominent first baseman, pitcher, and outfielder. Born in Manchester, Ohio, on March 24, 1893, Sisler's athletic prowess was evident early on, emerging as a standout player at Akron High School before entering professional baseball with the Ohio-Pennsylvania League at age 17. He signed with the St. Louis Browns after a contract dispute involving the Pittsburgh Pirates, leading to a significant impact in the American League. The page outlines his impressive statistics, highlighting his notable achievements, including a record of 141 double plays in 1926 and recognition as the first player to receive the “most valuable player” award in the American League in 1922. It also notes his dedication to the game, playing in 41 consecutive games without an error in 1922.