About
Became famous for striking out what was later referred to as Murderer's Row in the 1934 All-Star Game.
Before Fame
He tried out for the Detroit Tigers, but was told by manager Ty Cobb that he wasn't good enough.
Trivia
He set an MLB record with 24 consecutive wins.
Family Life
He had two sons, Carl Jr. and James, with his wife Lucille.
Associated With
He played on the New York Giants with Mel Ott, one of the game's greatest sluggers.
