Monster Card Monday: 1922 George Sisler

This week’s MCM entry is ‘Gorgeous’ George Sisler who it turns out was a Big Ten alum, hailing from the University of Michigan (I learned something new today).  This card is from the year of 1922 when he led the AL with a .420 batting average.

Sisler had the privilege of playing for the St Louis Browns for 12 of his 15 years of his career.  He made the most of it, batting .344 for them and reaching .400 twice.  He ended his career with a .340 mark which ranks 16th all time.  Sisler was something of a speedster as well.  He led his league in stolen bases four times and led in triples twice. 

Sisler’s biggest accomplishment in 1922 was his AL record-breaking 41 consecutive game hit streak which was broken, of course, by Joe DiMaggio in 1941.  His streak is still second among AL hitters and fifth overall.  Sisler was also known for being one of the best fielding firstbasemen in baseball. 

APBA rewarded Sisler well for his 1922 efforts.  It is indeed a ‘gorgeous’ card.  In addition to his 0-0-0-0, he has three 11s AND three 7s giving him a juicy 31-7.  He also has three 14s and just one 13.  He’s Fast and is a 1B-5. 

I have to admit that the placement of Sisler’s numbers are bit strange.  He has a 42-9 but also a 61-8 and a 64-8.  Also, a 9 was placed at 53 and his error number was placed elsewhere, a 62-20.  One other thing, he has two 31s but don’t look for one at 63.  He has a 23-31 instead. 

One more thing about Sisler’s 1922 card… it doesn’t have any 24s.  As long as there isn’t anyone on first base, you’ll be ok rolling a 41.  He has a 37 there. 

Thanks once again to Pastor Rich for suggesting another great card!