Hubbell, Carl (1903-1988), was one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. He became famous for his screwball, an extremely difficult pitch to throw accurately. Hubbell starred in a famous pitching performance in the 1934 major league all-star game. Using his screwball, Hubbell struck out Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmy Foxx, Al Simmons, and Joe Cronin–all outstanding batters who were later elected to the Hall of Fame.
Hubbell pitched his entire major league career with the New York Giants from 1928 to 1943. He led the National League in victories three seasons and in earned run average three times. In 1933, he pitched 10 shutouts. Hubbell was named the league’s Most Valuable Player in 1933 and 1936. He earned the nicknames “King Carl” and “the Meal Ticket.”
Carl Owen Hubbell was born in Carthage, Missouri. He played minor league baseball from 1925 to 1928, when he was acquired by the Giants. He pitched in the World Series of 1933, 1936, and 1937, winning a total of four games and compiling an earned run average of 1.79. He retired after the 1943 season with a career total of 253 wins and 154 losses. Hubbell was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1947.
