Rogers Hornsby
Portrait of Rogers Hornsby, second baseman for the St. Louis Browns. Diamond Stars series. Printed on front: "Rogers Hornsby." Printed on back: "Diamond Stars, no. 44. Rogers Hornsby of the St. Louis Browns is supposed to have the ideal batting stance, being perfectly free and relaxed. Tight muscles mean a cramped swing and loss of power in hitting the ball. Practice swinging before a mirror at home to see whether you are getting the easy freedom in stepping to meet the pitch while putting your legs, back and arms into the swing. Don't take your eye off the ball until it hits your bat. The only time that Hornsby was ever 'beaned' was when he turned to talk to the catcher just as the ball was delivered. Watch the ball from the time the pitcher starts his arm motion. Austen Lake, Boston American. Rogers Hornsby. Born Winters, Texas, 39 years old; bats right, throws right; 5 ft. 11 1/2 inches, 190 pounds. Hit for .304 in 1934. One of 240 major league players with playing tips. [Copyright] 1935, National Chicle Co., Cambridge, Mass., U.S.A."
- Resource ID:
- hr000926
- Subject:
- Hornsby, Rogers, 1896-1963
- Baseball players--Missouri--Saint Louis
- St. Louis Browns (Baseball team)
- Baseball cards
- Publisher:
- National Chicle Co.
- Date:
- 1935
- Format:
- 1 baseball card : col. ; 3 x 2.5 in.
- Department:
- Ernie Harwell Sports Collection
- Location:
- Baseball cards-National Chicle Co.-Diamond Stars-1935-Hornsby, Rogers
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.