1932 Key Retirees - Batters
Sparky Adams, 3B, Cubs
Won three Gold Gloves in the 1920's. He also finished in the Top 10 in stolen bases three times.
Johnny Bassler, C, Indians
Was a mainstay in the Indians lineup for most of his 19-year career. Won three Gold Gloves. Collected most games, at-bats, hits and walks all-time for a catcher. He finished in the Top 10 in walks nine times, batting average three times and OBP nine times. He played in one World Series for Cleveland in 1924 which they lost to the Giants.
Ray Blades, RF, Cardinals
Blades was a key offensive contributor for the Cardinals before losing his starting job due to the wealth of talent in the organization. He finished in the Top 10 in doubles twice, runs five times, walks four times and OBP three times. He appeared in four World Series for the Cardinals, winning one.
Ike Boone, LF, Giants
Boone had a short career, but he would have had a longer one were it not for the impressive amount of talent on San Francisco's roster. Boone won the 1923 batting title. He also finished in the Top 10 in OBP four times, slugging twice and OPS twice. He played in four World Series for the Giants, winning three.
Hod Ford, SS, Braves
Won the 1924 Gold Glove at shortstop.
Bernie Friberg, SS/2B, Cubs
Won two Gold Gloves at second base, then the team moved him to shortstop where he played the majority of his career. He finished in the Top 10 in walks and OBP three times each.
George Sisler, 1B/LF, Orioles
Sisler was the 1915 AL Rookie of the Year. He later won two Gold Gloves at first base and another Gold Glove in left field. He also won two batting titles, and he led the AL in hits three times, triples five times and stolen bases five times. His 106 steals in 1927 is the MLHR single-season record. His 1,081 career steals is 6th all-time. He also recorded 3,263 hits and a lifetime .303 average.
