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Originally Posted by infieldfly
Couldn't do much with this. Went to ebay and found a somewhat better starting point of same pose. Still not a great result.
Interestingly, he and Robert Penn Warren were longtime friends. Interesting reading here. |
Thanks for the very interesting article on Greenfield and also the effort made in respect of the Greenfield image.
The image of Greenfield subsequently posted is from 1925.
Attached is a 1924 image of right handed pitcher Red Lucas who was also known for his prowess as a switch hitter.
Lucas made his debut in April 1923 for the New York Giants appearing in 3 games pitching 5 plus innings and being credited with 1 save. He appeared in 27 games for the 24 Braves which included 18 games finished and 1 complete game. 2 years later in 1926 he reappeared with the team he is most associated in his 157 win career the Cincinnati Reds. He went 8-5 from 11 starts with 21 games finished, appearing in a career high 39 games. In 1927 he finished 11th in MVP voting posting a 18-11 record with a career high 4 shutouts. In 1928 he matched his career high in shutouts but this year it was enough to lead the National League, but his record declined to 13-9. In 1929 he recorded a career high 19 wins and also finished a career best earning 6th place in MVP voting. He also led the National League with 28 complete games and sent a career high with 270 innings pitched. In 1930 he again gained consideration in MVP voting despite a losing record. 1931 saw him just regaining a winning record but his durability in again leading the National League in complete games led to more MVP votes. In 1932 he posted his lowest ERA going under 3 for the only time with a 2.94 mark again leading the League with 28 complete games. In 1933 he showcased excellent control in averaging less than 1 walk per 9 innings to lead the League and again gained MVP votes despite a 10-16 record. Lucas joined the Pirates in 1934 posting a 10-9 record from 22 starts. In 1935 he went 8-6 from 19 starts. 1936 was easily his most effective year with Pittsburgh again leading the National League in fewest walks per 9 innings and posting a 15-4 record. 1937 saw him start all 20 of his appearances but his record declined to 8-10. 1938, the final year of his career, he again started all 13 of his appearances posting a 6-3 record. His career record was 157-135 with a 3.72 ERA, completing 204 of his 302 starts.