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1930 - 1939: Birth of a Star, Rebirth of SimNation's Team
As Sam Crowley put his stamp on his decade, he earned the nickname "The Man." And he certainly was. Seven years into a career that started at age 20, Crowley had ammassed 1360 hits (thanks to five 200+ hit seasons), 245 homeruns, 806 RBI, 6 All-Star selections, and 5 MVP Awards.
Without question, the Northgate centerfielder was the player of the decade.
Meanwhile, a towering fireballer from Ft. Loramie was laying claim to best pitcher of the '30s. 6'7" Freeport righthander Milt Winford posted a record of 155-91 from 1931 to 1939, compiling a 2.81 ERA along with 1971 strikeouts. He also appeared in 6 All-Star games while winning the Colonial League's Stormy Boyd award 3 times.
Winford was a big part of the Patriots' success in the 1930's, as Freeport appeared in the Sim Series five times, winning championships in 1934 and 1937. Freeport closed out the decade by playing in four consecutive Sim Series, compiling a record of 414-234 in that span.
It was a decade that would be remembered as much for the birth of a superstar, as the rebirth of a beloved franchise. It was one we'll never forget.
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