Wally Pipp - Wikipedia
WEBWalter Clement "Wally" Pipp Sr. (February 17, 1893 – January 11, 1965) was an American professional baseball player. A first baseman, Pipp played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, and Cincinnati Reds between 1913 and 1928.
What Happened to Wally Pipp After He Was Benched?
WEBWally Pipp may be the only baseball player famous for sitting the bench. As the legend goes, Pipp was the New York Yankees’ longtime first baseman when, on June 2, 1925, he called in sick with...
Wally Pipp - Baseball-Reference.com
WEBCheck out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Wally Pipp. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com.
The True Story of Wally Pipp - Bleacher Report
WEBDec 1, 2010 · Wally Pipp is baseball’s answer to Rodney Dangerfield. And nearly 100 years past his prime, he’s still getting no respect. The mention of Wally Pipp conjures visions of laziness and fake...
Wally Pipp Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News - MLB.com
WEBBorn: 2/17/1893 in Chicago, IL. College: Catholic University. Debut: 6/29/1913. Died: 1/11/1965. Year. AB. R. H. HR.
Wally Pipp, Yankees Man Who Lou Gehrig Replaced At First Base
WEBJun 2, 2023 · Wally Pipp is remembered as the player who Lou Gehrig replaced as the Yankees’ first baseman. His headache on June 2, 1925, left a historical consequence for the Yankees. As he opted out of the game, manager Miller Huggins entrusted a rookie first baseman, who had garnered acclaim at Columbia University, to fill in for Pipp.
Top 100 Yankees: No. 54 Wally Pipp - Pinstripe Alley
WEBDec 11, 2023 · No longer the biggest home run threat in his own lineup, Pipp slugged 30 doubles, 14 triples, and 14 homers in 1920, and with Ruth in tow, the Yankees jumped to 95 wins. They fell just three...
Wally Pipp - Society for American Baseball Research
WEBJan 4, 2012 · Tall, lithe-limbed and broad-shouldered, the 6-foot-2, 180-pound Wally Pipp carried himself with an unmistakable air of confidence and distinction, befitting one of the Deadball Era’s premier sluggers.
Wally Pipp - BR Bullpen - Baseball-Reference.com
WEBFeb 26, 2020 · The Yankees welcomed Pipp, who led the AL in home runs in 1916 and 1917 and was a fixture at first base for New York's World Series teams of 1921, 1922 and 1923. He had possibly his best year in 1924, when he hit .295 with 9 home runs and 110 RBIs while leading the AL with 19 triples.
A headache becomes history | Baseball Hall of Fame
WEBIt was the most famous headache in baseball history, and it turned Wally Pipp into a trivia question. It turned Lou Gehrig into a baseball immortal. On June 2, 1925, Pipp, the New York Yankees starting first baseman, asked out of the lineup because of a headache.