Carl Hubbell

June 16, 1990

Oklahoma Homecoming, Meeker, Ok

Oklahoma native Carl Hubbell was honored this day at the Carl Hubbell Museum, Meeker, Ok
The museum showcases memorabilia from Hubbell's career and is located in the foyer of the Meeker City Hall

Nick-named King Carl, Hubbell pitched for the New York Giants from 1928-1943. Twice voted NL Most Valuable Player, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1947.

Hubbell set the record for most consecutive wins at 24 during the 1936-1937 seasons. His performance in the 1934 All-Star Game is legendary, as he struck out 5 consecutive American League All-Stars - Babe ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Al Simmons, Joe Cronin

• Career record: 253-154
• Hubbell was selected to the All-Star team 9-times
• New York Giants jersey #11 retired 1944
• Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame 1986

All-Star Game - 1984 San Francisco

autograph of Fernando Valenzuela

July 10, 1984 San Francisco, Ca

Candlestick Park

National League defeats American League 3-1

Winning pitcher: Charlie Lea (Montreal Expos) -- Losing pitcher: Dave Stieb (Toronto Blue Jays)

Home runs: George Brett (KC Royals) Gary Carter (Montreal Expos) Dale Murphy (Atlanta Braves)

Carl Hubbell threw out the ceremonial first pitch

National League pitchers Dwight Gooden and Fernando Valenzuela would combine to strikeout 6 consecutive batters (4th and 5th innings) to best the feat of Carl Hubbell's 5 consecutive batters struck out during the 1934 All-Star game

Bill Gallo cartoon from the New York Daily News calling Dwight Gooden "A New York Youth's Inspiration"