Alright, so today I wanna talk about Glenn Beckert, the baseball player. I’ve been digging into his career lately, and man, it’s been a trip!
First off, I started by looking up who this guy was. Turns out, Glenn Alfred Beckert played for the Chicago Cubs as a second baseman for nine seasons. That’s a solid chunk of time in Major League Baseball! This was from 1965 to 1973, so we’re talking a while back.
Then, I dove into his early career. The guy grew up in Pittsburgh and was a big deal in high school, playing both baseball and basketball. Apparently, he was pretty small, only 140 pounds, but that didn’t stop him from becoming an all-city player. That’s some serious determination right there.
Next up, I looked at his time with the Cubs. He teamed up with shortstop Don Kessinger, and they were like, one of the best double-play duos in the game. I mean, that’s saying something! He was an NL All-Star for four years straight, which is super impressive. Imagine the pressure of those games!
- He also led the NL five times in the best strikeout-to-at-bat ratio. This guy was tough to strike out!
- In 1971, he had a .342 batting average. That’s insane! It was his career-best and he finished third in the league.
I also found out that he was the successor to Ken Hubbs, who sadly passed away in a plane crash. That must have been tough, stepping into those shoes. 1968 was probably his best season.
Later on, he got traded to the Padres and was a utility infielder and pinch hitter before being released in 1975. It’s kinda sad to see a great player’s career wind down like that.
Finally, I saw that he’s in the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame. That’s a great way to honor his legacy, and it’s well deserved. He left behind his legacy when he passed away in 2020.
So yeah, that’s my deep dive into Glenn Beckert’s baseball career. It’s been really cool learning about this guy and what he accomplished. Hope you enjoyed this little trip down memory lane with me!
