John Francis Moore (1902-1991)was an outfielder who played 10 MLB seasons with the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, and Philadelphia Phillies.Career Highlights:Hit.300+ five times, peaking at.330 in 1934. Drove in 90+ runs twice: 98 RBIs in 1934 and 93 in 1935. Member of the1932 Cubspennant-winning team, though went 0-for-7 in their World Series sweep by the Yankees. NOTABLY - MOORE WAS IN THE OUTFIELD WHEN BABE RUTH CALLED HIS SHOT. The ball sailed over his head.His finest performance came July 22, 1936, at Baker Bowl, hitting 3 home runs with 6 RBIs and 4 runs scored in a 4-for-5 day during Philadelphia's 16-4 rout of Pittsburgh.Notable Streaks:Enjoyed a 23-game hitting streak in 1934 with Philadelphia, going 37-for-96 (.385) with 4 homers and 22 RBIs-the longest of his career.Comeback Attempt:After eight years in the minors, was recalled byChicago in September 1945, going 1-for-6 with 2 RBIs. Missed World Series eligibility by just one day.Career Totals:.307 batting average with 926 hits, 73 home runs, 452 RBIs, and 439 runs across 3,013 at-bats. Played for Cubs (1928-1929, 1931-1932, 1945), Reds (1933-1934), and Phillies (1934-1937).Offered is a cracked Louisville Slugger Hillerich & Bradsby 125 game used professional model bat that measures 35" and 34.7 oz. in weight.The bat derives from the collection of former Major League baseball player and PCL legend, Jigger Statz.
