Hubbell was the finest left-hander in the National League in the late 1920s and 1930s. He was nicknamed "King Carl" by his adoring fans and "The Meal Ticket" by his appreciative teammates, who relied on him heavily in big games. His patented screwball helped the New York Giants to three World Series and one title, winning four games behind a 1.79 ERA in the Fall Classic. He retired with 253 wins and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1947. |