Richard William "Rube" Marquard was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball in the 1910s and early 1920s.
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16 Facts About Rube Marquard
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Lena Marquard died of an abdominal infection in 1899, and Rube's grandmother took responsibility for raising him.
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Rube Marquard broke a City League record with 16 strikeouts in a game against a team known as Brittons Printing.
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From 1911 to 1913, Rube Marquard won at least 23 games each season, and helped the Giants win three consecutive National League pennants.
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Rube Marquard made baseball history by winning 19 decisions in a row.
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Rube Marquard allegedly celebrated by buying an opal stickpin to reward himself.
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Rube Marquard then played for the Cincinnati Reds in 1921 and Boston Braves from 1922 to 1925.
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Rube Marquard was alleged to be selling eight world box seats for $350, while the original cost was $52.
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Rube Marquard later pitched and managed in the minor leagues until 1933.
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Rube Marquard was a performer in vaudeville, appearing with Blossom Seeley and later marrying her.
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Rube Marquard's selection has often been criticized by the sabermetrics community, since Marquard's career adjusted ERA+ was only slightly better than league average.
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