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Paulette saw little action as the backup first baseman to George Sisler. He was traded to the Cardinals in 1917, and the following year he played every position except catcher. He hit .288 in a career-high 562 at-bats for the Phillies in 1920, but after the season he was banned from baseball by Commissioner Landis for accepting gifts from gamblers. (NLM)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » August 28, 1917: The Cards rally for four runs off Pete Alexander to beat the Phils, 6–5. Gene Paulette's steal of home is capper. » March 17, 1921: Phils 1B Gene Paulette, ordered to appear before Commissioner Landis regarding alleged gambling, decides to retire from Organized Ball instead. He signs with a Massillon, Ohio semipro team. » March 21, 1921: Gene Paulette is barred from organized baseball for life for taking part in throwing games. He played in more than 500 games, last playing for the Phils in 1920.