Books and articles about Ken Strong

An outstanding Yankees prospect, Strong led the New York-Penn league with 41 home runs (including four in one game) for Hazelton in 1930 and hit .340 for Toronto (International League) in 1931, but a shoulder injury ended his baseball career before he ever reached the ML. Instead, he turned to professional football and became a Hall of Fame halfback and kicker for the New York Giants. (JK)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » December 2, 1931: Toronto sells Ken Strong to Detroit. A former All-American football player at NYU, Strong hit .340. However, a botched operation on his wrist during the winter leaves him unable to throw effectively, and he settles for a pro football career with the New York Giants that eventually takes him to that sport's Hall of Fame.