When Wingo hit .370 in 1925, he had the lowest batting average in the Detroit outfield. Harry Heilmann led the league at .393 and player/manager Ty Cobb hit .378. It was the only time that every member of an outfield has hit .370 or better. It was by far Wingo's career high, as were his 104 runs, 68 RBI, 14 steals, and five HR. It was a time of high averages, and when he fell off to .282 in 1926, he lost his regular status to Fatty Fothergill, who hit .367. Wingo's brother was Ivy Wingo. (NLM)
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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»September 24, 1928: The Tigers draw 404 fans for their last meeting with the Red Sox, winning 8–0 behind Sam Gibson's 5-hitter. Pat Simmons is knocked out in the 7th when he gives up consecutive triples to Al Wingo, batting 9th, John Stone, and Charlie Gehringer. Harry Heilmann has a home run and double for Detroit. Jack Rothrock is busy for Boston playing LF, SS, and pitching a shutout last inning.
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