THE MEAL TICKET | Carl Hubbell's high leg kick and practically untouchable screwball were the calling cards of his 16-year (1928-43) Hall-of-Fame career in New York. Dubbed "The Meal Ticket" because of his ability to deliver in the clutch, Hubbell led the loop in victories with 23 in 1933, 26 in 1936, and 22 in 1937; not coincidentally, the Giants won the pennant each year. Hubbell won 253 games overall, including five straight 20-win seasons, and had the league's lowest ERA three times. He was a two-time Most Valuable Player and won a record 24 straight games over two seasons. "The source of his skill is his matchless control in using his curveball to set up his screwball," observed fellow pitcher Waite Hoyt. "Emotions, if he has any, never affect him."

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