His list of accomplishments on the field:
7-time All-Star
2-time MVP
Triple Crown Winner ((1934)
AL Battling Title in 1934
3-time AL Home Run leader (1931, 1934, and 1936)
AL RBI leader (1927, 1928, 1930, 1931, 1934)
Hit 4 Home Runs in a single game (June 3, 1942)
Played in 2,130 games in a row ( a record that stood until Cal Ripken[...]