Grover Cleveland Alexander talking with a group of Red Sox players near the close of the 1915 season. Ernest Shore, the man who faced him in the opening game of the series, is the central figure of the group..

Grover's Alexander long-limbed, loose jointed build was an ideal pitching frame. In his day, Alexander was the National League's Greatest hurler. Walter Johnson was the American League's best. Both were 6'1", 190 pounds. Both threw side-arm and had endurance and wirey strength.

Grover when he first joined the Phillies

J. F. Webster, the man who advised Alexander to take he fisrst job as a professional ball player.

Alexander,just after he went to Central City on his first professional job.