Unbreakable Baseball Records: The Legendary 1930 Season and Hack Wilson's Tragic Tale

Could you imagine a player driving in 191 RBIs in one season?

In 1930, Hack Wilson of the Chicago Cubs did just that-and no one has come close since.

In this episode of Rounding Third, Peter Lemieux explores:

• The wild, offense-heavy 1930 MLB season

• How Hack Wilson became a legend… and how it all unraveled

• What made his 191-RBI season possible

• Why this record may never be broken

• The tragic downfall of one of baseball's forgotten greats

This is more than a baseball stat-this is a human story of greatness, addiction, and legacy. Join us as we relive one of the most outrageous seasons in baseball history.

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00:00 Welcome to Rounding Third

00:47 Unbreakable Baseball Records

01:20 Cy Young's Unbeatable Wins

01:56 Joe DiMaggio's Hitting Streak

02:28 Hack Wilson's Legendary Season

03:00 The Baseball Environment of 1930

07:51 Hack Wilson's Tragic Downfall

10:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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