The Resume

(January 31, 1931-January 23, 2015)
Born in Dallas, Texas
Shortstop for the Chicago Cubs (1951-1971)
NL MVP (1958, 59)
Hit 512 home runs
Played for Kansas City Monarchs in the Old Negro League
Hit five grand slams (1955)
Selected to the Hall of Fame (1977)

Why he might be annoying:

He hung on a little too long, playing until he was 40. In his final year he batted .193.
His nickname was Mr. Cub.
He played 21 seasons and never appeared in a World Series.
As a kid, he really did not enjoy playing baseball and his father would bribe him to play catch.
He lead the league in errors with 32 (1958).

Why he might not be annoying:

He was known for his cheerful disposition.
His famous line was it sure looks nice out, 'lets play two.'
He was the first black Chicago Cub.
He was a member of the U.S. Army.
He played his entire career as a Chicago Cub.
He was the eighth player to hit 500 home runs.

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• 500 Home Run Club (Ranked: 512)
• Baseball Hall of Famers (Ranked: 1977)
• Baseball Hall of Famers on First Ballot (Ranked: 1977)
• Baseball Iron Man Streaks (Ranked: 717)
• Baseball Players
• Baseball's Retired Numbers (Ranked: 14)
• Chicago Cubs
• I am a Texan
• I Died in 2015 (Ranked: 83)
• I Played Negro League Baseball
• I Sung 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game' at Wrigley Field
• I’m Buried at Graceland Cemetery [Chicago]
• Look at Me, I'm Wearing a Baseball Cap
• Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game – Honorary First Pitches (Ranked: 1990)
• Mastercard's All Century Baseball Team
• NL Golden Glove Winners - Shortstops (Ranked: 1960)
• NL Home Run Champs (Ranked: 1958)
• NL Home Run Champs (Ranked: 1960)
• NL MVPs (Ranked: 1959)
• NL MVPs (Ranked: 1958)
• NL RBI Leaders (Ranked: 1958)
• NL RBI Leaders (Ranked: 1959)
• Parents of Twins
• Profiles 7501-7750 (Ranked: 7634)
• Sporting News' 100 Greatest Baseball Players (Ranked: 38)
• Sports List's Top 10 Athletes Without a Ring (Ranked: 4)
• Sports List's Top 10 Greatest Shortstops (Ranked: 5)
• Telephone Advertisers

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 8 Votes: 12.50% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 125 Votes: 49.60% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 24 Votes: 8.33% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 1296 Votes: 45.52% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 17 Votes: 35.29% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 19 Votes: 52.63% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 38 Votes: 57.89% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 23 Votes: 13.04% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 27 Votes: 37.04% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 100 Votes: 38.00% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 68 Votes: 35.29% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 357 Votes: 44.26% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 448 Votes: 41.29% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 1139 Votes: 42.93% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 873 Votes: 42.04% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 2011 Votes: 42.37% Annoying