#45 Glenn Beckert #46 Glenn Beckert In Action

Star 2^nd baseman working his trade on Chicago’s north side...part of a very static infield of mainstays Kessinger and Santo for the latter half of the 60’s and a portion of the 70’s....fast tracked from the short season Northwestern League to AAA to be groomed as the heir apparent to spot left by the tragic death of Ken Hubbs.....debuted in 1965 and held to near everyday status.....hit .239 feeling out the new level of competition.... racked up several near .300 seasons and earned recognition in all star games as the Cubby youth movement jells.....in 1971 Beckert becomes exceptional reaching undiscovered heights hitting a dizzying .342.....career mark good for 3^rd in the circuit....downgrades to a .270 mark the next year but is named to all star team for 4^th time....another lackluster season and the Cubs decide to go on a youth movement....traded to San Diego who were in search for experienced veterans.....very limited returns as Beckert hits .266 in 188 at bats in two years hindered by arthritis.... line drive  contact hitter spraying the ball.....only sprayed the ball over the fence 22 times in 5208 at bats.....in his prime nearly impossible to strike out and had the best SO to AB ratio 5 seasons running....after playing took a non baseball career, getting into futures trading in Chicago....passed away in 2020....About In Action shot.....looks like a on deck swing.