- In 1910 led American League in wins (31), games pitched (45), and shutouts (13).
- In 1911 led American League in wins (28) and games started (40).
- Made major league debut on 5 July 1906.
- Pitcher with the Philadelphia Athletics (1906-1914), Brooklyn Dodgers (1915-1918), and Detroit Tigers (1920).
- Graduated from Colby College in Maine, hence the nickname "Colby Jack".
- Inducted into the Maine Sports Hall of Fame in 1977.
- Manager of the 1919 Philidalphia Phillies (first 63 games).
- His 13 shutouts in 1910 are the American League single season record.
- Inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame in 1987.
- Head baseball coach at Duke University, 1929-1952.
- Inducted into the Phillies Wall of Famers (as a member of the Philadephia Athletics) in 1992.
- Inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Hall of Fame in 1966 (inaugural class).
- Inducted into the Duke University Athletics Hall of Fame in 1977.
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