On July 10, 1934, in one of the most memorable All-Star Game performances ever, Carl Hubbell struck out five consecutive future Hall of Famers. The New York Giants ace featured a devastating screwball, which was called a fadeaway in those days. Short video here...

Hubbell, born in Carthage, MO, fanned American League stars Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Al Simmons and Joe Cronin in succession. Pitching in front of his home fans at the Polo Grounds, the veteran left-hander picked up a no-decision in a game won by the American League, 9-7.

To put this in perspective, here are the life-time batting averages for Hubbell's five victims:

• Babe Ruth - .342 (10th all time)
• Lou Gehrig - .340 (15th all time)
• Jimmie Foxx - .325 (36th all time)
• Al Simmons - .334 (20th all time)
• Joe Cronin - .301 (165th all time)

But this was not his only moment of greatness. During the previous season, Hubbell pitched (and won) an 18-inning shutout against the Cardinals, 1-0. Two years after his five All-Star strikeouts, he set a major league record that still stands, winning 24 straight games over the course of two seasons. In recognition of his stellar basball record, he became the first NL player to have his number retired.

Now that's some pitching for you...