Striking out Ruth and Gehrig in succession was too big an order.

Hubbell finiCarl Hubbelld his career with a 253–154 record 1678 strikeouts 724 walks 36 shutouts and a 2. He pitched a no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates (11–0 May 8 1929). He won 24 consecutive games between 1936 (16) & 1937 (8) the longest such streak ever recorded in major league history.

He was a member of the New York Giants in the National League from 1928 to 1943. He is perhaps best remembered for his performance in the 1934 All-Star Game when he struck out five of the game's great hitters in succession. He remained on the team's payroll for the rest of his life long after their move to San Francisco.