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Johannes Peter " Honus " Wagner ( / ˈhɒnəsˈwæɡnər / HON-əs WAG-nər; February 24, 1874 [1] – December 6, 1955 [2] ), was an American baseball shortstop who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1897 to 1917, almost entirely for the Pittsburgh Pirates. [3] .
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Jun 5, 2024 · Honus Wagner was an American professional baseball player, one of the first five men elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame (1936). He is generally considered the greatest shortstop in baseball history and is regarded by some as the finest all-around player in the history of the National League (NL).
About Honus Wagner. Hall of Fame skipper John McGraw called Honus Wagner “The nearest thing to a perfect player no matter where his manager chose to play him.” Wagner played 21 seasons, primarily with his hometown team the Pittsburgh Pirates, and was the total package.
Honus Wagner Bio. Fullname: John Peter Wagner; Nickname: The Flying Dutchman; Born: 2/24/1874 in Chartiers, PA; Debut: 7/19/1897; Hall of Fame: 1936; Died: 12/06/1955; Relationship(s): brother of Butts Wagner
Jan 4, 2012 · “There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer,” said the greatest player of his time, or most any other time — Honus Wagner. He may be the greatest player in National League history.
One of five sons of a Bavarian coal miner, he was the consummate natural, with range, power, and speed in abundance. He was John Peter Wagner, aka Honus, aka Hans, aka The Flying Dutchman, a deadly hitter, sure-handed fielder, and one of the best base stealers who ever lacked on spikes.
When Honus Wagner became the first 20th century player to reach the 3,000-hit mark, he thought 4,000 hits might be within his reach.
Apr 3, 2004 · In 1908, Honus Wagner, one of the greatest players of all time, had one of his best years. He batted .354, with an OBP of .415 and a SLG of .542. He had 201 hits, including 39...
Honus Wagner's career statistics. Easy-going Honus was a Pirates icon. By Bob Diskin. Special to ESPN.com. Game 2 of the 1909 World Series between the Detroit Tigers and the Pittsburgh Pirates:...
