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Jan 4, 2012 · The first superstar in American League history, Napoleon Lajoie combined graceful, effortless fielding with powerful, fearsome hitting to become one of the greatest all-around players of the Deadball Era, and one of the best second basemen of all time.
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Following his major league playing career, Lajoie played one season for Toronto of the International League – hitting .380 in 151 games at age 42 – and commissioner of the Ohio-Pennsylvania League. Lajoie was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1937. He passed away on Feb. 7, 1959.
Jul 5, 2021 · “L is for Lajoie. Whom Clevelanders love, Napoleon himself, With glue in his glove.” Immortalized in a team name, in a poem, and in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Nap Lajoie stands out as one of the greatest players in Cleveland baseball history.
Apr 26, 2024 · Nap Lajoie was an American professional baseball player who was one of the game’s best hitters and an outstanding fielder. Lajoie had a .338 career batting average, the second highest ever for a second baseman, with 3,242 hits, the 14th highest total in major league history.
Jan 4, 2024 · 22. 671 views 1 day ago. Explore the life and career of Napoleon "Nap" Lajoie, a legendary second baseman and player-manager in Major League Baseball. Learn about Lajoie's pivotal role...
Feb 17, 2020 · The Baseball 100: No. 39, Nap Lajoie. By Joe Posnanski. Feb 17, 2020. 241. Starting in December and ending on Opening Day, Joe Posnanski will count down the 100 greatest baseball players by ...
Feb 26, 2021 · Napoleon Lajoie (Larry or Poli) Bats Right, Throws Right. Height 6' 1", Weight 195 lb. Debut August 12, 1896. Final Game August 26, 1916. Born September 5, 1874 in Woonsocket, RI USA. Died February 7, 1959 in Daytona Beach, FL USA. Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1937. BR page. Contents. 1Biographical Information. 2Notable Achievements.
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