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Henry Benjamin Greenberg (January 1, 1911 – September 4, 1986), nicknamed "Hammerin' Hank", "Hankus Pankus", and "the Hebrew Hammer", was an American professional baseball player and team executive.
- United States
- 1940-19411942-1944
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Hank Greenberg. Positions: First Baseman and Leftfielder. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 6-3 , 210lb (190cm, 95kg) Born: January 1, 1911 in New York, NY. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1956. (Voted by BBWAA on 164/193 ballots) View Hank Greenberg's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
- January 1, 1911
The first came in 1935 when playing first base he hit .328 and led the league in both home runs (36) and RBI (168). Greenberg's Tigers would win the World Series that year, though he missed the majority of the Fall Classic after breaking his wrist in the second game.
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May 2, 2024 · Hank Greenberg, American professional baseball player who, as one of the game’s best hitters, won two American League MVP awards (1935, 1940) and became the sport’s first Jewish superstar. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1956. Learn more about Greenberg’s life and career.
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After four war-torn years, the citizens of the United States could finally envision peace. A return to pre-World War II life, however, was much less certain – even for the best athletes of the era. Enter Hank Greenberg.
Apr 23, 2024 · First baseman Hank Greenberg pictured swinging at a pitch in 1935. Today is the first full day of what was my favorite Jewish celebratory holiday as a kid: Passover, which commemorates the Jews...
Jan 20, 2020 · After the season, at age 37, Hank Greenberg retired. Greenberg would continue a life in baseball, eventually becoming the general manager of the Cleveland Indians. His personality did not fit...
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