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Paul Glee Waner (April 16, 1903 – August 29, 1965), nicknamed "Big Poison", was an American professional baseball right fielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for four teams between 1926 and 1945, most notably playing his first 15 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Even in an era of high offensive production, Paul Waner stood out from the crowd. The left-handed hitting Waner, who finished his 20-year career with a .333 lifetime average, won three National League batting titles and totaled 909 extra base hits.
Jan 4, 2012 · Paul Waner was voted the National League’s Most Valuable Player and was named to The Sporting News Major League All-Star Team. Paul also found time during the summer to marry his high school sweetheart, Corrine Moore, a schoolteacher, from Ada, on June 10 in Dormont, Pennsylvania, outside Pittsburgh.
Paul Waner Bio. Fullname: Paul Glee Waner; Nickname: Big Poison; Born: 4/16/1903 in Harrah, OK; College: East Central College (OK) Debut: 4/13/1926; Hall of Fame: 1952; Died: 8/29/1965; Relationship(s): brother of Lloyd Waner
Paul Waner is one of the forgotten members of the 3,000-hit club. The 20-year MLB veteran finished his career with 3,152 hits, a .333 average and a 134 OPS+. Though he slugged only 113 home runs, Waner did bang out 605 doubles.
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Paul Waner didn’t want any help in recording his 3,000th career hit. The right fielder became just the seventh member of the 3,000 hit club on June 19, 1942. But he didn’t want to reach the milestone a moment too soon.
Biographical Info. Full Name: Paul Glee Waner. Position: Outfield. Bats: Left. Throws: Left.
Paul Waner's 3,000th Hit. Date: June 19, 1942. Location: Braves Field, Boston. Club: Boston (NL) Opponent: Pittsburgh (NL) Pitcher: Rip Sewell. Hit: Single. Total career hits: 3,152.
Apr 28, 2023 · Paul Waner was that player who feared nobody, especially when he was at the plate. “I never let them [pitchers] get the better of me. If you flinch and show any fear, you’re done.” He is fifth all-time in Doubles with 605 and tenth all-time in Triples. In 1999, he was ranked 62nd on The Sporting News list of the 100 Greatest Baseball Players.
