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Edward Raymond Stanky (born Stankiewicz (September 3, 1915 – June 6, 1999) was an American professional baseball second baseman, shortstop, and manager. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs , Brooklyn Dodgers , Boston Braves , New York Giants , and St. Louis Cardinals between 1943 and 1953.
Died: June 6, 1999 in Fairhope, AL. Buried: Catholic Cemetery, Mobile, AL. High School: Debut: (Age 27-230d, 9,409th in major league history) 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB. Last Game: (Age 37-325d) 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB. Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1943 season. Full Name: Edward Raymond Stanky.
- September 3, 1915
Learn about Eddie Stanky, a scrappy and gritty second baseman who played for the Cubs and Dodgers in the 1940s. Find out how he earned his nickname, The Brat, and how he became a successful manager.
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Eddie Stanky was a second baseman who played for six teams in 11 seasons from 1943 to 1953. He had a career batting average of .268 and a fielding percentage of .976, and was nicknamed 'The Brat' by Leo Durocher.
Jun 6, 1999 · Eddie Stanky. Position: Manager. Born: September 3, 1915 in Philadelphia, PA us. Died: June 6, 1999 in Fairhope, AL. High School: Northeast Manual Training School (Philadelphia, PA) Full Name: Edward Raymond Stanky Nicknames: The Brat, Muggsy or Stinky. View Player Info from the B-R Bullpen. View Player Bio from the SABR BioProject. Relatives ...
Mar 27, 2022 · Eddie Stanky used guile and skill to spark the Giants to a 6-2 win over the Yankees in Game 3 of the 1951 World Series. He slid into Rizzuto and kicked the ball out of his glove, leading to a three-run homer by Lockman and a 2-1 Series lead for the Giants.
Eddie Stanky was a second baseman who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Boston Braves and New York Giants from 1943 to 1951. He was a two-time NL All-Star and led the league in on-base percentage in 1949 and 1950.