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Hughie Jennings. Hugh Ambrose Jennings (April 2, 1869 – February 1, 1928) was an American professional baseball player, coach and manager from 1891 to 1925. Jennings was a leader, both as a batter and as a shortstop, with the Baltimore Orioles teams that won National League championships in 1894, 1895, and 1896.
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Jan 4, 2012 · In 1907 38 year-old Hughie Jennings became the sixth manager in seven years of the downtrodden Detroit Tigers. Aided by a young phenom named Ty Cobb, Jennings proceeded to lead the Tigers to three consecutive pennants in his first three seasons with the club. Though he never won another pennant after 1909, Jennings continued to manage the ...
Inducted into the Hall of Fame as a player, Hughie Jennings was also a leader on the field, which propelled him to a successful career as a manager after his playing days were over. Jennings played with Baltimore teams that won National League championships for three consecutive years from 1894-1896.
With stars Ty Cobb and Sam Crawford in the lineup, Jennings led the team to pennants in his first three years at the helm, a feat later only matched by Ralph Houk. He remained with the Tigers through 1920, consistently finishing above .500 with lineups featuring Cobb, Crawford, and Harry Heilmann.
Apr 2, 2017 · Hughie Jennings was a stellar shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles, and a great manager for the Detroit Tigers. Let us remember him on his birthday.
Hughie Jennings Bio. Fullname: Hugh Ambrose Jennings; Nickname: Ee-Yah; Born: 4/02/1869 in Pittston, PA; College: Cornell; Debut: 6/01/1891; Hall of Fame: 1945; Died: 2/01/1928
Apr 2, 2024 · Hall of Famer Hughie Jennings, the pride of Pittston, Pa., is born 155 years ago today. Jennings is best known in the major leagues as a shortstop and manager, but he starts in the minors as a catcher.
Feb 1, 2024 · The great Hughie Jennings passes away 96 years ago today at the age of 53. Jennings, the pride of Pittston, Pa., is a longtime player and manager in the major leagues, and eventually gets inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1945.
