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Johannes Peter "Honus" Wagner (/ ˈ h ɒ n ə s ˈ w æ ɡ n ər / HON-əs WAG-nər; February 24, 1874 – December 6, 1955), was an American baseball shortstop who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1897 to 1917, almost entirely for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Jun 5, 2024 · Honus Wagner was an American professional baseball player, one of the first five men elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame (1936). He is generally considered the greatest shortstop in baseball history and is regarded by some as the finest all-around player in the history of the National League (NL).
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Wagner hit .300-or-better for 15 straight seasons from 1899-1913. In that span, Wagner won eight National League batting titles, led the NL in doubles seven times, stolen bases five times and RBI four times.
PITTSBURGH, Tuesday, Dec. 8 (AP) - John (Honus) Wagner, one of baseball's greatest shortstops died today at his home in near-by Carnegie. He was 81 years old. The bandy-legged, barrel-chested star of the early part of the century, had been in ill health for the last several years. _____________________________.
Jan 4, 2012 · “There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer,” said the greatest player of his time, or most any other time — Honus Wagner. He may be the greatest player in National League history.
Honus Wagner etched his name in baseball history as one of the sport's most iconic and accomplished figures. Honus was born Johannes Peter Wagner in the coal-mining town of Carnegie, Pennsylvania on February 24, 1874.
Honus Wagner Bio. Fullname: John Peter Wagner; Nickname: The Flying Dutchman; Born: 2/24/1874 in Chartiers, PA; Debut: 7/19/1897; Hall of Fame: 1936; Died: 12/06/1955; Relationship(s): brother of Butts Wagner
One of five sons of a Bavarian coal miner, he was the consummate natural, with range, power, and speed in abundance. He was John Peter Wagner, aka Honus, aka Hans, aka The Flying Dutchman, a deadly hitter, sure-handed fielder, and one of the best base stealers who ever lacked on spikes.
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When Honus Wagner became the first 20th century player to reach the 3,000-hit mark, he thought 4,000 hits might be within his reach.
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