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    Charles Herbert Klein (October 7, 1904 – March 28, 1958), nicknamed "the Hoosier Hammer" because of his Indiana roots, was an American professional baseball outfielder. Klein played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies (1928–1933, 1936–1939, 1940–1944), Chicago Cubs (1934–1936), and Pittsburgh Pirates .

  2. Aug 3, 2017 · A dim memory locally, the baseball legend of Chuck Klein was disappearing nationally. In his first year on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, he garnered just 2.5 percent of the vote in 1948 ...

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  4. Jan 4, 2012 · Chuck Klein. James Lincoln Ray. Charles Herbert Klein was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on October 7, 1904. His parents, Frank and Margaret, were German-born farmers who had immigrated to America shortly before the turn of the last century. The couple owned a relatively small corn farm a few miles south of the state capitol.

  5. Oct 7, 2010 · Position: Rightfielder. Bats: Left • Throws: Right. 6-0 , 185lb (183cm, 83kg) Born: October 7, 1904 in Indianapolis, IN. Died: March 28, 1958 in Indianapolis, IN. Buried: St. Joseph Cemetery, Indianapolis, IN. High School: Debut: (Age 23-297d, 6,762nd in major league history) 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB.

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  6. In 1930, Klein had 44 outfield assists, a record he still holds. Klein was one of the most dominant National League hitters of the era. In 1929, his first full season, Klein led the league with 43 home runs. Only Babe Ruth, with 46, hit more home runs in all of baseball.

  7. Oct 15, 2021 · Born on October 7, 1904 in Indianapolis, Indiana, Klein grew up to be a natural when it came to baseball. He stood at 6 feet tall and weighed 180 pounds. His power, speed, and arm strength were a...

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