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   Henry Benjamin Greenberg (January 1, 1911 – September 4, 1986), nicknamed " Hammerin' Hank ", " Hankus Pankus ", and " the Hebrew Hammer ", was an American professional baseball player and team executive. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB), primarily for the Detroit Tigers as a first baseman in the 1930s and 1940s.

   • Batting average: .313
   • Runs batted in: 1,276

   • Home runs: 331
   • Vote: 84.97% (eighth ballot)

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3. www.baseball-reference.com › players › gHank Greenberg Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status ...

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   Hank Greenberg. Positions: First Baseman and Leftfielder. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 6-3 , 210lb (190cm, 95kg) Born: January 1, 1911 in New York, NY. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1956. (Voted by BBWAA on 164/193 ballots) View Hank Greenberg's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).

   • Birth Date: January 1, 1911

4. baseballhall.org › notes-from-hankNotes from Hank | Baseball Hall of Fame

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   Learn how Hank Greenberg, a Hall of Fame slugger, served his country in World War II and faced discrimination for his Jewish heritage. Discover his story through artifacts, photos and news clippings at the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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6. baseballhall.org › hall-of-famers › greenberg-hankGreenberg, Hank | Baseball Hall of Fame

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   Learn about Hank Greenberg, a Hall of Fame first baseman and outfielder who played for the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates. He won two MVP awards, led the league in home runs four times, and played in two World Series.

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7. www.britannica.com › biography › Hank-GreenbergHank Greenberg | Biography & Facts | Britannica

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   May 2, 2024 · Hank Greenberg, American professional baseball player who, as one of the game’s best hitters, won two American League MVP awards (1935, 1940) and became the sport’s first Jewish superstar. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1956. Learn more about Greenberg’s life and career.

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   Did Hank Greenberg win a World Series?

   • Despite Greenberg hitting .357 with six RBI, Detroit lost the World Series to the Cincinnati Reds in seven games. Hank Greenberg led the Tigers to the 1945 world championship. In May 1941, seven months before the United States entered World War II, Greenberg became the first AL player to be drafted into the Army.

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   Who is Hank Greenberg?

   • Born: January 1, 1911 in New York, NY Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1956. (Voted by BBWAA on 164/193 ballots) View Hank Greenberg's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Hank Greenberg.

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   How did Hank Greenberg die?

   • Greenberg remarried, to Mary Jo DeCicco, in 1966, and they lived in New York until moving to Beverly Hills in 1974. Using his business shrewdness, he made a fortune in the stock market. In August 1985 he had a cancerous kidney removed. He died in his sleep of cancer on Sept. 4, 1986 in Beverly Hills. Hank Greenberg was 75.

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   When did Hank Greenberg become a Hall of Famer?

   • The next season, Greenberg led the AL with 44 home runs and 127 RBIs. Greenberg retired after spending the 1947 season with the Pirates and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1956. Detroit Tigers' Hank Greenberg batting in Detroit's Briggs Stadium, August 11, 1945 - BL-409-56 (National Baseball Hall of Fame Library)

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   Learn about the life and career of Hank Greenberg, the Jewish slugger who played for the Detroit Tigers and led them to three pennants. Read about his achievements, controversies, and legacy in baseball history.

10. baseballhall.org › hank-greenberg-returnThe Return of Hank Greenberg | Baseball Hall of Fame

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    Learn how Hank Greenberg returned to the majors after four years in the Army Air Corps and led the Tigers to the 1945 pennant and World Series. Explore his career, achievements and legacy as a Hall of Famer and a symbol of hope for baseball players in the service.