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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 .
Oct 7, 2010 · Chuck Klein. 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)
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Chuck Klein was a Hall of Fame outfielder who played for the Phillies, Cubs and Pirates from 1928 to 1944. See his biographical data, year-by-year hitting stats, career totals, awards and more on this comprehensive page.
Learn about the life and career of Chuck Klein, a star outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1920s and 1930s. He set a National League record with 43 home runs in 1929 and was a key member of the 1930 World Series champions.
Aug 3, 2017 · Chuck Klein was a Hall of Fame slugger who won the Triple Crown in 1933, but his career and life were ruined by alcohol. He returned to Indianapolis in 1947, where he found peace, family and baseball again.
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Chuck Klein played 17 years in the National League, mostly for the Philadelphia Phillies. He won the MVP and the Triple Crown in 1933, and hit four home runs in a game in 1936.
Jun 5, 2019 · Klein is a Hall of Famer whose numbers were magnified by playing in a hitter-friendly environment. He hit his 100th home run in his 390th career game, which at the time was the record for the fastest 100 home runs.
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