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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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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.
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
Jul 19, 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).
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.
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. _____________________________.
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.
Johannes Peter "Honus" Wagner (pronounced /ˈhɒnəs ˈwæɡnər/; February 24, 1874 – December 6, 1955), nicknamed The Flying Dutchman due to his superb speed and German heritage, was an American Major League Baseball shortstop who played in the National League from 1897 to 1917, almost entirely for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Jun 21, 2024 · Honus Wagner. Johannes Peter Wagner (Hans; Honus; The Flying Dutchman) Bats Right, Throws Right. Height 5' 11", Weight 200 lb. Debut July 19, 1897. Final Game September 17, 1917. Born February 24, 1874 in Chartiers, PA USA. Died December 6, 1955 in Carnegie, PA USA. Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1936. BR page. Contents. 1Biographical Information.
Honus Wagner, the Major League Baseball player, was born on Tuesday, February 24, 1874, in Chartiers, Pennsylvania. Wagner was 23 years old when he broke into the major leagues on July 19, 1897, with the Louisville Colonels.
Oct 12, 2008 · Wagner battled Detroit in the 1909 World Series where the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated Cobb's Tigers, four games to one. In the series, Wagner was 8-for-24 (.333) with six RBI and a .967 OPS. Cobb...
Apr 3, 2004 · In 1908, Honus Wagner, one of the greatest players of all time, had one of his best years. He batted .354, with an OBP of .415 and a SLG of .542. He had 201 hits, including...
Honus Wagner's career statistics. Easy-going Honus was a Pirates icon. By Bob Diskin. Special to ESPN.com. Game 2 of the 1909 World Series between the Detroit Tigers and the Pittsburgh Pirates:...
The T206 Honus Wagner baseball card depicts the Pittsburgh Pirates' Honus Wagner, known as "The Flying Dutchman", a dead-ball era baseball player who is widely considered to be one of the best players of all time. The card was designed and issued by the American Tobacco Company (ATC) from 1909 to 1911 as part of its T206 series. Wagner refused ...
Aug 4, 2022 · On Thursday, less than two weeks from the one-year mark of the 2021 sale, another T206 sold for far more, breaking its own record. The new mark is $7.25 million, according to Goldin Auctions, who announced it following a private sale.
Aug 16, 2021 · A Honus Wagner baseball card, the most famous and among the rarest sports trading cards in the world, sold at auction Monday morning for a record $6.6 million.
Actor: Spring Fever. American baseball player, born in Mansfield (now Carnegie), Pennsylvania. His real name was John Peter Wagner. He played semi-professional ball in Ohio and was given a contract (1896) by the Paterson, New Jersey, club before entering (1897) major-league play with the Louisville (Kentucky) club of the National League, Hans ...
Feb 9, 2015 · The Colonels’ third baseman was Honus Wagner, a rising star in his third major-league season. The stocky German was the epitome of a “five-tool” player: He hit for average and power, excelled in the field with a rifle arm, and was fast on the base paths.
It's one of the most widely-collected sets of any era. T206 also contains the single most famous card in the hobby, one recognized even by non-collectors. While most cards are easily obtained, the release has some very scarce options that are led by the nearly-mythical Honus Wagner card.
Jul 26, 2012 · Mastro, 59, of Palos Park, who owned Mastro Auctions until 2004 and was its chairman and chief executive officer from 1996 until February, 2009, was charged with one count of mail fraud.
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1903 HONUS WAGNER - Pittsburgh PIRATES print - Vintage Baseball Poster, Retro Baseball Poster, Classic Baseball Art, Sports Lover Wall Art. "THIS DOES NOT COME FRAMED.
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