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Johannes Peter " Honus " Wagner ( / ˈhɒnəs ˈwæɡnər / HON-əs WAG-nər; February 24, 1874 [1] – December 6, 1955 [2] ), was an American baseball shortstop who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1897 to 1917, almost entirely for the Pittsburgh Pirates. [3] .
Honus Wagner was a Hall of Fame shortstop, rightfielder and first baseman who played for the Louisville Colonels and Pittsburgh Pirates from 1897 to 1917. He won eight batting titles, eight World Series and had a career batting average of .328.
- February 24, 1874
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).
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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
Learn about Honus Wagner, the legendary shortstop who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and won eight batting titles. Find out how to buy his house in Carnegie, PA, and see his baseball achievements and statistics.
Jan 4, 2012 · Learn about the life and career of Honus Wagner, the greatest player in National League history and one of the best pure athletes in baseball. Find out how he played multiple positions, hit for power and average, stole bases, and led the Pirates to three pennants.