HONUS WAGNER FACTS
Johannes Peter "Honus" Wagner
"The Flying Dutchman"
HIGHLIGHTS AND STATISTICAL FACTS
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Born: |
February 24, 1874 |
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Died: |
December 6, 1955 |
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Debut: |
July 19, 1897 |
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Height: |
5′ 11″ |
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Weight: |
200 lbs. |
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Batted: |
Right |
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Threw: |
Right |
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Position: |
Short Stop |
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Teams: |
Louisville Colonels and Pittsburgh Pirates |
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Hall of Fame: |
Inaugural Class 1936 |
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Given name: |
Johannes Peter |
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Nickname: |
The Flying Dutchman, Hans |
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Batted .300: |
17 Consecutive Seasons |
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Length of Career: |
21 years |
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NL Batting Crowns: |
8 |
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Stolen Bases: |
722 |
The Honus Wagner
baseball card, one of
the most valuable in
existence today, was
recalled in 1909.