Honus Wagner

(1874-1955)

American baseball player

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Johannes Peter "Honus" Wagner (HAW-nəs WAG-nər; February 24, 1874 – December 6, 1955) was an American baseball shortstop who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1897 to 1917, mostly with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Nicknamed "the Flying Dutchman" due to his superb speed and German heritage, Wagner was a prototypical five-tool player, known for being a versatile defender who could combine a strong throwing arm with the ability to play almost any defensive position as well as being capable of hitting for average and for power. He is widely regarded as the greatest shortstop of all time. In 1936, the Baseball Hall of Fame inducted Wagner as one of the first five members.

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Born	John Peter Wagner 24 February 1874 Chartiers, PA
Died	6 December 1955 (aged 81) Carnegie, PA
Zodiac	Pisces
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Bessie Baine Smith 1890-1971 · · m. 1916 info edit

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Elva Katrina info 1st child with Bessie Baine Smith Female b. 9 Jan 1918 · Age: 107 · 1918- · Celebrity Baby

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Betty Baine Wagner-Blair info 2nd child with Bessie Baine Smith Female b. 5 Dec 1919 · Age: 105 · 1919- · Celebrity Baby

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Virginia Mae info 3rd child with Bessie Baine Smith Female b. 3 May 1922 · Age: 103 · 1922- · Celebrity Baby

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