Honus Wagner
Inducted:
1936
Player Stats
Born:
February 24, 1874
Chartiers Borough, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died:
December 6, 1955
Carnegie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Position:
Shortstop
Honus Wagner was one of the greatest shortstops in baseball history, known for his exceptional hitting, speed, and defensive skills. Playing 21 seasons (1897–1917), mostly with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Wagner won eight National League batting titles, a record that still stands today. He was a complete player, excelling in all aspects of the game, from power and contact hitting to base running and fielding.
Wagner helped lead the Pirates to their first World Series championship in 1909, batting .333 in the series.
He was one of the first five players inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936.
His legendary status is further cemented by the rarity of his T206 baseball card, one of the most valuable sports collectibles ever.
Wagner's Awards and Records
- World Series champion (1909)
- 8× NL batting champion (1900, 1903, 1904, 1906–1909, 1911)
- 4× NL RBI leader (1901, 1902, 1908, 1909)
- 5× NL stolen base leader (1901, 1902, 1904, 1907, 1908)
- Pittsburgh Pirates No. 33 retired
- Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame
- Major League Baseball All-Century Team
- Major League Baseball All-Time Team
MLB Teams
Pittsburgh Pirates (1900–1917)
Number Worn:
33
MLB Stats
Seasons:
21
Games Played:
2,794
Earned Run Average (ERA):
2.18
Batting Average:
.328
Hits:
3,420
Home Runs:
101
Runs Scored:
1,739
RBIs:
1,732