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Honus Wagner made his big league debut with the Louisville Colonels.

ByThis Day in Baseball July 19, 1897July 18, 2025

On July 19, 1897, Honus Wagner made his big league debut with the Louisville Colonels. Wagner won eight batting titles in his career, and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1936.

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Day: July 19, 1897

Honus Wagner made his big league debut with the Louisville Colonels.

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