The Hall of Fame elects two new members: Harry Heilmann, with 203 votes, and Paul Waner with 195

ByThis Day in Baseball January 31, 1952August 26, 2024

The Hall of Fame elects two new members: Harry Heilmann, with 203 votes, and Paul Waner with 195. Waner, a .333 career hitter, rapped out 3,152 hits and struck out just 376 times in 9,459 career at-bats. Heilmann was similarly skilled with the bat, winning four batting titles with the Detroit Tigers and finishing his career with a .342 average.

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Day: January 31, 1952

The Hall of Fame elects two new members: Harry Heilmann, with 203 votes, and Paul Waner with 195

A U.S. Federal Jury awards Mexican League owner Jorge Pasquel $35,000 for breach of contract by former Brooklyn Dodgers star catcher Mickey Owen.

Start Listieng to Classic Baseball Broadcasts (1934 - 1973)

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