Legendary Pittsburgh Pirates SS Honus Wagner at Hilltop Park, New York, 1911.

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Hall of Fame’s original members, Honus Wagner, dies at the age of 81

ByThis Day in Baseball December 6, 1955August 20, 2024

On December 6, 1955, one of the Hall of Fame’s original members, Honus Wagner, dies at the age of 81. Considered by some the greatest shortstop in history, Wagner batted .327 over a 21-year career before gaining election to the Hall of Fame in 1936.

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Brooklyn trades 3B Don Hoak and OF Walt Moryn to the Cubs for 3B Randy Jackson.

ByTom December 6, 1955December 7, 2020

1955 – Brooklyn trades 3B Don Hoak and OF Walt Moryn to the Cubs for 3B Randy Jackson.

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Day: December 6, 1955

Hall of Fame’s original members, Honus Wagner, dies at the age of 81

Brooklyn trades 3B Don Hoak and OF Walt Moryn to the Cubs for 3B Randy Jackson.

Start Listieng to Classic Baseball Broadcasts (1934 - 1973)

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