On January 1, 1927, the Brooklyn Dodgers release longtime outfielder Zack Wheat, who had starred for the team for 18 seasons. Wheat led theĀ National LeagueĀ in hitting inĀ 1918Ā with a .335Ā batting average. Wheat leaves the Dodgers/Robbins holding nearly every offensive record for theĀ ballĀ club. Wheat will play one more season for Connie Mackās Philadelphia Aās and he will hit .324 in 88 games, finishing his career with a lifetime mark of .317. He is inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1959.
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