Brooklyn Dodgers release longtime outfielder Zack Wheat

Brooklyn Dodgers release longtime outfielder Zack Wheat

On January 1, 1927, the Brooklyn Dodgers release longtime outfielder Zack Wheat, who had starred for the team for 18 seasons. Wheat leaves the Dodgers holding nearly every offensive record, and will play one final season with the A’s in 1927, batting .324. He is inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1959.

Zack Wheat Stats & Facts
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Zack Wheat Stats & Facts

    Zack Wheat Position: LeftfielderBats: Left  •  Throws: Right5-10, 170lb (178cm, 77kg)Born: May 23, 1888 in Hamilton, MODied: March 11, 1972  in Sedalia, MOBuried: Forest Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, MODebut: September 11, 1909 (3,230th in major league history)vs. NYG 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 21, 1927vs. CLE 1 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SBHall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1959. (Voted by Veteran’s Committee)View Zack Wheat’s…