Buddy Myer

Baseball player and All-Star infielder

Buddy Myer - Baseball player and All-Star infielder
Born

March 16th, 1904
121 years ago

Died

1974
51 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a second baseman and shortstop in Major League Baseball. Debuted in 1925 and played for the Washington Senators and the Boston Red Sox. Achieved All-Star status in 1935. Had a notable batting average of .303 during his career, contributing significantly to the teams during the 1920s and 1930s.

Selected as an All-Star in 1935

Achieved a .303 career batting average

Played for the Washington Senators

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