Charlie Gehringer

Baseball player and manager

Charlie Gehringer - Baseball player and manager
Born

May 11th, 1903
122 years ago

Died

January 21st, 1993
32 years ago — 89 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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An American baseball player and manager, this individual played for the Detroit Tigers from 1924 to 1942. Recognized as a skilled second baseman, he was a key member of the Tigers team that won the World Series in 1945. In addition to his playing career, he served as the team's manager in the mid-1950s. His contributions to baseball earned him induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1949. Gehringer's proficiency at the plate led to a career batting average of .320 and he established several records during his tenure.

Played for the Detroit Tigers from 1924 to 1942

Won the World Series in 1945

Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1949

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