Charlie Gehringer
Baseball player and manager
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Died
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Athletes & Sports Figures
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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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