Chick Hafey
Baseball player and manager, St. Louis Cardinals
Born
Died
1973
53 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An American baseball player and manager, Hafey had a career spanning the 1920s and 1930s. He spent most of his playing career with the St. Louis Cardinals, where he was a key member of the team that won the 1931 World Series. Known for his batting prowess, Hafey achieved a career batting average of .317 and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971. After retiring as a player, Hafey transitioned to a managerial role and continued to contribute to the sport.
Played for the St. Louis Cardinals
Won the 1931 World Series
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame
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