Debs Garms
Baseball player for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Born
June 26th, 1907
117 years ago
Died
December 16th, 1983
41 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball from 1935 to 1946. Spent the majority of career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, contributing to the team's success in the National League. Achieved a notable batting average and earned the nickname 'The Human Sweepstake'. Also played for the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals during career.
Played for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Had a career batting average of .292
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