Ernie Lombardi
Baseball player with Cincinnati Reds
Born
Died
1977
49 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional baseball primarily as a catcher from 1931 to 1947. Achieved recognition with the Cincinnati Reds, where notable performances contributed to team success. Selected for the All-Star Game multiple times throughout the career. Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1986, reflecting a significant impact on the sport during the prime years of playing career.
Won two National League batting titles
Selected for the All-Star Game three times
Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame
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