Granny Hamner
Baseball player and All-Star shortstop
Born
Died
1993
33 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional baseball in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Debuted in 1949 and played until 1960, exhibiting skills as a talented shortstop and second baseman. Selected for the National League All-Star team in 1952, showcasing outstanding defensive abilities and offensive contributions throughout the career.
Played for the Philadelphia Phillies
Selected to the National League All-Star team in 1952
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