Harvey Hendrick
Baseball player with the 1920s New York Giants
Born
November 9th, 1897
127 years ago
Died
October 29th, 1941
83 years ago — 43 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional baseball as an outfielder in Major League Baseball. Primarily played for the New York Giants during the 1920s and early 1930s. Contributed to the team's success with a respectable batting average and defensive skills. Participated in the 1923 World Series where the Giants faced the New York Yankees. After retirement from playing, took on a role in coaching and managed in minor league baseball.
Played for the New York Giants
Participated in the 1923 World Series
Served as a minor league manager
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